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Kennewick
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man was fatally injured on May 23 when a front-end loader struck him near Morency Drive and Epic Street in Richland—medics tried to save him but he died at the scene, and an investigator from Yakima was sent as the investigation continues. NBC Tri-Cities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday morning, Kennewick Police responded to a call at Burger King on South Quillan Street after Stephen Zimmerle allegedly jumped on cars, smashed a window, and entered the restaurant before officers used a Taser to arrest him—an incident that left an employee trapped in the freezer rescued. KONA
- ➤ Kennewick Police responded Saturday when a sedan crashed into the main irrigation canal near South Oak St and E Bowles Road near Finley and later located the registered owner near an orchard—his pants were soaked and he had the key fob in his pocket, though he denied driving; he is now held on hit-and-run charges. KONA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A local research scientist will give a talk on tech—conservation and local wildlife tonight at 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Kennewick. NBC Tri-Cities
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Citizen scientists with the Friends of Blue Mountain Audubon Society are joining their bird-watching hobby with official research in Kennewick—helping track local wildlife trends and support conservation efforts. NBC Tri-Cities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DOE is testing key chemicals at the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant to treat 5,300 gallons of tank waste daily—this cold commissioning sets the stage for processing nuclear waste later this year. NBC Tri-Cities
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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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Royal Family Super Hero Fun Run
8 AM – 1 PM — Columbia Park Bandshell — Registration Fees Apply — Support a local charity while participating in fun runs for all ages.
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Quilt Club – Kennewick
1-2 p.m. — Craft Warehouse — Free entry — Discover vibrant fabrics and creative inspiration while connecting with fellow quilting enthusiasts.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
~ Winston Churchill
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