Good morning, Pasco.

A new 3,400 sqft youth center opens this Saturday at 1828 W Lewis St to offer workshops, mentorship, games, and computer access for boys ages 8 to 17.

It operates weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with after-school and summer programs (fees are $100 per quarter with sponsorships available).

Friends of Mid-Columbia Libraries will host its semi-annual Spring Book Sale in Kennewick, offering donated books + supporting local library programs.

A fire in a four-unit apartment building on West 14th Avenue in Kennewick forced all residents to evacuate late Tuesday night as firefighters controlled the blaze around 10:30 p.m. (no injuries were reported) and relatives provided temporary shelter while repairs are planned.

Fifth grade teacher Jilly Morris at Badger Canyon Elementary School in Richland was nominated by her student Cora Nelson to receive April's Classroom Makeover from WaFd Bank, a program that honors educators for their dedication — a recognition that spotlights her lasting influence on students.

WSU Tri-Cities will honor over 330 graduates in a commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 10 at the Toyota Center in Kennewick, with doors opening at noon.

Pasco School District renewed its EP&O levy as voters approved it with 58.46% (7,485 votes) Tuesday night.

Election officials will count the remaining ballots by 6 p.m. today to confirm the measure that will generate about $35 million annually to maintain school programs.

On April 27, the VA chose the Plaza Way site in Kennewick for a planned 130,000 sqft outpatient clinic to expand veteran care across the Tri-Cities.

The new facility, which will replace the Richland clinic, will be staffed by 231 full-time employees & begin an 18-to-24-month construction phase.

Franklin County disputes funding for the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery — scheduled to open May 1 — as officials question how uninsured bills will be paid.

Sheriff Jim Raymond and county administrators aim to secure an operating agreement so that everyone in crisis is assisted.

The U.S. Department of Energy began major infrastructure upgrades in Hanford Site’s 200 West Area to prepare for large-scale treatment and retrieval of radioactive+chemical tank waste.

Contractors are upgrading utilities+workspaces after years of tank waste retrieval in 200 East to ready the site for cleanup.

43rd Spring Show and Shine

May 25 — Columbia Park — Donations encouraged — Enjoy a day of classic cars while supporting local veteran organizations.