Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tri-Cities Airport transitions to a cashless payment system for parking, driven by patron feedback and the fact that 96% of transactions were already by card. NewsTalk 870
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire in Kennewick prompted evacuations and was controlled in 31 minutes without any injuries; cause under investigation. NonStop Local
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tri-CU Credit Union intervened to prevent a member from falling victim to a kidnapping scam by recognizing the fraudulent scheme and involving the police, marking the second such incident in the Tri-Cities within two weeks. NonStop Local
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Benton Franklin Health District is testing the Columbia River for toxic algae, especially during its peak season from August to October. NBC Tri-Cities
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick School District mandates all students to be vaccinated by August 28, with exemptions allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons, except for MMR which has stricter exemption criteria. KEPR TV
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NA Weekly Support Meetings
Attend a weekly support meeting focused on helping individuals struggling with drug addiction in a confidential and supportive environment.
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Christian Nodal: Pa'l Cora Tour
Experience the exciting sounds of rising mariachi superstar Christian Nodal as he brings his talent and passion to the stage in Kennewick.
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Tim Allen Stand-Up Comedy Show
Experience the laughter of Tim Allen as he performs live stand-up at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.
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Bulb Planting and Christmas Tree Workshop
Learn about the art of bulb planting and the significance of Christmas trees from WSU Master Gardener volunteers.
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