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Kennewick
Monday, June 30th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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-Cities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officers arrested a man in West Richland who threatened to kill a victim with a chainsaw during a domestic assault on Sunday afternoon—witnesses reported that live grenades and firearms were also found in the residence. The KEY
- ➤ West Richland Police responded today to a domestic assault when a suspect wielding a chainsaw entered a home amid reports of live grenades and firearms; officers safely removed the victim and arrested the suspect after a brief standoff. NBC Tri-Cities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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 Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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 Yakima
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington immigrant rights advocates warned that expanding the H-2A visa program could worsen conditions for migrant farmworkers who already suffer from wage theft and poor housing—33,000 workers now depend on the program. U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse reintroduced his bill to ease farmers' burdens while state officials investigate alleged abuses by contractors in Richland. Tri-Cities Business News
- ➤ 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-Cities
- ➤ 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 News
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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
Try not to become someone of success, but rather try to become someone of value.
~ Albert Einstein
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