Daily editionFriday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
Community
River of Fire takes place today at Columbia Park with a free event featuring a Kids Zone opening at 2:00 p.m., food trucks, and live music on two stages until 9:45 p.m.—a fireworks show over the Columbia River is set for 10:05 p.m. while vehicle access will end at 9 p.m. and some roads will be closed starting at 6 a.m.
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Kennewick hosts free 4th of July celebrations today as Columbia Park stages the River of Fire Festival with a kids zone, food trucks, and live music from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. — State Fair Park will feature live music, carnival rides and the largest valley fireworks show with gates opening at noon.
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Pet owners in the Tri-Cities are warned that loud fireworks today may cause pets to get lost, so they are advised to keep their animals secure and use the Tri-Cities Animal Services' Lost & Found Pets map (a tool that helps report and locate missing pets) to reunite them with their families. This resource aims to quickly connect owners with their missing animals during the busy holiday.
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POPP helps reduce pet overpopulation by offering low-cost spay/neuter services at its Pasco clinic and an adoption program to find pets new homes.
The group is seeking volunteers to work a two-hour shift at its booth at River of Fire Festival at Columbia Park in Kennewick this weekend + sign-up details are available locally.
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Environment
The Bureau of Reclamation reported that the Yakima Basin water supplies were 60% full—67% of average—on July 1 with far below normal precipitation and no snowpack remaining.
Junior irrigation districts such as Kennewick, Roza and Kittitas Reclamation Districts are facing shortages with no mandatory watering cutbacks announced.
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Health
Oscar Mayer has recalled over 367,000 pounds of turkey bacon in Washington for potential food safety issues—products made from April 24 through June 11 carry use-by dates from July 18 to early September—so shoppers must check and discard any affected items.
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Health officials posted warning signs around Columbia Park Fishing Pond after tests on June 23 found a dangerous toxin from algae that could harm kids and pets.
Officials will test the water again on July 14 to check if toxin levels have dropped— the town’s drinking water remains safe.
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Kennewick Events
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.