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Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pasco voters cast their ballots on Feb. 9 for a replacement school levy designed to fund school operations and maintain programs like class size, extracurricular activities, school safety & transportation. The measure, accounting for about 10 percent of the district’s budget, aimed to prevent cuts and secure state aid for schools. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Voters in the Kennewick School District will vote today on two replacement levies — one to fund daily operations and student support and another to upgrade safety measures and classroom technology — that could secure an extra $66 million over four years. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ More than 170 FFA members will gather at River View High School CTE Center in Finley on Friday, Feb. 27 for the Lower Columbia Basin FFA Jamboree (a National FFA Week event) featuring 15 career and leadership challenges that help students prepare for the FFA Convention in Pullman in May. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ The Tri-Tech Skills Center is undergoing a $45.5 million renovation to update lab spaces for trades like welding, automotive, diesel nursing, digital arts, filmmaking and dental assisting (state funds were secured after a decade-long effort). The 66,000 sqft project will finish this fall. NBC Tri-Cities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ John Hairston, who led BPA’s modernization efforts including the South of Tri-Cities Reinforcement Project during his five-year tenure, has announced his retirement without a set departure date — the Department of Energy is now selecting a successor to ensure a smooth transition. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
- ➤ Sen. Nikki Torres of Pasco is honoring the Seahawks’ historic Super Bowl season with Senate Resolution 8683, which praises the team’s discipline and community service + youth engagement. The resolution will be read today on the Senate floor, giving residents a moment to celebrate local pride. FOX 41 Yakima
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State officials reported 19,000 fewer residents enrolled in insurance through the state’s online marketplace (from Nov. 1 to Jan. 15) after federal tax credits ended, and they warned that rising premiums may force more to drop coverage in the coming months. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Visit Tri-Cities reminds residents that the IM TRI program applications close Friday, Feb. 13 and selected participants will receive a nearly $10,000 package for training, wellness services, and race entry for the Tri-Cities IRONMAN 70.3 on Sept. 20 (the program welcomes those without prior triathlon experience). KEPR
- ➤ Visit Tri-Cities is seeking local residents to join the Ironman Triathlon program that will select two athletes to receive nearly $10,000 in support — offering training, wellness services, and equipment for the 70.3-mile race as it partners with local organizations while applications continue. NBC Tri-Cities
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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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