Friday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Pasco will join local law enforcement for National Night Out at the west end of Chiawana Park on August 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The first 100 kids to arrive will receive a free KONA Ice treat—an opportunity to meet officers and enjoy community activities. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Pasco will host a water safety event on Saturday, August 2 at the Memorial Pool — free life jackets will be provided and the Pasco Fire Department will perform a CPR demonstration — followed by a free swim session at 6:15 p.m. and a family movie night at dusk. KEPR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alaska Airlines will offer daily nonstop flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Hollywood Burbank Airport starting Oct. 26, after Avelo Airlines exits the market in December — giving travelers an added choice before Breeze Airways begins its route next spring. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Mexican citizen living in Pasco was sentenced to 10 years in prison on July 31 after pleading guilty to drug dealing charges from a January 18, 2024 arrest in Sunnyside—he was caught with 25 pounds of meth while trying to sell up to 50 pounds. Apple Valley News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In the first year of the Washington Bee Atlas, volunteers identified 25 rare native bee species including a record-size eastern carpenter bee in the Tri-Cities and a rare Anthrophora crotchii in Grant and Kittitas counties — researchers will examine 17,000 specimens to uncover more about bees thriving east of the Cascades — as part of ongoing conservation efforts. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City crews are extending construction on Broadmoor Boulevard until August 23 due to scheduling delays that require continued lane closures — the city expects to complete the project before the school year begins. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Construction on Broadmoor Boulevard in Pasco now extends until August 23 due to scheduling delays that require lane closures for safe work—city crews aim to finish before the school year begins and thanked residents for their patience. NBC Tri-Cities
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 12-U Reign baseball team from Tri-Cities clinched a spot in the Cal Ripken World Series after winning state and regional tournaments — they will face 41 teams in Branson beginning August 6 — and fundraisers are underway at Proof Kitchen and Bar in Pasco to cover travel costs. Apple Valley News Now
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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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