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Kennewick
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick police arrested an 18-year-old man on August 28 when a SWAT team + detectives served a search warrant at an apartment on Ridgeline Drive, where they recovered a stolen firearm. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ After a fatal shooting on July 23 left Lupita Ponce-Penaloza dead in her Pasco home, police arrested Jonathon Villegas on July 26 and a second suspect — Jose Sanchez — in Sunnyside on August 29 in connection with the incident. Apple Valley News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Hanford History Project and Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church are hosting Mapping East Pasco from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to gather community help in documenting 1950s local sites from Jim Crow’s era—efforts that preserve key parts of our shared past. FOX 41 Yakima
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ PNNL is hosting a free 'AI for Good: Connecting Science, AI, and Community' event at the WSU Tri-Cities campus on September 19 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.—registration ends on September 11 for one of only 100 spots. KONA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Samples of West Nile virus have been found in the Columbia River near Kennewick and Richland—no human or animal cases have been reported, and local health officials urge residents to use repellent as temperatures rise. The KEY
- ➤ Health officials advised consumers to check refrigerators for large brown cage-free eggs recalled by Country Eggs, LLC because of potential Salmonella contamination—shoppers should throw away or return cartons sold under the Nagatoshi Produce, Mishuo, and Nijiya Markets labels. Three people in Washington have become ill as the FDA investigates the issue. The KEY
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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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