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Amazon will hire 1,000 seasonal workers in North Pasco for its distribution center + delivery station, paying about $20 per hour and up to $22.75 for some roles.

Seasonal positions may turn fulltime with benefits after 30 hours, offering holiday work for Tri-City and Mid-Columbia residents.

Richland Fire & Emergency Services launched its new Blood on Board program today by receiving the first whole blood delivery at Station 74, enabling field transfusions to stabilize trauma patients.

A regional blood drive is set for Nov. 23 at Fire Station 74 off Duportail.

Pasco Fire Department is conducting a live fire training exercise on Tuesday, Oct.

27 at 4418 W Court St with controlled fires producing smoke and flames; residents are advised not to call 911 (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Rodeo clown JJ Harrison will visit five regional schools on Oct.

20-21, including Pasco’s Ochoa Middle, to lead interactive, humor-filled anti-bullying assemblies that teach students to spot bullying and use the Stop, Walk and Talk method while offering free fair admission+ guidance.

A Pasco man will appear in the new Netflix reality series (The New Stanford Prison Experiment) that debuts soon, showcasing local talent to a wider audience.

The Pasco School District received a $15,000 grant from Amentum to support STEM education for all grades; teachers can apply for up to $1,000 for classroom materials or field trips.

The sixth-year partnership — a boost for hands-on science learning — aims to equip students with essential skills.

Residents near Kennewick and rural Benton County may hear loud explosions today at Clodfelter Quarry at 12 p.m. as Mahaffey Enterprises conducts scheduled blasting; officials say there is no public danger aside from noise.

On Friday morning, 610 KONA and 102.7 KORD will broadcast live from 6 to 10 a.m. to support Children's Village at Multicare Yakima Memorial so local kids can access needed medical care+ listeners can donate by calling 888-476-0363 or online.