Good morning, Pasco.

Recovery Cafe Pasco is celebrating its one-year anniversary today while serving over 50 people through recovery groups, circles, and a School of Recovery with bilingual support - manager Eric Hood said the center plans to expand its hours and location as membership grows.

Financial institutions' boards in the region are shaping leadership with both volunteer and paid roles to ensure oversight on growth and risk while keeping more money with members.

Tri-CU continues its volunteer approach, and Gesa has adopted compensation with strict guardrails to protect community interests + secure long-term support.

A free monthly networking group for veteran entrepreneurs, Veterans in Business and Entrepreneurship launches Feb.

27 at 2 p.m. at Recovery Cafe on Auburn Street in Kennewick, and the Columbia Basin Veterans Center will host its largest fundraiser, the Stand With Us Gala, on May 1.

Golf Universe completed phase one of its new 10,000 sqft retail and pro shop facility at 3700 W.

Canyon Lakes Drive in Kennewick last December. The facility merges two longtime operations and features digital fitting simulators, a putter simulator, and underground storage for over 100 golf carts.

Tri-Cities Airport launched a new weekly direct flight from Pasco today to Santa Ana, offering a convenient route for families heading to Disneyland plus more Southern California attractions.

The airport plans additional routes when passenger numbers grow.

Coinme, a Seattle-based cryptocurrency exchange serving the Tri-Cities, resumed operations after state regulators ordered it to halt new fund collections—a move that occurred amid an ongoing investigation into its money transmission practices.

Customers can now purchase cryptocurrencies while the review continues.

Pasco is inviting residents to choose the name for its new aquatic facility by voting for one of three options (Pasco Aquatic Center, The Dunes, or Sol Rio) in a three-minute survey.

Participants may win a pass to the grand opening reveal.

City officials met yesterday at Pasco City Hall to review proposed changes to pet licensing tiers (to boost spaying/neutering and curb stray populations) that will tighten seizure rules and support animal return efforts in our community.

Valentine's Day is nearing as Frichette Winery in Benton City offers tips for pairing wine, cheese and dessert to enhance celebrations.

Local events include Terra Blanca's Onyx Dinner on Sunday and Kennewick's Valentine's Market on Saturday + promising tasty experiences.

Homes in the Tri-Cities kept selling steadily in 2025 despite rising prices, and experts say buyers and sellers will benefit from a more balanced market moving forward.

Agencies noted more active listings and new incentives that favor both sides in the region.

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.

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.

Tri-Cities Men's Expo

11 AM – 5 PM — HAPO Center — Explore the latest gear and lifestyle trends catered exclusively for men.