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Kennewick
Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Second Harvest held a food donation event Thursday at Life Church 7 in Richland, where nearly 300 families received meals like frozen turkey, beef, and bread from local sponsors and volunteers working from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—the organization will host another mobile market on July 1. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ City of Kennewick announced that the Columbia Dog Park opening is delayed due to irrigation problems that keep the grass from meeting city standards—officials say the park will need extra time and a new opening date, tentatively in fall, will be set once repairs are complete. NewsTalk 870
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick Police reported on June 17 that 20-year-old Adam Hand allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend ten times near the Gesa Carousel of Dreams during a ride when she tried to leave—he then attempted to crash his car and is now in custody with bail set at $1 million. KEPR TV
- ➤ Kennewick Police say a trusted friend who was asked to store the car repaired and drove the red 1982 Datsun 280 ZX after the owner died—he then asked to relicense it— and the family has not heard from him since. KONA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, a wildfire burning a dried crop southeast of Kennewick has covered about 30-40 acres in the Mills Rd. and Kirk Rd. area and is moving north with the wind—local officials say no structures are threatened. The Benton County Sheriff's Office has blocked Nine Canyon Mills at Mills Rd. and advised residents to avoid the area. NBC Tri-Cities
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A review of 17 studies found that long fasting before surgery may not lower the rare risk of inhaling vomit — the analysis of nearly 1,800 patients shows that extended fasting might be unnecessary. Researchers recommend future clinical trials to test shorter fasting times, and patients should continue to follow their doctor's advice until updated guidelines are issued. FOX 41 Yakima
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Defenseman Jackson Smith was picked 14th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets yesterday in the NHL Draft. He will attend development camp before starting NCAA hockey at Penn State, and Tri-City fans remember his impressive season with 54 points in 68 games. KONA
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo at Sports Page
3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a lively all-ages Music Bingo session with sing-along hits and good vibes.
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Drums Along the Columbia: DCI Showcase
7-10 p.m. — Neil F. Lampson Stadium — All ages welcome — Experience an electrifying night of drum corps excellence featuring top performances and local talent.
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River of Fire Festival
2-10 p.m. — Columbia Park — Free entry — Celebrate the 4th of July with food, fun, and a dazzling fireworks display.
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo
3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free entry — Gather for family-friendly music bingo with sing-along hits and good vibes every Sunday.
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo
3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free to play — Enjoy a lively Music Bingo experience with family-friendly vibes and sing-along hits.
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Art in the Park Festival
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Howard Amon Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant showcase of over 300 artists with music, food trucks, and interactive art.
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo
3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free to play — Enjoy a family-friendly music bingo experience filled with sing-along hits and good vibes.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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