Good morning, Pasco.

Rincon Broadcasting Group completed its purchase of FOX 11 and FOX 41 on July 18th at 2:32 p.m., ensuring that local news and weather coverage remains unchanged for viewers.

The acquisition, which includes seven stations across multiple regions, expands Rincon’s broadcast footprint into the Pacific Northwest, Southwest, and Mid South + offers new opportunities for local innovation.

A giant stuffed animal—Chubby—attached to a Ford SUV witnessed driver Shantel Bennet-Wyatt use a machete and later hit a man at Peanuts Park in Pasco this week; police arrested the driver for first-degree and vehicular assault while they continue to investigate.

At Peanuts Park, Pasco PD arrested 36-year-old Shantel Bennet-Wyatt for 1st Degree and Vehicular Assault after she tried to attack a man with a machete and hit him with her SUV—witnessed by Chubby the Bear, a 93-inch stuffed animal still held at the police garage during the investigation.

Chiawana High School is sending students from Pasco to Japan for a two-week cultural exchange, where they will live with host families and visit Tokyo, Sensoji Temple, and Tokyo Disneyland — the program is organized with Yamate Gakuin Junior High School in Yokohama.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Benton Franklin County Fair

Aug 18 - Aug 23 — Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo — Entry fee varies — Celebrate agriculture with rides, exhibits, and family-friendly activities at this local fair.