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Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ iFit— the company behind NordicTrack rowing machines— announced a recall of roughly 44,800 machines due to a fire risk, following eight incidents that caused $6,000 in property damage. Consumers with affected models must immediately stop using the equipment and call iFit for a free at-home repair. FOX 41 Yakima
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Families in the Tri-Cities are set to enjoy fall festivals this season with tractor rides at Pasco's Harvest Festival, pumpkin picking at Middleton Farms, haunted trails near Richland, and a water lantern festival along the Columbia River. Kennewick hosts Rocktober—free family fun with pony rides and carnival games—while the Whiskey and BBQ Festival at the Benton County Fairgrounds offers live music and local flavors for adults. The KEY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In early October, wildfires burned over 251,000 acres in Washington, which is fewer than the 317,000 acres recorded last year. Officials are requesting extra funding of $60 million for fire prevention and $44.8 million for firefighting operations for fiscal 2026 — a move to better protect local forests. The KEY
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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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Tri-City Americans vs. Victoria Royals
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Toyota Center — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting hockey match in Kennewick as the Tri-City Americans face off against the Victoria Royals.
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Final Quilt Club Gathering - Kennewick
1-2 p.m. — Craft Warehouse — Free entry — Celebrate the season with fabric, friends, and creative inspiration at the last Quilt Club of the year.
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Tri-City Americans Game
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Toyota Center — Check for ticket prices — Cheer on the local Tri-City Americans as they face off against the Vancouver Giants in an exciting hockey matchup.
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Everett Silvertips vs. Tri-City Americans
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Toyota Center — Check ticket prices — Cheer on the local Tri-City Americans as they face off against the Everett Silvertips in an exciting hockey match.
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Free Home Buyer Education Class
10 AM – 3 PM — ERA Skyview Realty — Free entry — Learn the ins and outs of buying a home with expert instructors Mark Manthei and Arielle Hays while enjoying provided snacks and lunch.
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