Senior Times, Kennewick, WA (2024)

06/17/2024

How’s this for a deal? On Feb. 17, 1910, the Pasco City Council voted to buy land for its Carnegie library from a Walla Walla man, a $1,000 expenditure.

Andrew Carnegie once was denied admission to a community library because he was too poor.He grew up to become the richest man in the world.So, he built a library.

06/15/2024

The risks from summertime fun apply to everyone. As always, older folks face greater risk because we’re more fragile and prone to serious medical complications if things go wrong.

Warmer weather means more outdoor activities – and an elevated risk for sunstroke, bug bites and water safety accidents.

06/13/2024

AARP seeks nominees for exceptional volunteer award; California wine country flight to be discontinued; Historic hotel undergoes extensive remodel. Read about those items and more in our business briefs.

Senior Times briefs for June 2024.

06/10/2024

Looking for a good book? Check out these book club picks.

Enjoy a good read and discussion with one of these book clubs.

06/07/2024

A new senior living community with a variety of apartment sizes, plus amenities from a movie theater to a day spa, is set to open this month in the Southridge area of Kennewick.

A new senior living community is set to open in June in the Southridge area of Kennewick.

06/06/2024

Senior Life Resources Northwest is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. A 50th anniversary gala is planned on June 20 to raise money for Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels.

A nonprofit serving seniors is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

06/04/2024

Lots of tasty options are available for seniors this month.

Meals on Wheels menu for June 2024.

05/30/2024

Heartlinks is offering no-cost grief support services to the community, including additional grief support groups, development of a new Blooming Hearts children’s grief program, community education workshops, advanced care planning seminars and a free monthly grief-support e-newsletter.

05/27/2024

🇺🇸 A group of men and women from the Tri-Cities arrange and perform the military rites – such as the rifle salute and the folding of the flag – that play out during the funerals of local veterans.

A group of men and women from the Tri-Cities arrange and perform the military rites – such as the rifle salute and the folding of the flag – that play out during the funerals of local veterans.

05/21/2024

Kennewick senior shares his harrowing near-scam experience.

05/14/2024

Seniors must make their homes safe for kids who visit, even if they only come now and then, and especially if there is a swimming pool, even if it’s a pint-sized wading pool.

05/13/2024

In the 1970s, a Kennewick woman spent four years living in Iran with her then-husband and his family during a time of civil unrest. Now, she’s published her first book about those experiences.

05/10/2024

Residents of post-war Richland became among the biggest benefactors helping post-war Tiel, a Dutch town.

05/08/2024

A Kennewick caregiver is one of 10 semifinalists for Visiting Angels’ National Caregiver of the Year award.

05/06/2024

Want to read and talk about a good book? Check out these book club picks.

Enjoy a good read and discussion with one of these book clubs.

05/04/2024

Registration is open for the annual Inland Empire Century Bike Ride and Bike Expo, scheduled for Saturday, May 11. Kiwanis of Tri Cities Industry Inland Empire Century Bike Ride

Registration is open for the annual Inland Empire Century Bike Ride and Bike Expo, scheduled for Saturday, May 11.

05/03/2024

Lots of tasty options are available for seniors this month.

Meals on Wheels menu for May 2024.

04/29/2024

As a retail industry veteran, Nico Flores always had a vision of opening his own shop but didn’t expect it to be in horticulture. Yet, here he is, with a blooming business offering a wide variety of indoor plants and gift items. Nico’s on First Avenue opened the shop last summer in the old Carmine’s Restaurant building in downtown Kennewick, at 525 W. First Ave.

Nico Flores always had a vision of opening his own shop but didn’t expect it to be in horticulture. Yet, here he is, with a blooming business offering a wide variety of indoor plants and gift items.

04/27/2024

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04/24/2024

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04/23/2024

Check out the Friends of Richland Library's Spring Book Sale this weekend!

Mark your calendars, the FORL Spring Book Sale is coming soon!

04/22/2024

Since wildfires keep getting more frequent and more destructive, it pays to do all you can to keep your home safe.

04/17/2024

Check out our photo gallery from yesterday’s Senior Times Expo.

Check out our photo gallery from our 2024 Spring Senior Times Expo.

04/16/2024

It's almost lunchtime. Tumbleweeds Food Truck has set up to serve our seniors and vendors at our spring Senior Times Expo. The menu includes smaller portion sizes for seniors.

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04/16/2024

Come see our incredible sponsors and all the great vendors at the expo today from 9-2.
Columbia Basin Denture Care, PLLC
Hanford Home Health
Parkview Estates
Roof Maxx
United Energy Workers Healthcare
WindSong at Southridge
Legends Casino Hotel

04/16/2024

Welcome to the expo, Tumbleweeds Food Truck!
The Senior Times team has been plotting its meal here for weeks…

04/14/2024

We'd like to thank our terrific sponsors of the Senior Times Expo. We couldn’t do it without their support. Be sure to come on Tuesday, April 16.
Tumbleweeds Bingo Boulevard Parkview Estates United Energy Workers Healthcare Hanford Home Health WindSong at Southridge d. lynne's boutique Columbia Basin Denture Care, PLLC Legends Casino Hotel