Daily editionMonday, June 30th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
Community
Barnes and Noble in Kennewick partnered with Mighty Meow Kitten Rescue this past weekend to donate ten percent of weekend sales to help rescue kittens — the nonprofit rescued over 200 kittens this year and will host another adoption event on August 23-24.
NBC Tri-CitiesRead more
Education
WSU Tri-Cities will launch a Brewing Certificate Program in September for anyone interested in starting a career or hobby in beer brewing.
The year-long online program includes 12 courses (29 modules), two weekend brewing camps, and a 40% early-enrollment discount that brings the cost to about $3,000 for a professional certificate.
Apple Valley News NowRead more
Environment
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland launched an online wildfire mitigation database — it compiles over 400 plans from 170 utilities covering the period from 2019 to 2028 and is funded by the Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office.
The database will help utilities, governments and policymakers improve resilience and will be updated with enhanced search tools by summer 2025 — followed by a new resilience framework by summer 2026.
FOX 41 YakimaRead more
Government
Commercial property owners should check their fire alarm systems today to meet a new ordinance effective July 1 that fines $500 for the first violation when four false alarms occur within 180 days—firefighters reported 237 unintentional alarms in 2024, and nine locations are expected to face penalties.
Tri-Cities Business NewsRead more
Pasco City Council will choose finalists for the City Manager position today during a special meeting.
Interim Dave Zabell has filled the role since February and GMP Consultants will arrange final interviews later in July.
NBC Tri-CitiesRead more
Kennewick Events
River of Fire Festival
Friday, July 4th, 2025 · 2-10 p.m. — Columbia Park — Free entry — Celebrate the 4th of July with food, fun, and a dazzling fireworks display.
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, July 6th, 2025 · 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.
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, July 13th, 2025 · 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.
Art in the Park Festival
Friday, July 25th, 2025 · 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.
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, July 27th, 2025 · 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.