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Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A large tree fell and blocked Red Mountain Road near Ridge Crest Drive in West Richland yesterday evening. Neighbors, the sheriff’s office and Fire District #4 cleared the debris so drivers can proceed cautiously amid high wind gusts. FOX 41 Yakima
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rains forced several road closures statewide today, including SR-203 and SR-162, with flood warnings for the Tri-Cities (the Yakima River near Kiona and West Richland under a Level-3 alert). KONA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers and locals met at a Franklin County town hall to discuss safety on Highway 395 north of Pasco after nine fatal crashes in five years — they pledged temporary speed limit changes until a long-term fix is found. KEPR TV
- ➤ The Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office released a chart showing stopping distances for vehicles at 35 MPH on dry, wet, snowy, and icy roads in Eastern WA. Drivers are advised to maintain at least 60 to 100 feet on dry roads and up to 600 feet on icy surfaces. The KEY
- ➤ More than 1,000 customers in the Clearwater Ave area lose power today after high wind gusts triggered electrical emergencies and inspections by the Kennewick Fire Department & Benton PUD. Restoration efforts are underway with updates expected soon. Apple Valley News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ INIU is recalling portable chargers sold on Amazon between Aug. 2021 and Apr. 2022 after 15 overheating reports led to 11 fire incidents, causing minor burn injuries and property damage; those with matching serial numbers should follow the company’s return instructions. The KEY
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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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