Good morning, Pasco.

Bechtel committed $25,000 to United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties this week to cover operational costs and bolster community programs in the Tri-Cities (including early childhood learning and student success initiatives).

The donation reinforces support for families facing hardship.

Starting Friday, May 29, Picante Mexican Taqueria in downtown Kennewick will offer a $25 voucher for $12.50 toward its famous birria.

Owner Daisy Vargas invites locals to enjoy authentic Mexican dishes and live patio entertainment.

Kennewick School District is set to use an $11,300 Battelle Charitable Giving grant to train secondary school staff on responsible AI use and build digital literacy.

The monthly learning sessions will help teachers support individualized instruction and prepare students for future success.

Kennewick unveiled a new $43M biosolids treatment facility that replaces its aging lagoon system with an enclosed greenhouse process to cut odors and double treatment capacity.

Officials celebrated an open house on May 27 and say the facility will soon operate to boost environmental performance.

The Columbia Valley Center for Recovery neared opening as state licensing and funding disagreements persist between Benton and Franklin counties—Benton County seeks a separate payment plan through Comprehensive Healthcare for uninsured patients, while Franklin County insists on its no-wrong-door policy, leaving a final funding decision unresolved.

The City of Richland has installed a lifesaving AED station at Badger Mtn.

Park to help anyone in cardiac distress; the self-contained device is available 24/7 with temperature control, GPS monitoring, and an alarm system.

Big River Run

8 AM — Chiawana Park — Registration fees apply — Run along the scenic Columbia River with options for all ages.