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Strides Therapeutic Horsemanship Center in Pasco announced it will close after 19 years of offering equine-assisted therapy due to financial challenges—receiving less than half of the nearly $10,000 monthly funding needed forced the center to deplete its reserves.

Goodwill Industries has applied for a special permit to build a thrift store with an operations center and offices at 7511 Wrigley Drive in Pasco after purchasing five undeveloped acres in 2019 for $1.17 million.

A public hearing will be held on July 9th at City Hall and a decision on the permit is expected about ten days later.

Goodwill Industries plans to open a new thrift store at 7511 Wrigley Drive that will include a store + offices and an operations center; a public hearing will be held on July 9th at City Hall and a decision will come 10 days later.

The group bought the five-acre parcel in 2019 for $1.17 million and expects the facility to mirror one in Kennewick.

Today, Kroger said in its Q1 earnings report that it will close 60 stores over the next 18 months and Washington shoppers might face fewer options if local Fred Meyer or QFC outlets are hit.

The company said it will offer jobs to employees from affected outlets—more details will be shared as the plan moves forward.

The Pasco School District settled a racial discrimination lawsuit by paying $1.9 million to José Hernandez, a former transportation director who worked for 19 years and said he faced racist slurs, threats and degrading graffiti.

Hernandez was placed on leave and demoted under false charges after speaking up—Bloom Law PLLC handled his case.

Crayan mattresses sold on Amazon were recalled because they did not meet fire safety standards — about 100,000 mattresses bought from July 2022 to June 2024 should not be used.

Customers must mark their mattress as 'Recalled' — then email a photo to request a refund per the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission instructions.

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.

Tri-City Dust Devils vs. Everett AquaSox

1-4 p.m. — Gesa Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup between local teams.

Tri-City Dust Devils vs. Everett AquaSox

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Gesa Stadium — Check website for ticket prices — Catch the thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup between the Dust Devils and AquaSox.

Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp

Fri-Sun, Jul 18-20 — Columbia Basin College — $97 fee for observing coaches — Improve basketball skills while having fun in an engaging youth environment.

Shoreline Run

7:30-10:00 a.m. — Howard Amon Park — Registration fees apply — Participate in a 10K or a fun 2-mile run along the scenic shoreline.