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🌱 How an alleged rent scheme at a Kennewick complex unraveled

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In today's newsletter:

  • How an alleged rent scheme at a Kennewick complex unraveled
  • Which Kennewick restaurants failed their latest health inspections?
  • How to spot the new Kennewick police phone scam targeting residents

Also on today's calendar: Sofia Talvik LIVE at Three Rivers Folklife Society (3RFS) - Richland, WA and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 39.
  • Sunday: Periods of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bookkeeper accused of Ponzi scheme to steal from Tri-City renters (thenewstribune.com) — Kennewick renters at Park Ridge Apartments are at the center of an alleged yearslong rent-theft scheme, with a former bookkeeper accused of diverting tenant payments and offering unauthorized “discounts” and reservations. Prosecutors say losses reach at least tens of thousands of dollars, and investigators are still untangling how many residents and payments were affected between 2020 and 2024.
   

2. Raw meat too warm, moldy food: Latest Tri-Cities-area restaurant inspections (tri-cityherald.com) — Kennewick diners can now see which local restaurants recently failed or passed Benton-Franklin Health District inspections, including specific violations like unsafe temperatures and handwashing issues. The report also highlights Kennewick spots with perfect scores and explains how the inspection and probation system works, helping you make more informed choices about where to eat around town.
   

3. Kennewick police warn of scam callers pretending to be law enforcement (applevalleynewsnow.com) — Kennewick police are alerting residents about scam callers posing as local law enforcement and demanding payment for fake warrants. Officers stress they will never request money, gift cards, Bitcoin, or personal data over the phone. If you get a suspicious call, hang up and contact Kennewick Police at 509-628-0333 with any concerns.
   

4. Columbia Park boat launch ramp to get safety upgrade at no cost to Kennewick taxpayers (keprtv.com) — Columbia Park’s boat launch in Kennewick is getting safer, longer-lasting metal walkways, and the entire project is covered by a state grant, not local taxes. City staff expect the new docks to arrive April 27, with installation taking two to three weeks. At least one ramp will stay open so boaters can still access the river.
   

5. Port of Kennewick seeks 10-year extension of Vista Field development agreement with city (applevalleynewsnow.com) — Kennewick residents should know the Port of Kennewick is asking the city to extend their Vista Field development agreement by 10 more years, after COVID-19 delays cut the current deal’s effective life in half. The extension would keep clear standards for roads, infrastructure, and design, giving developers and nearby businesses more certainty as the Kennewick City Council prepares for a final vote this month.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday April 18
  • Southridge JV Baseball @ Pasco
    Pasco High School , 1108 N 10th Ave , Pasco
    4:00 pm
  • Ride into Spring - FCSC Dressage Show
    Franklin County Saddle Club , 2801 N Rd 60 , Pasco
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday April 21
  • Renewal Levy Community Information Sessions
    Ochoa Middle School, Library , 1801 E. Sheppard St. , Pasco
    6:00 pm
    • Friday April 24
  • Mornings with Michelle
    Pasco School District , 430 W. Columbia St. Suite A , Pasco
    7:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • is anyone missing an orange tabby cat?
    male, not neutered, very friendly but also clearly not used to being outside. keeps jumping at traffic sounds and was VERY hungry. i cant bring him… (Nextdoor Highlander Village)
  • Hi my name is Beth I have a lost Min Pin he is 10 years old his name is Ruger, I live off of East Bowles Rd he was staying at a family members home in Richland,
    He escaped and has been gone for 24 hours I am currently in Hawaii on vacation I will be home on Saturday April 18th. I have called the shelters with… (Nextdoor Fintucky)
  • WinCo Foods posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Kennewick. Apply here.
  • Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Columbia Center in Kennewick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennewick here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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