Good morning, Pasco.

UPS will cut up to 30,000 operational jobs this year as it winds down its partnership with Amazon + the company will gradually offer voluntary buyouts for full-time drivers as it closes 24 buildings in the first half of the year.

Pasco School District is asking voters to renew a four-year levy on Feb.

10 that funds sports, fine arts, safety and staffing; the levy generates about $35 million annually (plus $14 million in state aid) to support student programs.

Crews are dismantling the Bateman Island Causeway—a 550-foot land bridge that has connected the island for 85 years—to mix waters from the Columbia and Yakima Rivers and boost fish and bird habitats.

Access concerns persist and plans for a replacement bridge are not feasible due to cost.

More than 100,000 customers remain without power today after a severe winter storm, and officials warn that restoration may take several days—utility crews are working to fix damaged lines.

Kennewick Fire Department conducted ice rescue training as temperatures remain below freezing.

Firefighters advised residents to avoid the ice and reminded pet owners to keep dogs leashed (using the 1-10-1 rule) for safety.

Natalie Ruelas and Amilia Sofia Lechuga of Tri-City Judo in Kennewick won medals at the Pan-Am Championships, competing among 32 U.S. athletes against opponents from 10 countries across North and South America.

Los Rugar Concert

8 PM – 12 AM — Tropicana — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live music as Los Rugar performs their hit song 'Arrogante y Tóxica'.