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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The iCan Bike program led by local nonprofit iCan Shine is teaching people with disabilities to ride bikes so they can be more independent—its current camp began yesterday and runs until August 1. FOX 41 Yakima
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several aircraft and dozens of ground units are fighting the Sales Yard Fire east of Prosser — smoke from the blaze has closed State Route 221 from milepost 26 to milepost 17 with a detour for northbound traffic — officials said. KEPR TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 local governments are now eligible to claim their share of $122.2 million from opioid settlements with Purdue Pharma and eight generic manufacturers, announced by the attorney general’s office on July 28. The settlements will be paid over 15 years with much of the funding in the first three years—local governments must sign up for the Purdue Pharma settlement by Sept. 30 to secure their portion. Tri-Cities Business News
- ➤ A package of 333 new Washington laws will go into effect on August 1, covering expanded employment protections, limits on local parking mandates, rent increase controls, and a state transportation inflation adjustment—some measures also require religious leaders to report child abuse. The KEY
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Tri-Cities—Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland—have been highlighted as a great place to live along the Columbia River with strong community ties and unrecognized appeal. A recent report shows that Olympia attracts many new residents with abundant outdoor activities and relatively affordable housing compared with larger cities. KONA
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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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