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Kennewick
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Overnight, Benton County deputies responded to several incidents: a woman in a dark sedan lost control and drove into an irrigation canal; an off-road ATV went off a 30 foot cliff near SR 397 and Bofer Canyon Road, sending two people to a hospital; and a mini-bike rider tried to flee a traffic stop and now faces multiple charges — all cases are under investigation. The KEY
- ➤ A routine traffic stop at 10th Avenue and Osborne Street in Kennewick on Thursday afternoon escalated when a driver speeding at 52 mph in a 35 mph zone ignored commands and left his car—triggering a struggle before he was arrested, checked at a hospital, and booked into Benton County Jail. NBC Tri-Cities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington law requires all vehicles—especially trucks—to have splash guards covering the full width of their rear tires to stop debris from hitting other vehicles. Motor vehicles that are 40 years or older or used as collectors during fair weather are exempt, so drivers should check their setups to avoid a potential ticket. NewsTalk 870
- ➤ In April, the Washington State Patrol and Department of Transportation launched a work zone speed camera program to address speeding in areas west of the Cascade Mountains; in its first 90 days, the program recorded 7,599 infractions with 3,968 still under process. Drivers face no penalty for a first offense but will pay $248 for a second infraction—fines support safety and DUI efforts until 2030. KEPR TV
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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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~ Albert Einstein
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