Good morning, Pasco.

A Connell grass seed farm with a WSU researcher appears on Ask This Old House today, where producer Jason Miller demonstrates the seed process at Himark Farms.

The show airs on PBS and will later be online (from Feb. 23) for viewers to learn about turfgrass seed quality.

Trader Joe’s announced a new store in Woodinville (located at 14035 Northeast Woodinville-Duvall Road) that will open by late 2026 or early 2027, while residents in Tri-Cities continue to hope for a closer location.

A special event highlighting women’s contributions at Hanford during the Cold War will be held as part of *Let's Talk About Hanford* to mark International Women’s Day.

The event, featuring speakers Teresa Andre and Megan Simpson, will stream live on Zoom and Facebook Live at 6:00 p.m. PT on March 18.

Tri-Cities Airport set a passenger record in 2025 with 975,372 travelers (over 25,000 more than in 2024), marking its third consecutive year of growth amid strong holiday travel demand, officials said.

WSU professor Michael Neff and seed company co-owner Jason Miller will appear on Ask This Old House at a grass seed farm near Connell today, as the PBS episode highlights production methods and climate challenges (like warmer winters) affecting Kentucky bluegrass.

Local officials in Pasco urge gardeners to watch for invasive pests like the Japanese beetle as spring nears—homeowners in affected areas may soon receive removal instructions, and the Noxious Weed Control Board will assist in eliminating invasive tree of heaven from the Tri-Cities.

The Columbia Generating Station returned to service on Feb.

17 after workers repaired its cooling system and retested the equipment during the five-day outage. The 1,207 MWe plant maintained safe operations and will be refueled in March 2027 (Energy Northwest).

Luna, a 2.5-year-old husky, and Lucy, a mature Shepherd/Retriever mix, are ready for adoption today at Pet Overpopulation Prevention in Pasco.

Luna suits a home without cats (a dog is ideal) and Lucy thrives with families who value well-trained, easygoing pets.

A Richland senior broke a 51-year-old basketball record during a 98-50 win over Kamiakin — he needed seven points and hit a three-pointer early to finish with 2,030 total points.

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.