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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lucias the bait dog, once a stray rescued 10 years ago, was honored by the West Richland Police Department for catching 40 lost dogs. The department said he is now 12 years old and will retire when he can no longer jump into an animal control truck (award noted). NewsTalk 870
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Five jet skiers stranded on the Columbia River were rescued by Benton County sheriff’s deputies and the Richland Fire Department on Sunday—two jet skis got stuck on a sandbar near Bateman Island and a drone helped locate the group. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ Benton County sheriff’s deputies and the Richland Fire Department rescued five stranded jet skiers from the Columbia River Sunday evening when two jet skis got stuck on a sandbar near Bateman Island—using a drone to locate and safely pull them from the water. FOX 41 Yakima
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Hispanic Academic Achievers Program gave awards and scholarships to Hispanic students from 4th grade through high school in our area to help them succeed in school. The nonprofit—now recognizing over 6000 students each year from the Tri-Cities and nearby areas after starting with 280 recipients 36 years ago—will offer scholarships for the 2025-26 school year later this fall. FOX 41 Yakima
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Benton-Franklin Health District warns that algae mats along the Columbia River at Howard Amon Park in Richland have cyanotoxin levels 20 times higher than normal—posing serious health risks to pets and people. Nine dogs have been poisoned since 2021, and residents are urged to monitor animals and seek immediate medical care for symptoms such as dizziness or tingling. NBC Tri-Cities
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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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