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Kennewick
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two men were hospitalized after riding an ATV off a 30-foot cliff near Bofer Canyon Road on State Route 397 on July 30—eyewitnesses said neither wore a helmet and one suffered compound fractures on both arms—prompting a rapid response from deputies and fire officials. Apple Valley News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ JCPenney will sell its Kennewick Columbia Center Mall store—along with locations in Bellingham and Tukwila—as part of a 119-store sale valued at $947 million that will close on or before September 8. Money from the sale will go to JCPenney creditors as the company reshapes its operations after emerging from bankruptcy. NewsTalk 870
- ➤ Alaska Airlines will begin daily non-stop flights from Pasco to Burbank on October 26—using a 76-seat Embraer 175 to serve popular travel areas after Avelo Airlines suspended western service. The new route adds to the carrier’s offerings from Seattle and LA while aiming to meet demand in California. The KEY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County law enforcement used advanced DNA technology to reopen the 1997 murder of 13-year-old Anna Pelayo—authorities now focus on 51-year-old Jesse Castillo, who remains in jail while another suspect died in 2018. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ Andrew Acton, 40, was arrested Thursday afternoon near 10th Avenue and Osborne Street after a traffic stop for speeding turned violent when he refused to remain in his car—police said a struggle ensued and he now faces charges for obstructing a public servant and resisting arrest. Apple Valley News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Electric vehicles face reduced range and slower charging during extreme heat because their climate control systems use battery power. Experts urge EV drivers to check tire pressure, park in the shade, and use eco-mode to ease performance issues — tips that help keep rides safe during heatwaves. FOX 41 Yakima
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travelers should expect delays on the Blue Bridge as the inside northbound lane and Columbia Drive on-ramp will be closed Monday, August 4th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—crews will repair damaged barriers and dividers during routine maintenance with no further closures planned. KEPR TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers of the 55-acre Osprey Pointe waterfront project in Pasco expect the project to receive final approval from the Port of Pasco within the next month—potentially allowing construction to begin before the end of 2025. The privately funded project will include housing, restaurants, retail, and an indoor market with work planned in phases over eight to ten years. Apple Valley News Now
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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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