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Pasco
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Monday, Kennewick police reported that 71-year-old Daphne Rothfork was struck while crossing 27th Avenue near Tacoma Street and died at the scene — the 59-year-old driver was not under the influence and speeding was not suspected. NBC Tri-Cities
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Panera Bread will open its second Tri-Cities location at 6821 W. Canal Drive in Kennewick at 6 a.m. July 31, offering the first 100 guests a year’s worth of Your Pick Two meals and letting local nonprofits host fundraisers with a 30% donation on net sales through Oct. 31 — the store will hire between 55 and 60 employees and operate Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
- ➤ Gray’s Pizza and Bar held its ribbon cutting on Jul 28 — marking its official opening with plans for live entertainment and dining — and local community leaders attended the event. Apple Valley News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On July 28, 1996, college students uncovered the ancient remains of Kennewick Man along the Columbia River, sparking controversy over study versus reburial under NAGPRA. Advances in DNA testing confirmed his Native American ancestry, and in 2017 he was ceremonially reburied—attended by over 200 tribal members—in honor of tribal requests. FOX 41 Yakima
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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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