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Pasco
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Liberty Christian will host its 10th Annual Patriot Show and Shine at 2200 Williams Boulevard in Richland on May 10 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.—the event will feature classic, vintage and custom vehicles to raise funds and will include a new power wheels race for children ages 4-10. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Numerica Credit Union is partnering with Swigg Coffee Bars for a 'Coffee For a Cause' campaign that will run from May 12 to May 16 in support of Girl Scouts. Every drink sold will donate $1—up to $5,000—to help fund a new adventure park at Camp Four Echoes for local campers. KFLD
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, two kayakers were pulled over the spillway at Wanawish Dam on the Yakima River near Horn Rapids and rescued by the Fire Districts, while Benton County Sheriff's Department later freed a firefighter from a stuck, partially submerged rescue craft (Fire Districts plan to retrieve the craft in the next day or two). 610 KONA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Irrigation supplies for homes and farms in the Tri-Cities will face price hikes up to 125% later this summer due to tariffs, rising production costs, and supply chain issues—prompting local residents and growers to prepare for limited availability. KFLD
- ➤ The Federal Reserve report shows Washington businesses face slower growth, layoffs, and rising overhead costs – some developers have paused projects as the housing market cools and renters struggle with higher prices. Local leaders are working to address housing shortages and empty office spaces so the community can navigate these economic challenges. KFLD
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Bob Ferguson signed a new law on May 2 that requires the state to report greenhouse-gas emissions annually plus replacing the old two-year reporting system. The law, sponsored by Sen. Matt Boehnke, mandates interim updates in 2027 and 2029 and a full emissions inventory starting in 2031 while requiring natural-gas utilities to also report their data. FOX 41 Yakima
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 5, the Pasco City Council declared May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to honor the contributions of local AAPI residents—Mayor Serrano read the declaration during the meeting. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ On May 5, Pasco City Council proclaimed May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month when Mayor Serrano presented a declaration to honor local AAPI residents—this move celebrated their contributions and noted historical milestones that shaped our community. NBC Tri-Cities
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Big River Race
8-11 a.m. — Chiawana Park — Various entry fees — Experience a scenic run along the Columbia River with options for the whole family.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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