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Kennewick
Friday, July 11th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick Police and Hermiston Police joined forces at the end of June to storm a large residential property on West 10th Avenue—where they recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested over 20 suspects on outstanding warrants. The KEY
- ➤ Kennewick Police arrested 44-year-old Adan Chapa from Pasco after DNA linked him to a string of four burglaries that occurred in one night last September at businesses along Columbia Center Boulevard, North Edison, and West Canal Drive—he faces multiple burglary charges after evidence such as a dropped headlamp was collected. KONA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Kennewick will host Italian Day this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 117 W. Kennewick Ave — the event will feature authentic Italian cuisine, live music, and family-friendly activities with local vendors and businesses decorating in red, white, and green. Apple Valley News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Soil testing at Vista Field in Kennewick found PFAS levels above state limits, leading the Port of Kennewick to pause construction of parking lots and utilities. Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting will test the soil in mid-July—officials said there are no immediate health concerns. NBC Tri-Cities
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Walmart is recalling 850,000 Ozark Trail water bottles after reports of severe injuries, including two cases of permanent blindness, from lids forcefully ejecting—consumers should stop using the bottles and return them to Walmart for a refund. KONA
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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
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~ Unknown
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