Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ben Franklin Transit enhances its executive team with two seasoned professionals, Michael Brown and Marcus McCready, bringing a combined 40 years of transit experience. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The northbound lane on US 395 across the Blue Bridge was temporarily reduced to one lane due to a single-car rollover but has since been reopened. NBC Tri-Cities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Darren Birden was arrested in connection with a Dec. 17 kidnapping and robbery in Kennewick, while co-suspect Leah Graham remains at large. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Zachary Schwartz, charged with vehicular homicide for a wrong-way DUI crash killing three, had his bond increased to $750,000 during arraignment in Franklin County. NBC Tri-Cities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Tri-Cities community is encouraged to participate in a listening session on January 13 to influence new standards for school environmental health and safety, with incentives like gift cards and community service hours offered. FOX 41 Yakima
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Pilates Paradise, the first studio offering reformer and mat Pilates classes, is set to open on January 13 in Pasco, WA, inspired by the owner's rehabilitation journey after a car accident. KEPR
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Medal Madness: 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K & Half Marathon
Participants can choose from various race distances and earn themed medals, with additional prizes for the best costume.
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The Big Cross Frozen Tundra Race 2025
A community winter race featuring a 2.5 Mile Run/Walk and a new 5 Mile Run, open to all participants.
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Hands-On Bread Making Class with Chef Sean Peer
This hands-on cooking class offers participants the opportunity to learn various bread-making techniques and prepare their own dough under the guidance of Executive Chef Sean Peer.
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Fun Beer Choir Event at The Underground Taphouse
Beer Choir invites attendees to enjoy singing fun songs, playing games, and drinking beer in a lively environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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