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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A study by LendingTree showed that shoppers saved 27% when buying in bulk on groceries and household items but many admitted wasting products. Experts advised planning purchases carefully + sharing bulk items + using rewards cards to help protect savings. FOX 41 Yakima
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Richland School District Community-Based Transition Center started Food Four Thought to help families by delivering 10 meals each week—students learn to prepare food and gain practical skills as the program partners with Grocery Outlet on Queensgate and currently helps 50 to 60 people. Apple Valley News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The WA State Paid Family Medical Leave program faces rising deficits as increased use and new tax rules strain its funds—experts predict it will have a $26 million gap by 2026 and a $353 million shortfall by 2029. The KEY
- ➤ Kennewick passed a new ordinance on September 16 that bans cut-throughs in parking lots to improve road safety, and drivers who break the rule may face a $250 fine. Police official Isaac Merkl said the focus is on education while addressing the community's safety concerns at key intersections (Gage Boulevard and Steptoe Street). NBC Tri-Cities
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ross Colquhoun woke his wife Mary E. Brunkow on October 7 at 9:34 a.m. to tell her she won a Nobel Prize in medicine for research on how the immune system defends against germs instead of attacking the body—she was one of three scientists honored for the discovery. FOX 41 Yakima
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Trot for TROT
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — TROT Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities — Entry fees vary — Participate in a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run while enjoying family fun activities including raffles and a petting zoo.
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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 sing-along hits and good vibes.
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Zach Williams Revival Nights Tour
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Toyota Center — All ages require a ticket — Experience an uplifting evening of music with Zach Williams at the Toyota Center.
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Tri-City Americans vs. Prince George Cougars
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Toyota Center — Check ticket prices — Watch the Tri-City Americans take on the Prince George Cougars in an exciting hockey matchup.
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