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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick’s McBones Research Center, which has studied the Tri-Cities’ paleontological history for 15 years, is seeking volunteers who begin with a guided tour and training before moving to more specialized tasks. Neil Mara, a volunteer for over 10 years, said the program lets citizen scientists add valuable local data — an effort that saves costs and fuels ongoing research. FOX 41 Yakima
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 15, a fire destroyed a home, shop, and several cars in Benton County as firefighters responded just before 10:30 p.m. off Badger Road but arrived too late to save the structures—two occupants escaped safely while investigators probe the incident and the displaced family receives Red Cross assistance. KEPR TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sterlings — a beloved TriCities restaurant since 1982 — is planning to leave its 3200 W Clearwater Dr. space as it seeks a larger location in Kennewick after putting its current building up for sale last month. The KEY
- ➤ Golf Universe in Kennewick now offers limited edition Happy Gilmore 2 Hockey Jersey Chrome Tour golf balls featuring a hockey jersey design that honors Happy Gilmore’s roots—available on Edison and expected to sell fast. NewsTalk 870
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Washington passed Senate Bill 5083 that caps hospital reimbursement rates for nearly 700,000 state and public school employees—consumer advocates argue the measure will help lower health care costs as federal Medicaid cuts loom. Tri-Cities Business News
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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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