Daily editionTuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
Community
Tri-Cities Family Fun launched an interactive map showing 400+ decorated homes for holiday lights across the area.
Residents can explore displays by physical address or neighborhood marker as they plan a festive self-guided tour.
NewsTalk 870Read more
Junior Lions coach Brett Hall stepped in at JCPenney during a holiday shop incident when a young man threatened an employee, and amid the confusion his Christmas gifts went missing.
Kennewick Police are investigating while Hall remains hopeful it was a misunderstanding.
NBC Tri-CitiesRead more
Business
Westside Pizza opened in Richland today and offers a full menu, including Tropical Heat pizza and daily lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—the restaurant is located at 1759 George Washington Way near Safeway.
NewsTalk 870Read more
Richland welcomes Westside Pizza, which opened at 1759 George Washington Way near Safeway + Planet Fitness, offering a menu of pizzas, pastas, calzones, wings, salads, and desserts with daily deals; its lunch special includes two slices and a soda Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The KEYRead more
Environment
Floodwaters in West Richland and Benton City receded below flood stage, but officials warn the water will rise again later this week.
Emergency management reported damage to 50 homes + businesses and urged residents to submit estimates for potential FEMA aid.
KEPR TVRead more
Government
WSDOT evaluated the West Richland Van Giesen Bridge after near record Yakima River floodwaters closed it Sunday for safety inspections.
It reopened Monday morning, though one way limits remained early on.
The KEYRead more
Health
COVID-19 vaccines given last fall reduced children’s emergency room visits by over 55% (76% for kids under 4 and 56% for kids ages 5 to 17) according to a CDC study that analyzed data from nine states between Aug. 29 and Sept. 2.
FOX 41 YakimaRead more
Lifestyle
Kennewick residents can add festive cheer to their holiday gatherings with 13 new Christmas appetizer ideas featuring favorites like pigs in a blanket and bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers (these recipes offer a simple way to boost your holiday snack table).
FOX 41 YakimaRead more
Kennewick Events
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.