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Kennewick
Friday, July 25th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters contained a brush fire on Interstate 82 near milepost 127 just north of the Columbia River on July 24 — one lane remains closed for final mop-up work. Apple Valley News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick Police arrested 33-year-old Tanner Morton on Wednesday after he allegedly violated a protection order, assaulted a victim, and fled from a residence on the east end before he was found on Clearwater Avenue and booked with felony charges for Order Violation DV and Burglary First Degree in Benton County Jail. NewsTalk 870
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pollinator corridors offer a practical solution as local programs help residents turn yards, balconies and green spaces into connected habitats for bees and butterflies—over 22% of native pollinators face serious threats to survival. Gardeners and experts say these efforts reduce habitat fragmentation and support the ecosystem needed for food production and wildlife health. FOX 41 Yakima
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 22, the Kennewick City Council reviewed proposals to change waste management services to lower residential rates. Waste Management representatives proposed reducing free dump coupons from six to two+ which could save residents about 41 cents per month, replacing 18-gallon bins with a 96-gallon recycling cart, and ending the fall leaf program+ while debating continued waste services for key venues. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Scientists from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and other labs are showcasing their creative work in the DOE Office of Science Basic Energy Science 2025 Art of Science Image Contest, where the public may view and vote for up to three favorites until Aug. 5. The winning artwork from IDREAM (The Stars Align: Revealing the Earliest Radiation-Driven Reactions in Complex Ion Networks) will be honored when winners are announced on Aug. 6. Tri-Cities Business News
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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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Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo 2025
8 a.m. — Benton County Fairgrounds — Entry fee required — Celebrate community spirit with agricultural exhibits and entertainment at the annual fair.
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Daughtry Concert
7:45-9:15 p.m. — Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo — Cost info not provided — Experience live rock music from one of the best-selling bands of the 21st century.
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Banda Carnaval Live Performance
7:45-9:15 p.m. — Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo — Starting at $88 — Experience an unforgettable evening with Banda Carnaval at the fairgrounds.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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