Daily editionSaturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
Community
Communities In Schools of Benton-Franklin coordinated food drives and gift wrapping events to brighten the season for local families.
Local high school students, businesses and churches contributed donations (including meals, warm essentials and gift cards) to ease holiday stress.
NBC Tri-CitiesRead more
Numerica Credit Union will launch Five Days of Family Fun tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Kennewick (the event offers various free activities for families over the five days).
KEPR TVRead more
Government
Benton County Fire Protection District #2 has added HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud—this digital system warns drivers 30 seconds via Waze and Apple Maps when near emergency vehicles or road workers to boost Move Over law compliance.
Apple Valley News NowRead more
The Washington State Patrol announced a memorial service for fallen trooper Tara Marysa-Guting, with details on the time and location expected soon.
Apple Valley News NowRead more
Health
A new report by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine revealed that a balanced diet and regular exercise improved sleep quality—59% of adults said that eating well helped them rest better.
The study noted strong sleep habits reduced risks of chronic conditions and boosted energy for wellness goals.
FOX 41 YakimaRead more
International Mind-Body Wellness Day will be observed on Jan. 3 and it urges residents to adopt simple habits like mindful routines and screen breaks to boost mental and physical health (steady steps can build lasting well-being).
FOX 41 YakimaRead more
Lifestyle
Fox TriCities has shared 13 easy soup and stew recipes to warm hearts this December.
The guide features options like Chicken and Dumplings - Tofu Noodle Soup and Winter Root Vegetable Soup for cozy dinners at home.
FOX 41 YakimaRead more
Kennewick Events
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.