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🌱 How Kennewick’s building boom collides with $440,000 home prices

Kennewick, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Kennewick! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Kennewick’s building boom collides with $440,000 home prices
  • What Kennewick’s new 215-home rezoning could mean for your neighborhood
  • What investigators say led to a Highway 240 rollover with kids aboard

Today's riddle: Why is the mushroom always invited to the party? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Hot, with a high of 91 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 55.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ‘Pent-up demand.' Home building surges, but $440K prices still a barrier (tri-cityherald.com) — Kennewick’s homebuilding is climbing, with 77 new single-family permits issued in this year’s first quarter as part of a broader Tri-Cities surge. Still, a typical $440,000 home remains tough to afford on local wages, even as new jobs and economic development keep demand strong and inventory slowly loosens for buyers.
   

2. Dave & Busters, canal drowning and more. Top Tri-City stories in April (tri-cityherald.com) — Kennewick readers should know the City Council approved rezoning a 38‑acre former orchard for 215 new homes, a move that has nearby neighbors worried. The April roundup also highlights a planned Dave & Buster’s at Columbia Center, a major Amazon expansion in Pasco, and several tragic accidents and crime stories affecting the wider Tri-Cities community.
   

3. DUI suspect crashes on Hwy 240 in Tri-Cities with 2 kids inside (tri-cityherald.com) — A Kennewick man was jailed on suspicion of vehicular assault after his pickup rolled on Highway 240 in Kennewick early Sunday with two children and another adult inside. No one in the truck except one adult passenger from Kennewick was reported injured, and state troopers say alcohol is suspected as the investigation continues.
   

4. Nothing Beats A Day Trip To These 10 Postcard-Worthy Waterfront Towns In Washington (familydestinationsguide.com) — Kennewick gets a shout-out as one of Washington’s standout waterfront towns, highlighted for its sunny Columbia River setting, Columbia Park trails, and refreshed downtown and Toyota Center amenities. The article encourages day-trippers to explore Kennewick’s riverside paths, boat launches, nearby wineries, and museums alongside other picturesque Washington waterfront communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have a 5 foot wide by 4 foot tall window that is going to be replaced.
    Have had bad experiences with people/companies associated with Angie's list in the past any suggestions for a reputable company (Nextdoor Gum St)
  • If anyone in the Kennewick Area(southridge Area) needs a dog sitter or someone to walk their pets.
    I am available to do so. I get off work at 3:30. I will be on summer break soon and will be able to at any time after June 10 ish when school is out… (Nextdoor Sherman / Ridgeline)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Kennewick. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member - Full-Time in Kennewick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennewick here.

Ok Kennewick! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He is a fungi (Thank you Liz N. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kennewick

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.