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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties launched an urgent donation appeal on Giving Tuesday to support the Attendance Matters Mentoring Program and Dolly Parton Imagination Library amid significant funding gaps caused by lost AmeriCorps support and cuts to federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program funding—community donations will be doubled through a matching program to sustain these essential services for local students and families. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ The Columbia Basin Veterans Center will host a free holiday event for veterans, active military members and their families on December 11th and 12th—Santa is set to appear and community partners will donate gifts while interested parties must RSVP. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ TC Futures, a Kennewick nonprofit that helps youth earn GEDs and find work, received a van from Ben Franklin Transit's Van-Me-Down program on Tuesday to reduce transportation barriers in rural areas. The donation—the fourth vehicle given in the past year—will let TC Futures use the van for field trips and college visits across nine school districts. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ McCurley Subaru in Pasco is hosting its annual Subaru Share the Love event, where car buyers can direct a $200 donation from Subaru and a $75 addition from the dealership to help Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels. The longstanding partnership helps fund holiday gift bags for Tri-Cities seniors and will run until January 2. Apple Valley News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Highway 395 north of Pasco has claimed 10 lives in the past five years when drivers struggled to merge into 70-mph traffic — troopers say driver inattention is a key factor. Franklin County commissioners plan a workshop with state and federal officials to add more patrols and safety upgrades — they demand urgent action to prevent more tragedies. Apple Valley News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cuba Libre food truck opened yesterday at Columbia Gardens Artisan Village Food Truck Plaza in Kennewick — a project partnered with the Port of Kennewick — serving traditional Cuban dishes like croquettes and Cuban sandwiches. The family-run business, led by Rafael Najarro Romero who fled Cuba in 2016, will operate Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. KEPR TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Washington’s minimum wage will rise from $16.66 to $17.13 on January 1 — the 2.8% increase follows an annual cost-of-living adjustment based on a 2016 voter initiative. KONA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WorkSource Columbia Basin held free training sessions in Kennewick on December 2 to help residents spot charity scams during International Charity Fraud Awareness Week—tips from the Attorney General’s Office covered phishing, impostor charities, and safe donation practices. FOX 41 Yakima
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials urged residents yesterday to visit local warming centers during normal business hours as winter approaches, saying these centers help prevent hypothermia and other cold-related illnesses—an important resource built by the community. KEPR TV
- ➤ The FDA said that Abbott Diabetes Care recalled certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors on December 2 because they showed false low blood sugar readings — a risk that could lead to wrong treatment choices — and patients must stop using them immediately. FOX 41 Yakima
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Tri-City Americans vs. Everett Silvertips
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Toyota Center — Check for ticket prices — Catch the thrilling showdown between the Tri-City Americans and Everett Silvertips in an exciting hockey match.
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2025 Journey to Bethlehem Premiere
2-4 a.m. — 7105 W 10th Ave, Kennewick, WA — No ticket required — Experience indoor Christmas music followed by a magical outdoor walk-thru journey.
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Tri-City Americans vs. Wenatchee Wild
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Toyota Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch the thrilling WHL matchup between local favorites, Tri-City Americans and Wenatchee Wild.
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Christmas Barn Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Summer's Hub of Kennewick — $33.00 — Experience a cozy Country Christmas with all supplies included and festive vibes aplenty.
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Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Concert
6:30-7:30 p.m. — REACH Museum — Tickets required — Experience the ethereal performances of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons under candlelight.
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Spokane Chiefs at Tri-City Americans
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Toyota Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling hockey action as the Chiefs take on the Americans in Kennewick.
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