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Kennewick
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Colby Enebrad joined the Wake Up NonStop Local team as co-anchor with Laynie Erickson — he is excited to reconnect with family and friends. A Washington native from Bonney Lake, he returned from Bend after three and a half years as a reporter — eager to bring his love of storytelling and local community involvement to the region. FOX 41 Yakima
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Washington Winegrowers Association, Washington State Wine Commission and Washington Wine Institute have asked all winegrowers to fill out the 2025 Grape Report, which will collect acreage data by grape variety and AVA — the data will be kept confidential and used to help the industry plan future production. KONA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported that lower oil prices pushed Northwest gas prices down this week — Washington gas dropped seven cents to 4.34 dollars a gallon, Oregon slid eight cents to below 4 dollars, and Idaho recorded the lowest at 3.39 dollars while diesel prices fell only two to three cents per gallon. KONA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick School Board approved a resolution on October 22 backing a proposed amendment to revise sports rules by creating a girls division for athletes based on biological sex at birth and an open division for others. The amendment will be reviewed by the WIAA in January (requiring a 60 percent vote from 53 athletic directors in April) before it may be implemented next school year (the board said the change is meant to promote fairness in girls’ sports). NBC Tri-Cities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Kennewick face overnight road closures today from midnight until 9 a.m. on Southbound North Columbia Center Boulevard at West Okanogan Place and westbound West Grandridge Boulevard at North Colorado Street—the city advises using North Colorado Street as the detour in its overlay project to improve road conditions. FOX 41 Yakima
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This Halloween, pet owners are told to set up a quiet retreat for their pets because trick-or-treating sounds can upset them. They should keep candy out of reach (to avoid poisoning) and use flameless candles on jack-o-lanterns (to prevent fire risks). The KEY
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Kennewick Housing Authority started construction on Bubble on Gum—a low-income housing development on a 3.7 acre lot at East 13th Avenue and South Gum Street—that will house 58 families with incomes under 50% of the local median. The project, which began in 2023, is set to be completed by October 2026. FOX 41 Yakima
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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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Peggie Sue Painting Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Rocco's Pizza — Supplies included — Enjoy a fun night painting while enjoying delicious pizza and beverages.
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El Flaco and Banda La Adictiva Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Toyota Center — Ticket info available — Experience the vibrant sounds of regional Mexican music in Kennewick.
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