Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Construction is underway for the new $40.4M Pasco Aquatics Center in Broadmoor — the 47,000-square-foot facility will feature indoor attractions such as two lazy rivers, water slides, and an indoor natatorium, plus outdoor amenities including a climbing wall that will run seasonally. A design-build process saved funds that allowed the indoor area to expand by 10 percent, and the center is scheduled to open on May 25th. NBC Tri-Cities
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Kennewick Fruit + Produce Company Building, one of the Tri-Cities' oldest commercial sites, was officially listed on July 7 by the National Park Service after nomination by the state preservation department. This new recognition joins other historic ratings + landmarks that mark the region’s commercial growth and early ties to the Hanford facility. KFLD
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mortgage rates for a 30-year fixed-rate loan climbed to 6.84% at the end of July 17 due to tariffs and rising inflation on household goods — these economic shifts signal higher borrowing costs that could affect local home buyers. Local market watchers say the changes may add pressure to housing affordability as the Fed remains cautious ahead of its next meeting. FOX 41 Yakima
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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.
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The Commodores Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — HAPO Center — $40-$1000 — Experience legendary Motown and R&B with The Commodores on their Greatest Hits Tour.
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Breakthrough Basketball Elite Skills & Playmaking Camp
Aug 1-3 — Columbia Basin College — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills while building character and confidence.
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Eerkes Memorial Auction & Golf Tournament
Various times — CBC Student Recreation Center — Email for sponsorship — A premier fundraising event supporting local youth with exciting auctions and golf tournaments.
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Conscious Living Expo
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. — HAPO Center — Check the event page for pricing — Explore holistic living and connect with like-minded individuals in a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
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Tri-Cities Powerhouse Comic Con 2025
10 AM - 5 PM — Red Lion Hotel Pasco Airport & Conference Center — Tickets available — The ultimate multi-genre pop culture and comic convention uniting all fandoms in Tri-Cities.
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~ Simone de Beauvoir
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