Daily editionWednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
Community
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Business
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.
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Economy
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.
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Health
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.
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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.
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Accidents
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.
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Kennewick Events
Tri-City Americans vs. Everett Silvertips
Friday, December 5th, 2025 · 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.
2025 Journey to Bethlehem Premiere
Thursday, December 11th, 2025 · 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.
Tri-City Americans vs. Wenatchee Wild
Saturday, December 13th, 2025 · 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.
Christmas Barn Event for Ages 12+
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 · 6-8 p.m. — Summer's Hub of Kennewick — Food and beverages for purchase — Get into the holiday spirit with a country-themed painting experience.
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Concert
Friday, December 19th, 2025 · 6:30-7:30 p.m. — REACH Museum — Tickets required — Experience the ethereal performances of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons under candlelight.
Spokane Chiefs at Tri-City Americans
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 · 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.