Good Day
Pasco
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Postal Service’s Operation Santa is underway as children send holiday letters to Santa to have their wishes fulfilled—each letter must include a full name, return address and be postmarked by December 6; the official address is 123 Elf Road, North Pole 88888. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ The City of Pasco will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, 2025, to honor Hispanic contributions. Councilmembers Leo Perales and Blanche Barajas read the proclamation in English and Spanish — the theme is Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future. NBC Tri-Cities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new WalletHub report names Washington the 3rd best state for teacher support in 2025 — the report shows improved salary gains and digital learning plans but notes that schools still need more resources to fully support teachers. 610 KONA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pasco City Council filled the vacant Council Position No. 4 by selecting Joe Cotta during a special meeting on September 15 after Mayor and Councilmember Pete Serrano resigned on August 9 — his term may conclude on November 25 or at the end of this year pending the November election results. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ The Pasco City Council is planning to address a budget shortfall for road projects by considering a Transportation Benefit District that would add a vehicle license fee up to $50 or a sales tax of 0.1%—with plans to hold regular public comments. Anti-tax activist Tim Eyman, who has not paid registration fees in protest, opposed the measure and criticized the process as secret. FOX 41 Yakima
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New research shows that acupuncture helps older people manage chronic back pain safely and effectively. The study found that adults over 65 who received acupuncture reported less pain and improved movement compared to those who had standard care — highlighting acupuncture’s benefits as a less invasive treatment option. FOX 41 Yakima
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Backyard fire pits are being upgraded with added lighting, music, safe cooking grates (placed 10 feet from structures) and comfortable seating to become inviting outdoor rooms for fall gatherings, and homeowners are using these changes to extend the season's social hours. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Searches for Monstera have jumped 600% in the past year, showing a growing interest in indoor gardening as National Indoor Plant Week is set for the third week of September—giving Pasco residents a time to learn the benefits and challenges of caring for houseplants. FOX 41 Yakima
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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.
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