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Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Deadly shooting in Kennewick linked to alleged theft, police affidavit says (yaktrinews.com) — Kennewick police are still searching for 23-year-old Jose Luis Lemos after a deadly early-morning shooting near East Eighth Avenue and South Fir Street left 20-year-old Samuel Carpenter dead and another person critically injured. A probable cause affidavit describes a dispute over a Hyundai sedan and text messages about returning the car, and officers urge residents not to approach Lemos but to call 509-628-0333 with tips.
2. Now for some good news: Tri-Citians gave back, hit milestones and wowed in August (tri-cityherald.com) — Kennewick readers will recognize Bennett Rentals' 99-year-old founder among August's most heartwarming Tri-Cities stories, from long-running local businesses to community fundraisers and student achievements. This feel-good roundup highlights neighbors giving back, seniors helping seniors, and kids getting books and school shoes. It's a quick way to catch up on positive milestones around the region.
3. Pasco City Council set to pass proclamation for 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks (nbcrightnow.com) — Kennewick will host the Tri-Cities' 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial this Friday at the Southridge Sports & Events Complex, with the Field of Remembrance opening early and a ceremony that evening. Pasco's mayor will also proclaim a citywide day of solemn remembrance, and residents can find full event details on the City of Kennewick's website.
4. Tri-City Americans head coach Jody Hull enters year two with focus on player development and relationships (yaktrinews.com) — Kennewick hockey fans will see Tri-City Americans head coach Jody Hull enter his second season with a new focus on player relationships and development at the Toyota Center. After missing the playoffs last year, he's emphasizing how younger players handle adversity as much as wins and losses. The season opens at home against Spokane on September 19.
5. Attorney General pushes for utilities commission to block PacifiCorp sale (nbcrightnow.com) — Kennewick-area power customers could see future changes as Washington's attorney general urges regulators to block PacifiCorp's proposed $1.9 billion sale of its Washington operations to Portland General Electric. The AG argues the deal might raise rates and create power supply risks for roughly 137,000 customers around Yakima, Kennewick, and Walla Walla, while PacifiCorp defends the sale as improving stability.
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