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🌱 Fire near Columbia River in Kennewick quickly contained by crews

Kennewick, Washington Patch AM: a 5 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:

  • Fire near Columbia River in Kennewick quickly contained by crews
  • Kennewick community mourns young motorcyclist killed on Hildebrand Boulevard
  • See what’s happening this week at Kennewick’s Boys & Girls Club.

Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, temps: high: 96, low: 65.
  • Thursday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Kennewick firefighters successfully contain grass fire on Columbia River embankment (yaktrinews.com) — Firefighters quickly contained a brush fire along the Columbia River embankment on Kennewick’s east side Monday afternoon, holding it to about an acre and preventing injuries. Crews are still mopping up hot spots near East Third Avenue and South Verbena Street while investigators work to determine what sparked the blaze.
   

2. ‘Deeply loved' motorcyclist identified as victim of deadly Kennewick crash (tri-cityherald.com) — Kennewick residents are mourning 23-year-old Joe McNeil, identified as the motorcyclist who died Friday night after crashing near Hildebrand Boulevard and South Penn Street. Friends and family have created a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs, and a roadside memorial now marks the spot as police continue investigating the cause.
   

3. Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week (applevalleynewsnow.com) — Families in Kennewick can plug into National Boys & Girls Club Week now through June 26, with local clubhouses offering field trips, STEM projects, sports and more. The Kennewick Clubhouse and other Tri-Cities sites are running summer camps, serving meals, and still have openings for kids who need safe, enriching programs close to home.
   

4. 15-year-old sentenced for ‘calculated, predatory' Tri-City school shooting plot (tri-cityherald.com) — A 15-year-old Kennewick boy has been sentenced to remain in juvenile custody until 21 for plotting a mass shooting at Kamiakin High School in Kennewick last September. Teachers, school leaders, and families described ongoing fear and trauma, while the judge cited his detailed plans, access to guns, and risk of reoffending in imposing the maximum term.
   

5. Tyler Bilodeau Awaits NBA Draft After Strong Run at UCLA (swxlocalsports.com) — Kennewick’s own former Kamiakin star Tyler Bilodeau is entering NBA draft week after a standout scoring season at UCLA and a recent combine appearance. He says growing up in Kennewick and the Tri-Cities shaped both his game and character as he waits to see if his name is called.
   

📸 Around Kennewick

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kennewick

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    Thursday June 25
  • Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting →
    Kennewick City Main Calendar -
    6:00 pm
    • Friday June 26
  • NSA State Tournament
    Kennewick City Park & Rec Southridge Sports and Events Complex - 2901 Southridge Boulevard
    12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Taking a break from picking Boysenberries, black currents, tomatoes, peppers, strawberries with my three garden helpers.
    After giving them crushed ice cubes, Benji checked out and is snoozing in the shade. Got some nice pics from the sun room of my Honeysuckle vines in… (Nextdoor 10th Avenue)
  • Hello 👋 if you need a childcare in Kennewick I have openings for state kids now...
    TIA PATTY'S DAYCARE. I'm close to fuerza elementary school..I speak English and ESPAÑOL. (Nextdoor Orchard Park Estates)
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Kennewick. Apply here.
  • Columbia Industries posted a job opening for PT Mobile Janitorial 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: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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