Good morning, Pasco.

T-Mobile will close seven retail locations across Washington between Sept.

21 and Nov. 18, including in Kennewick, Vancouver, and Bothell, affecting 77 employees. The closures follow earlier layoffs as the company adjusts its retail footprint.

Kennewick Schools and the teachers union agreed on a two-year contract covering the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years, ensuring compensation raises, enhanced special education support, and improved teacher collaboration.

The agreement runs through 2029 and aims to maintain safe learning conditions.

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced a multistate $17.1 billion settlement that will require Meta to set child safety measures on Instagram and Facebook, including a two-hour daily limit and stricter age controls; if approved, up to $237 million may flow to Washington (benefiting local youth in communities like Pasco).

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said at an event in Pasco that he plans to ban cellphones in K-12 public schools statewide during the next legislative session.

He will announce a detailed proposal on Sep. 15, and if passed, districts will start the ban next September.

DOE restarted certification for transuranic waste at Hanford Site in Richland to safely package waste for shipment.

The waste will be sent to the WIPP in New Mexico by Sept. 30, 2028 — a key milestone to reduce long-term risk.

Kylo, a 115-lb, 5-year-old dog from Pet Overpopulation Prevention, needs a home with a yard in Pasco.

The house-trained pup enjoys walks and couch time with his foster canine companions.

Kylo is a 5-year-old, 115-lb dog in foster care in Pasco who needs a home with a yard for play and exercise.

He is house- and crate-trained, not good with cats, and best suited for families with children older than 10.