Daily editionFriday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
Community
High school swim coaches and community members are urging city council to build an indoor pool to replace the aging Kenneth Serier Pool that serves Kennewick, Southridge, and Kamiakin high schools and the city's 85,000 residents—supporters say the new facility would host major swim meets and improve safety by offering year-long instruction. The proposal, linked to a planned $35 million city hall project, is expected to expand programs including a new boys' swim team.
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Adult Day Services received a $25,000 donation from Columbia Valley Daybreak Rotary to support its programs that offer meals, transportation, and therapy for older adults and people with disabilities.
The donation will fund bingo, arts and crafts, and events as the center reaches out to state representatives amid possible Medicaid cuts—helping them serve more community members.
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Economy
Mortgage rates dropped to 6.59% this week from 6.87% last week as summer ended; Fed Chair Powell's remarks — which hinted at a possible rate cut in September — have experts watching for further declines when new data like the Personal Consumption Expenditures index and the August jobs report comes out. Analysts say these changes may bring lower borrowing costs in the near future.
FOX 41 YakimaRead more
Environment
Starting September 2, WDFW, Yakama Nation Fisheries and partners will remove water stargrass from the lower Yakima River near Prosser and Benton City to protect fall Chinook salmon and improve irrigation and recreation.
Excavators will remove the plant and biologists will monitor the fish before, during, and after the work—it is expected to last most of September.
NBC Tri-CitiesRead more
Kennewick Events
PBR: Kennewick Challenger Series
Friday, September 5th, 2025 · 12:00 – 8:29 PM — Toyota Center — Tickets required for attendees 3 years and older — Experience thrilling professional bull riding action in Kennewick.
Columbia Crossing Swim
Saturday, September 6th, 2025 · 4-6 p.m. — Columbia River — Registration required — Challenge yourself with a 1.5 mile open water swim across the scenic Columbia River.
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, September 7th, 2025 · 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.
WHL Preseason: Tri-City Americans vs. Spokane Chiefs
Friday, September 12th, 2025 · 3:30-7:30 p.m. — Toyota Center — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting WHL preseason matchup between local teams.
Homebuyer 101 Workshop
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 · Time not specified — CMG Home Loans — Free entry — Navigate the homebuying process with expert guidance in this informative workshop.
WHL Preseason: Tri-City Americans vs. Wenatchee Wild
Sunday, September 14th, 2025 · 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.
Old Dominion Concert
Thursday, September 25th, 2025 · 7:00 – 8:30 PM — Toyota Center — Pricing varies — Experience the dynamic sounds of Old Dominion as they continue their musical journey.
15th Annual Three Rivers Tattoo Convention
Saturday, September 27th, 2025 · 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.
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, September 28th, 2025 · 3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an all-ages music bingo event filled with classic hits and good vibes to wrap up the weekend.