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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Benton Franklin Fair has partnered with Nothing Bundt Cakes to offer a Sweethearts Bundtle featuring two mini bundt cakes, two fair tickets and $20 in Fair Bucks for $64; orders must be placed by Feb. 12 with pickup at 110 Gage Boulevard in Richland from Feb. 13 to 15. 610 KONA
- ➤ Snipes H3, a nonprofit in Kennewick established in 2023, offers a structured program for young adults facing homelessness that includes housing, mentorship and classes—covering cleaning, study halls, guest speakers and volunteer work. It has helped 20–30 individuals annually and plans to expand its services. Apple Valley News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kori Cannon, a kindergarten teacher at Westgate Elementary, has been named the Kennewick School District's 2026 Crystal Apple Award winner for her community impact + teaching excellence. The honor recognizes her dedication to inspiring students and will be celebrated at an upcoming ceremony. KEPR
- ➤ Tri-Tech Skills Center in Kennewick will undergo a $45.5M upgrade covering 66,000 sqft to modernize labs for welding, automotive, diesel nursing, digital arts+filmmaking and dental assisting, with renovations set to complete this fall. The state-funded project is the center’s first major update since 1981. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ Tri-Tech Skills Center in Kennewick begins a $45.5M renovation to upgrade 66,000 sqft for new lab spaces for trades, arts — and healthcare. Funded by state capital dollars and serving eight school districts, the project will complete this fall. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ At Fuerza Elementary, Student Support Coordinator Jasmin Farias works with families to boost attendance by providing personalized bilingual support. The school will host Attendance Awareness Week in February — combining reminders with interactive activities. NBC Tri-Cities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pasco City Council & the Pasco Public Facilities District will manage a $40 million aquatic center featuring lazy rivers & a ninja course. The facility is on schedule to open end of May or early June; a meeting to finalize its name is set for Feb. 17 at City Hall. FOX 41 Yakima
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today marks Wear Red Day as experts warn that heart disease, which takes a life every 80 seconds, remains a major threat to women; simple steps like regular walks and checking blood pressure and cholesterol can lower risk. Apple Valley News Now
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2026 NWAC Basketball Championships
10 a.m.-6 p.m. — CBC Student Recreation Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness the top men’s and women’s teams compete for basketball glory in an exciting championship tournament.
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Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
8:30-9:30 p.m. — REACH Museum — Ticketed event — Experience live music under the enchanting glow of candlelight featuring Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.
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