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Kennewick
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pasco's Farmers Market offers fresh produce, cuts, and artisanal goods today at Peanuts Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—despite early showers and a 40% chance of rain—and will feature clearing skies later with a high of 71F. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ Girls on the Run Southeast WA taught life skills through exercise on May 16 by using group workouts that build confidence and promote healthy habits. NBC Tri-Cities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Ferguson visited the Tri-Cities on Thursday to sign 11 bills, including a student privacy measure that has raised concerns about parental rights—critics say the law may keep parents from being involved in important school decisions. He faces a May 20 deadline to sign the state operating budget while other controversial bills on health care costs and unemployment benefits remain unscheduled for his signature. The KEY
- ➤ The Bureau of Land Management has imposed fire restrictions on more than 16.1 million acres of public lands in Washington and Oregon starting May 15, banning fireworks, exploding targets and certain ammunition to reduce human-caused fires. Anyone who violates these restrictions may face fines up to $100,000 and up to 12 months in jail — and could also be billed for fire suppression costs. KEPR TV
- ➤ Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco received a $7 million FAA grant to expand its terminal—officials say the funding will triple the baggage makeup area and support planned improvements to handle record passenger traffic. The grant is part of a broader federal investment of over $66 million in Washington airport projects. The KEY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A May 16 study showed that low-income Medicare beneficiaries who lost the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy were 4% more likely to die and faced a 22% higher risk if they relied on high-cost medicines+ researchers analyzed nearly 1 million cases and found that over half of those who lost Medicaid later regained it. The findings highlight the need for stable dual coverage to maintain access to essential medications. FOX 41 Yakima
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo
3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an all-ages music bingo event filled with hits and good vibes.
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo
3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free to play — Enjoy an all-ages music bingo event filled with fun, laughter, and sing-along hits.
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Mini Golf FUNdraiser
Kick-off summer with one of our community's most spirited events and the most FUN you'll have in FUNdraising. Supporting the Children's Reading Foundation, join us for 18 holes of fun, prizes, awards, and more! (21 and over)
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo
3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free to play — Enjoy an all-ages Music Bingo event filled with sing-along hits and good vibes.
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo
3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free to play — Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with music bingo and sing-along hits to end your weekend on a high note.
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Midsommer Festival
10 AM – 9 PM — Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo — Cost info not provided — A family-friendly celebration filled with various attractions and activities.
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~ Robert Frost
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