Good morning, Pasco.

Veteran crew members of the USS Triton will be honored on June 14 when a new commemorative wall is unveiled at USS Triton Sail Park, 3250 Port of Benton Blvd, at 10 a.m. The wall is engraved with the names of all officers and crew and will offer tours and Triton artifacts—additional displays will follow after the ceremony.

The Sacajawea Bluegrass Festival will take place at Sacajawea State Park from June 12 to 15—featuring a Friday contra dance from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., youth workshops and open mic sessions.

Campers may arrive Thursday after 10:00 a.m. and leave Monday by 10:00 a.m. while paying a $15 fee per night and parking fees unless exempted by registration.

Kennewick Police said there was a 16% drop in violent crime and a 2% decrease in property crime in 2024, even as overall crime rose by 1%, and Police Chief Chris Guerrero will present the report at the city council meeting on June 10—showing fewer homicides and more arrests by a special team.

The City of Richland is starting phase three of its Intersection Safety Improvement Project by building a new mini-roundabout at Swift Boulevard and Wright Avenue with the intersection closed from June 11 through the end of July.

Officials also plan additional improvements at nearby intersections (including new signage and traffic control enhancements) to ensure smooth travel around the construction area.

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.

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.

Tri-City Dust Devils vs. Hillsboro Hops

7:05-11:05 p.m. — Gesa Stadium — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of minor league baseball action in Pasco.

Tri-City Dust Devils vs. Hillsboro Hops

1–4 p.m. — Gesa Stadium — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game featuring local teams.

BBQ & Marinades Culinary Journey Cooking Class

4-7 p.m. — Red Lion Hotel Pasco Airport & Conference Center — Additional charge for libations — Discover grilling techniques and flavorful marinades for your summer cookouts.

Tri-City Dust Devils vs. Spokane Indians

7:05-11:05 p.m. — Gesa Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling baseball matchup as the Dust Devils take on the Indians under the clear skies of Kennewick.

Tri-City Dust Devils vs. Spokane Indians

1-4 p.m. — Gesa Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup between local teams in a vibrant community atmosphere.

Tri-City Dust Devils vs. Everett AquaSox

1-4 p.m. — Gesa Stadium — Check the local minor league teams in action as the Dust Devils take on the AquaSox.