Good Day
Pasco
Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sacajawea Bluegrass Festival will take place from June 12th through June 15th at Sacajawea State Park—featuring live bluegrass music, a youth workshop, an open mic, and a contra-dance for families. Visitors must use a Washington Discover Pass or pay a $10 parking fee, and campers are required to register and pay for overnight stays. KFLD
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Tri-Cities' first Chick-fil-A will open on June 19 after months of construction in Kennewick — the grand opening will include giveaways such as free food for a year. KEPR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 21st Annual Sacajawea Bluegrass Festival—set for June 12th through 15th—will take place at Sacajawea State Park in Pasco, as the Mid-Columbia Traditional Arts and Music Association prepares family-friendly music, dancing, camping, and scheduled activities. Attendees must bring their own food, beverages, and chairs and will pay daily parking or camping fees while enjoying events like a Contra-Dance on Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 610 KONA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Experts from Energy Northwest (with panelists from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Washington State University) discussed the challenges and opportunities of small modular reactors at a recent WSU Tri-Cities event attended by more than 160 people. The talk explained that SMRs could create up to 2,000 jobs and build on partnerships with local schools like Columbia Basin College, setting the stage for a nuclear energy renaissance in the Tri-Cities. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Basin College is preparing to add two new bachelor’s degrees with a Respiratory Therapy program awaiting accreditation for possible launch this fall at its Richland campus and a proposed Computer Science program; if approved, the college will offer 11 four-year programs to expand career-focused options for its students — a shift designed to meet industry needs. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
- ➤ Washington State University Tri-Cities and Columbia Basin College boost the local economy by providing high-quality education and career pathways that keep students in the community—over 80% of CBC graduates remain local and their programs delivered a $327.7 million net economic impact in one year. The colleges work closely with area businesses to build a skilled workforce for our region. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Project Guardian is a free, voluntary database that helps law enforcement serve people with special needs — letting families register key details so officers can adjust their approach— and has grown from a 2012 start with Arc of Tri-Cities and Kennewick PD to now include Pasco, Richland and West Richland. 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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Pasco Chamber June Luncheon
11:45 a.m. — Red Lion Hotel Pasco Airport & Conference Center — Cost unknown — Network with local businesses while enjoying a midday meal.
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Sacajawea Bluegrass Festival
10 AM – 10 AM — Sacajawea Historical State Park — Free entry — Enjoy a weekend of bluegrass music, dance, and workshops in the heart of nature.
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Northwest Kickboxing League 10
5-10 p.m. — HAPO Center — $35-$75 — Experience the excitement of amateur Muay Thai and Kickboxing featuring top fighters from the PNW.
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