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In today's newsletter:

  • A new Kennewick pizzeria sets its opening date
  • Fuerza teachers and parents press district over school leadership
  • Arson arrest follows October house fire in Kennewick

Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 54 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 56, low: 40.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 57 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dave's Hot Chicken update + New pizza restaurant and more Tri-City food news (tri-cityherald.com) — Pizzeria Evo plans its grand opening at Kennewick's 1-derful Food Park on Nov. 15, with free pizza from 4 to 5 p.m. and $3 pizza afterward until it sells out. Chef Donny Evola uses dough fermented for 72 hours. Elsewhere in the Tri-Cities, Dave's Hot Chicken has signs up in Pasco but no confirmed opening date.
   

2. ‘Targeted, unwelcomed and afraid.' Fuerza teachers, parents voice leadership concerns (tri-cityherald.com) — Teachers and parents at Kennewick's Fuerza Elementary are pressing the district to address allegations of intimidation and a hostile workplace. A parent group submitted a petition with more than 257 signatures seeking immediate oversight and a leadership assessment. The district says it takes the concerns seriously and investigates reports through established processes.
   

3. Kennewick police arrest 47-year-old man for arson following October house fire (elkhornmediagroup.com) — Kennewick police arrested Thomas Anderson, 47, on a first-degree arson charge following an October house fire near West 11th Avenue and South Morain Street. Nearby residents were urged to evacuate during the blaze, and no injuries were initially reported. Investigators are still seeking information at 509-628-0333 or kpdtips.com.
   

4. Restaurants, food truck, bakery fail Tri-Cities restaurant inspections (tri-cityherald.com) — Kennewick establishments passed their latest food safety inspections, while four failing grades went to businesses in Richland and Pasco. The Benton Franklin Health District reported 51 passing inspections for Oct. 31–Nov. 6, including perfect scores at Kennewick's Chipotle, Swampy's BBQ and several schools.
   

5. Former Kennewick city manager picked for port seat (tricitiesbusinessnews.com) — Former Kennewick City Manager Marie Mosley is returning to public service as the Port of Kennewick's newest commissioner. Commissioners unanimously selected her Nov. 10 to fill Ken Hohenberg's vacant seat through December 2027. Mosley, who retired from city government in 2023, says she plans to run for the seat next year.
   

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  • Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Columbia Center - Full Time in Kennewick. Apply here.
  • JCPenney posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail FJ Commission Associate - Columbia Ctr 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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