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Kennewick
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KEPR TV
- ➤ 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. Apple Valley News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Kennewick police arrested 18-year-old Ramiro Campos-Castro on the 10000 block of Ridgeline Drive after a search revealed a stolen gun — the arrest was carried out by local detectives with help from Tri-City Regional SWAT and the Metro Drug Task Force, and he faces charges for unlawful and stolen firearm possession. KONA
- ➤ Benton County sheriff’s deputies arrested a driver after a single vehicle crashed near 27th and Oak St. in east Kennewick, damaging about 25 feet of wooden fencing and showing the driver was under the influence of alcohol—authorities asked motorists to avoid the area as the investigation wrapped up. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Kennewick Police arrested an 18-year-old male, Ramiro Campos-Castro, after executing a search warrant at a Ridgeline Drive residence on Thursday where officers discovered a stolen firearm — SWAT and Metro Drug Task Force officers helped secure the area. NewsTalk 870
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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 Yakima
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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-Cities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pete Serrano, the Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District and former Pasco mayor, faces opposition from Senator Murray for his permanent nomination. Murray said Serrano’s extreme right-wing views on January 6 and on assault weapons—views that conflict with Washington citizens—could prompt the use of the Blue Slip process to block his confirmation. NBC Tri-Cities
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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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Sunday Funday Music Bingo
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.
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