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Kennewick
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Labor Day weekend is expected to bring heavy traffic and roadside risks as 57% of Americans plan trips, so drivers in Kennewick should inspect their vehicles and prepare emergency kits—experts advise checking tire pressure, battery, and lights. They also recommend starting trips before 11 a.m. to avoid peak congestion. FOX 41 Yakima
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cheyenne LaViolette, the broadcasting and filmmaking advisor at Hanford High School, has been nationally recognized+ earning a prestigious honor that marks a major achievement in her field+. NBC Tri-Cities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Tuesday, September 2, Richland will begin construction at the busy intersection of George Washington Way and Aaron Drive to ease congestion and improve safety—Ellison Earthworks will close the parking lane to Benham Street on the west side and add a southbound lane along George Washington Way; the project will finish by November and will include new traffic signals and ADA accessible sidewalk ramps to further improve travel. NewsTalk 870
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The state’s first Dream Court will open today in Prosser at the Boys & Girls Club (999 Seventh St) with Basketball Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $150,000 court features a special surface for true ball bounce, new fiberglass hoops, and pickleball stripes and was funded partly by a state grant (with support from Nancy Lieberman Charities). Tri-Cities Business News
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PBR: Kennewick Challenger Series
12:00 – 8:29 PM — Toyota Center — Tickets required for attendees 3 years and older — Experience thrilling professional bull riding action in Kennewick.
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Columbia Crossing Swim
4-6 p.m. — Columbia River — Registration required — Challenge yourself with a 1.5 mile open water swim across the scenic Columbia River.
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo
3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free to play — Wrap up your weekend with an all-ages Music Bingo event featuring sing-along hits.
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WHL Preseason: Tri-City Americans vs. Spokane Chiefs
3:30-7:30 p.m. — Toyota Center — Ticket required for ages 3 and up — Catch the excitement of WHL hockey as the Tri-City Americans face off against the Spokane Chiefs.
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Homebuyer 101 Workshop
Time not specified — CMG Home Loans — Free entry — Navigate the homebuying process with expert guidance in this informative workshop.
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WHL Preseason: Tri-City Americans vs. Wenatchee Wild
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Toyota Center — Ticket required for ages 3 and up — Watch the WHL teams battle it out in an exciting preseason matchup.
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Old Dominion Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Toyota Center — Pricing varies — Experience the dynamic sounds of Old Dominion as they continue their musical journey.
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15th Annual Three Rivers Tattoo Convention
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. — Three Rivers Convention Center — Free for ages 5 and under — Experience live tattooing, contests, and entertainment with food and drinks available.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your questions.
~ Tony Robbins
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