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Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced the new 3.25-acre dog park in Columbia Park will open at 10 a.m. on October 18—irrigation issues had delayed its planned opening. The park will have areas for small, medium and large dogs and will host a dog-friendly grand opening party with local vendors, giveaways, 100 free pup cups from ABeverageCompany and a Halloween costume contest. Apple Valley News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Calico Brands recalled about 175,000 Scripto Premium Torches due to failure to meet federal safety standards and the risk of fires or burns; the recalled items were sold at Walmart and Home Depot — from November 2024 to August 2025 at about $15 — with no injuries reported. Consumers are advised to return the torches for a full refund. FOX 41 Yakima
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The playground at Columbia Playfield is closed today after vandals damaged equipment—Richland Parks and Recreation confirmed the vandalism. NBC Tri-Cities
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spiders are emerging in local backyards for mating season as male giant house spiders leave their usual crawl spaces to search for mates—experts say only about 5% move between indoors and outdoors and none are dangerous to people. KONA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michael Heffner will begin as chief of the Kennewick Fire Department on Oct. 16 after a nationwide search—he served as deputy and interim chief earlier this year—and city manager Erin Erdman said he is ready to lead the department. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ Washington voters will soon receive ballots for the Nov. 4 election and will vote on Senate Joint Resolution 8201, a proposed constitutional amendment to let the state invest WA Cares Fund dollars in stocks and other equities instead of only safe fixed-income investments—supporters say the change could boost returns to better fund long-term care services. This measure is set to alter how a mandatory program, funded by payroll taxes, grows its assets. NewsTalk 870
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Experts say that when a family pet dies, parents should talk honestly with children about death and grief—using clear language rather than confusing euphemisms so kids can understand and cope. 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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