Daily editionSaturday, July 12th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
Community
Thirteen-year-old Rhylinn Simmons created the Dignity Duffel Bags to help foster children transition between homes by providing essentials like hairbrushes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, stuffed animals, pajamas, notebooks, and socks—she was inspired by her own challenges in foster care and plans to expand her project in the future.
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Mona, a 3.5-year-old pit bull that weighs 75 pounds, is available for adoption at Tri-Cities Animal Shelter in Pasco after being found on January 24th and overcoming ear infections.
She is spayed, vaccinated, and ready for a forever home (adoption fee $50) with visiting hours Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (at 1311 S. 18th Avenue).
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Culture
Layered Cake Artistry will host Italian Day in downtown Kennewick tomorrow from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.—local businesses are partnering to offer Italian treats like tiramisu lattes, limoncello margaritas, cannoli, and Sicilian pizza bread along with Smokin' Boar Sausages.
The event celebrates Italian heritage and highlights the founders' 46-year family tradition from Canada.
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Economy
Washington’s new megabill cuts tax credits for clean energy projects—projects already under construction will continue while many others will face delays as developers seek new funding sources, which could raise household electricity costs and risk billions in investments.
Job losses in the clean energy and manufacturing sectors are also expected as a result of the law, which ends incentives for new projects not started by year’s end.
Tri-Cities Business NewsRead more
Lifestyle
Tri-Cities offers more than 300 days of sunshine, over 200 wineries, and three rivers for water sports—a mix that local officials say is drawing visitors to this desert-style getaway—with plans for a Pasco casino that could boost the area's appeal.
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Kennewick Events
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.