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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Kennewick will host its annual National Night Out event next Tuesday, August 5th (offering free activities and a chance to connect with local law enforcement and city officials). Apple Valley News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, July 28th, a 71-year-old Kennewick woman, Daphne Rothfork, was struck by a vehicle while crossing 27th Avenue near Tacoma Street—she was pronounced dead at the scene despite CPR from a passerby and a police commander. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ On Sunday morning, July 27, firefighters responded to a large house fire on south Myrtle Street east of Kennewick — the incident forced the evacuation of the homeowner and rescued a dog while fire officials and Benton County deputies began investigating the cause. Apple Valley News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pasco Police arrested Johnathon Villegas in Pendleton—charged with second-degree murder—for the shooting death of Lupita Ponce-Penaloza on July 23rd in an accessory dwelling unit near Marie and 20th in Pasco, and the investigation remains open. The KEY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On July 28, 1996, college students Will Thomas and David Deacy discovered the ancient remains of Kennewick Man along the Columbia River. The remains, determined to be 8,400 to 8,690 years old and later reburied in February 2017 according to tribal traditions, sparked years of scientific and legal controversy. NBC Tri-Cities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A package of 333 new state laws began on July 27th with more rules set to take effect on August 1st, 2025. The laws include mandates for religious leaders to report child abuse, new pay and job protections, and limits on rent increases—measures that will impact many in the state. NewsTalk 870
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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
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~ Winston Churchill
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