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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph’s Catholic School students donated about 2,500 boxes and cans to Tri-City Food Bank today—continuing a 25-year tradition—amid economic pressures that have reduced local contributions. KEPR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pasco School District will return its replacement levy on the April ballot after it lost by 59 votes in February; the measure is designed to maintain funding for athletics, fine arts, and other student programs without raising taxes. Officials advised voters to use ballot drop boxes (to avoid mail delays). Apple Valley News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The fourth annual Tri-Cities Earth Day Festival will be held on Saturday, Apr. 18 at the REACH Museum from noon to 4 p.m. The free event brings together 50 groups to focus on science, sustainability and local solutions for climate, conservation and clean energy – connecting community efforts. NBC Tri-Cities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington State Patrol and WSDOT have reduced the speed limit on Highway 395 from 70 to 65 outside Pasco to lower crash risks along a stretch with 10 deaths in five years + increased patrols and ticketing will follow under Senate Bill 6066. 610 KONA
- ➤ Columbia Park’s boat launch ramp will be upgraded with improved concrete footings and safety features at no cost to Kennewick taxpayers, with work set to begin soon. KEPR
- ➤ Crews began geotechnical drilling this week in Richland to prepare for a planned redesign of the Highway 240 and Aaron Drive intersection — the project aims to improve traffic flow, safety, and access for pedestrians and cyclists while drivers face lane and shoulder closures through early May. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Prosser Memorial Health announced that Timothy Reed will serve as its new chief executive officer as former CEO Craig Marks retires after 10 years — Reed has been interim chief financial officer since June. Apple Valley News Now
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KPOP Guardians Live Tribute Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — HAPO Center — Tickets available — Experience the ultimate K-Pop tribute show with dazzling performances and authentic choreography.
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