Good morning, Pasco.

Pasco PD officers responded last Friday to a 9-1-1 call reporting an intruder in a residential chimney and discovered it was an owl.

The officer partnered with Blue Mountain Wildlife — experts in animal rescues — to safely free and return the bird to the wild.

A recent study using NUFORC data shows Washington ranks second in UFO sightings per capita, with the highest number of reports on Aug.

2 and West Richland recording one on May 31 (the average time is 9:16 p.m.).

Pasco Councilman Leo Perales is urging residents to sign an online form to request Trader Joe’s in the Tri-Cities.

The effort comes as a growing community seeks a new grocery option (a call modeled after recent state openings).

Kuki Izakaya, the first restaurant in Vista Field, opened in Kennewick on Jun.

30 (it offers locals a fresh dining option).

The federal government is launching a major student loan overhaul that revises borrowing limits and repayment options for local college students; the new rules take effect today to help them manage their education costs.

A Richland High School baseball player was named Washington State 4-A player of the year on Jun.

30. The honor recognizes his performance on the field.

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.