Good morning, Pasco.

HungryGen Church has nearly finished its five-year, $10 million remodel on Edison Street in Kennewick for a new space that seats 1,000 worshippers with room for hundreds of children—church leaders need to raise about $1 million more before holding their first service in January.

Clean food tech is moving from lab tests to mass production as companies scale up cell-grown meat to lower resource use and environmental impact+ federal agencies now check safety in every step before the products reach consumers.

Producers like GOOD Meat and Upside Foods are refining techniques so that future buyers can enjoy a more affordable, sustainable meat alternative.

Storytime Bookshop in downtown Kennewick is hosting the SOCO arts festival this weekend—local artists will display their work and perform.

Emergency services in West Richland improved yesterday after Station 410 reopened, reducing response times from seven to five minutes.

Benton County Fire District 4 reported the faster responses allowed crews to catch fires early—helping to lessen damage in emergencies.

The Kennewick Fire Department held its historic push-in ceremony on Sep 16 when it welcomed three new ambulances for improved emergency response—officials said the addition will help reduce response times for emergencies.

Benton County held a voter registration drive on National Voter Registration Day to help residents register or update their voter information & answer questions about local races, with officials stressing the impact of these votes.

Residents can register in person until Election Day on November 4.

Gooder Foods recalled eight lots of its mac and cheese products yesterday after undeclared milk and cashew allergens caused eight allergic reactions — consumers are urged to return the affected items for a refund.

The Tri-Cities IRONMAN race on September 21 will lead to road closures in West Richland—detours start at 6:00 a.m. with athletes expected between 8:00 a.m. and noon.

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.