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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 21, the 3 Rivers Community Foundation launched its Meet the Moment campaign to raise funds for its 2025 Annual Grant Cycle supporting nonprofits in Benton and Franklin Counties. An anonymous donor offered a $50,000 matching challenge+ every donation made by September 30 will be doubled as noted by the foundation. FOX 41 Yakima
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Washington's new statewide rent cap will be 9.683% for 2026, down from the 10% maximum used for 2025 under House Bill 1217 signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson in May. The law limits annual increases to 7% + inflation or 10% and exempts new construction and specific property types, with the new rate announced each July based on inflation data. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jacqueline Brewster, a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at New Horizons High School in Pasco, was named the 2025 GRADS Teacher of the Year by the Washington Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Educators—her award will be presented on August 5 in Spokane and she will join Sageview High School next year to teach Mental Health and Tech Literacy. 610 KONA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors said movies and TV mislead people about heart attacks— a study found that nearly 75% of people learned their symptoms from dramas instead of medical advice. Dr. Ann Eckhardt explained that real heart attacks often show mild chest discomfort and that delays in treatment can cause serious heart damage. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ The Benton-Franklin Health District warned residents about swimmer’s itch in parts of the Columbia River — a condition that causes burning, itching, and red rashes — after several people reported symptoms from swimming. Dr. Steve Krager said the itch is not dangerous but can cause discomfort and advised swimmers to avoid marshy areas, dry off quickly and not feed birds near the water. NBC Tri-Cities
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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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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.
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