Daily editionMonday, May 19th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
Environment
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife banned feeding deer, elk, and moose on May 17 to protect them from chronic wasting disease—using bird feeders that attract these animals is also now illegal.
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Government
Tri-Cities Airport has secured $7 million in federal funds (from the FAA) to pay for part of its terminal expansion that started recently; the grant was helped by U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray to support future travel demand and local jobs.
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State Labor & Industries fined Pacific Agri Services LLC $1.25 million for allegedly failing to give nearly 5,000 workers clear details on job locations, housing, and transportation when it did not provide records for a scheduled review— the fine, the largest ever given to a farm labor contractor, covers other violations like operating without a license and missing records, and the company is now appealing the decision.
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Richland city council has proposed a resolution to remove Bateman Island’s riparian habitat from its lease with the US Army Corps of Engineers—letting the Army resume management to support a Yakima River Delta restoration for salmon and endangered species—and will discuss the plan on Tuesday, May 20.
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Richland will update Thayer Drive by replacing old streetlights over a 1.5-mile stretch as the BPA removes its poles and wires in fall (this change also lets the city expand its fiber network).
At a council meeting on May 20, officials will approve a contract with Allstar Construction Group for $1,148,529.16 to install 43 new lights (the project will include relocating street signs).
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Kennewick Events
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, May 25th, 2025 · 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.
Mini Golf FUNdraiser
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 · 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)
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, June 1st, 2025 · 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.
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, June 8th, 2025 · 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.
Midsommer Festival
Saturday, June 14th, 2025 · 10 AM – 9 PM — Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo — Cost info not provided — A family-friendly celebration filled with various attractions and activities.