Good morning, Pasco.

The Fiery Foods Festival will take place at Peanuts Park on September 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.—the free event offers live entertainment, local vendors, a Hot Pepper Eating Contest, and a new Wingstop Cluckin’ Hot Wing Challenge with a kids’ paint area for family fun.

Crews responded to a fire at Lakeview Mobile Home Park on August 20th that left a mobile home uninhabitable—firefighters located a woman and her 11-month-old inside and reported that a smoking breaker box started the blaze with no injuries reported.

On August 20 at 12:46 p.m., firefighters responded to a blaze at Lakeview Mobile Home Park on Pasco’s east end that gutted a mobile home and left a resident and their 11-month-old baby without injuries—fire crews controlled the fire while the Red Cross helped arrange temporary housing.

Joshua Davis, 38, is accused of fatally stabbing school bus driver Richard Lenhart in 2021—an act witnessed by children—and had his not guilty by reason of insanity plea rejected by a judge this week, with his trial resuming on September 16.

Washington recorded 15,104 business applications in February compared to 8,008 a year before, marking an 88.6% increase when the nation dropped by 4.5%.

Benton and Franklin counties saw a combined 3,381 applications in 2024, up 5.4% and the highest rate since 2017 — factors that may include the strong tech sector and supportive state policies.

Orion High School opened in Pasco on August 20th.

The new campus offers modern classrooms and digital resources for local students.

The City of Pasco is accepting applications for the District 4 City Council seat following Pete Serrano’s resignation — the selected candidate must be a registered voter from District 4, will serve until December 31, and applicants must apply by September 2.

Kennewick and Benton County officials opened the new Moderate Risk Waste Facility at 1709 S Ely Street—open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.—to help residents safely dispose of paints, pesticides, and automotive fluids.

Items like appliances, fireworks, and medicines are not accepted.

Columbia Crossing Swim

4-6 p.m. — Columbia River — Registration fee required — Compete in a thrilling 1.5 mile open water swim across the scenic Columbia River.

2nd Annual Car Show by Undertakers Motor Club

1-6 p.m. — Fraternal Order of Eagles — Registration fee applies — Celebrate automotive culture with classic cars, family activities, and local food in the Tri-Cities.