Good morning, Pasco.

A wildfire in Juniper Dunes burned 10,577 acres by 2:47 p.m. June 15 and was later reported at 3,627 acres as it spread deeper into the wilderness.

The area remains closed with no evacuations ordered.

The Kennewick Fire Department set a building on fire intentionally for live-fire training at Old Ernie’s Car Place on West Canal Drive today — the exercise runs from 9 a.m. to noon and residents were informed about the expected smoke.

Franklin County Sheriff’s Department warns travelers that chip sealing work is beginning today on roads including R-170, Sagehill, N Wahluke, Filbert, Mt. Vista, Lind, Hoover, and Klaus and advises caution due to loose gravel and reduced speeds.

Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland settled a National Labor Relations Board case after nurses reported union-related retaliation.

Under the settlement — issued on April 21, 2026 — the hospital removed discipline from nurse files and posted a 60-day notice outlining federal labor rights.

On June 13, hundreds gathered at Lampson Stadium in Kennewick for a football camp hosted by the Big Bro Joe Foundation — Seahawks stars Earl Thomas III, Cody White and Rylie Mills shared lessons on perseverance.

Organizers hope it becomes an annual camp.

Pasco hosted its first official FIFA World Cup fan zone watch party Monday + local fans gathered to watch Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 as over 66,000 cheered at Lumen Field in Seattle.

River of Fire Festival

2-10 p.m. — Columbia Park — Free entry — Celebrate the 4th of July with family fun, live music, delicious food, and a stunning fireworks display.

Hillsboro Hops vs. Tri-City Dust Devils

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Gesa Stadium — Tickets available — Catch the live baseball action as the Hillsboro Hops take on the Tri-City Dust Devils.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

Camp runs Jul 14-16 — Columbia Basin College — Registration fee of $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with expert drills and coaching.