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Hi there, Kennewick! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your Kennewick home repairs qualify for a zero-interest loan?
  • Which Kennewick restaurants just failed — and aced — health inspections?
  • Can Southridge’s depth topple second-ranked Richland this week?

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 58 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 52, low: 40.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 52 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Zero-interest home loans available for Tri-City residents (tricitiesbusinessnews.com) — Kennewick homeowners may qualify for zero-interest loans to tackle major repairs like plumbing, furnaces, and roofing through the Tri-Cities HOME Consortium. Low- to middle-income residents in Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland can borrow from $2,000 to over $150,000 if they meet income, residency, and insurance requirements, with full guidelines and applications available on the city’s Go2Kennewick website.
   

2. 7 failed food inspections of Tri-Cities restaurants, schools & eateries (tri-cityherald.com) — Several Kennewick spots, including Bhullar Kennewick Store, Kamiakin High School kitchen, and Spudnut Shop, recently failed health inspections with significant red violations, while many others passed with perfect scores. Local diners can see which favorite restaurants, schools, and grocery delis in Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, and Benton City are on probation, passed follow-ups, or earned clean bills of health.
   

3. Southridge boys basketball builds on early season success (applevalleynewsnow.com) — Kennewick’s Southridge High boys basketball team is off to a 2-1 start, leaning on a deep, tight-knit roster led by senior standout Nick Williamson and key contributors Koven Burke and Jose Tijerina. Players and coaches say strong chemistry and bench energy are fueling early success as they prepare for a major test against second-ranked Richland.
   

4. Richland restaurant known for its fish dishes has closed (tricitiesbusinessnews.com) — If you’re holding a Bonefish Grill gift card after the Richland location’s sudden closure, you can still use it at the Outback Steakhouse on West Canal Drive in Kennewick, including for online or to-go orders. The Richland Bonefish, open since 2006, permanently shut its doors December 17 as part of parent company Bloomin’ Brands’ broader restructuring.
   

5. Tri-Cities GOP Sen. Boehnke explores campaign for Congress (tri-cityherald.com) — Kennewick residents may soon see their state senator, Matt Boehnke, launch a campaign for Congress as he weighs a run to replace retiring Rep. Dan Newhouse in the 4th District. Boehnke, a longtime Tri-Cities figure and former Kennewick councilmember, is forming an exploratory committee while emphasizing his pragmatic conservative record on manufacturing, energy, and economic development.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is there a local free dental care?
    I have a relative with no insurance needs to see a dentist. Thanks (Nextdoor Southridge)
  • Iso somebody that can replace a bathroom fan( i don't ) do ELECTRICITY this is for one of my clients she doesn't need to be standing up on a latter in her bathroom.
    Reccomendations andbody? P.S........ One more thing PLEASE make sure that I GET the bill PLEASE and thank you Merry Christmas to all my neighbors. (Nextdoor Clearwater Estates)
  • Burlington Coat Factory Corporation posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Kennewick. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Kennewick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennewick here.

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