Good morning, Kennewick.

The Columbia Ability Alliance has launched a 48-hour fundraiser called The Giving Blitz to raise funds for programs that connect local residents with disability services and employment opportunities—local businesses are matching donations to reach up to $50,000.

NBC Tri-CitiesRead more ↗

The Conscious Living Expo will be held at the HAPO Center on August 8 and 9 and will offer wellness practices, networking and workshops for attendees.

Tickets cost $15 at the door for both days—Expo executive director Diedre Cady said the event aims to connect mindful living with a spiritual approach through 60 vendors and 30 talks.

FOX 41 YakimaRead more ↗

The REACH Museum and Manhattan Project National Historical Park invite local residents to join two peace events on the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.

The first event will run tomorrow at the REACH Museum from noon to 3:30 p.m. + the second will be held on August 9 at Howard Amon Park with music, a peace bell ceremony and a candlelit path.

NBC Tri-CitiesRead more ↗

Tax credits that help over 216,000 Washington residents pay for health insurance may expire at the end of the year—marketplace insurers are requesting premiums to rise by up to 23 percent, and experts warn that average net premiums will more than double, possibly causing 80,000 people to drop coverage.

Apple Valley News NowRead more ↗