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Pasco
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pasco’s farmers market opens today at Peanuts Park every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May to October — it offers fresh produce and handmade goods from local growers along with a new partnership with Pasco Specialty Kitchen that supports food startups. FOX 41 Yakima
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Leaders from United Way Benton and Franklin counties say the state’s proposed budget may cut funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program—which sends free books to children from birth to age five and may force the program to cover the cost of over 55,000 books—if Governor Bob Ferguson rejects the budget decision coming Tuesday. KEPR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hanford Site warns residents and visitors that rattlesnakes are emerging as warm weather awakens them from their winter dens. Hikers are advised to stick to marked trails—avoiding snake areas to reduce the risk of bites. KFLD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tri-Cities Airport received a $7 million FAA grant to expand its terminal and triple the baggage makeup room as part of a decade-long redevelopment plan. Washington State Senator Maria Cantwell helped secure the funds that will boost local jobs and travel capacity — work that will not disrupt current flights. KFLD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wells Dairy is recalling 22 ice cream varieties after the FDA found they may contain plastic that could cause choking—Pasco residents should check their freezers today and avoid consuming the affected products. KFLD
- ➤ Wells Dairy is voluntarily recalling 22 ice cream products that may contain plastic — a risk that could cause choking — and Washington residents are advised to check their freezers for items with 'Best If Used By' dates from March to October. 610 KONA
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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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