Good morning, Pasco.

Kennewick’s Three Rivers Convention Center is hosting its annual tattoo convention today — running through Sunday with tattoo artistry, seminars, acrobatics, special deals and a complimentary car show.

Entry is $15 per day, with a three-day pass for $35 and free admission for children five and under.

Tri-Cities Animal Services in Pasco will host the 'Felines and Firefighters' event on September 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The city partners with local fire departments to promote cat adoptions—most animals have been treated, vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered with a $50 fee.

Ahava Coffee has signed a lease for a new shop in Badger Heights Plaza — across from Country Mercantile in Badger Mountain South.

The business left its first Richland location months ago and now joins the growing Dallas Road corridor marked by high residential and commercial development.

Hot Mess Burger and Fries is asking the community for help after its griddle broke down—this failure is one of several equipment issues that has kept the food truck closed as the owners raise funds for repairs, a new truck, or a brick-and-mortar option.

A Richland OBGYN accused of assaulting over 100 female patients agreed to stop treating women as the Washington Medical Commission reviews more than 18 lawsuits and 10 complaints against him and Kadlec Regional Medical Center—an order that will last until the investigation is complete.

Jarrett Spaeth said the tattoo convention at Three Rivers Convention Center will take place this weekend and showcase a range of styles by top artists.

A red flag warning is in effect today from 1 PM to 11 PM PDT due to dry, windy conditions that may quickly spread any fire.

Tri-Cities Prep in Pasco completed a $3.2 million expansion this fall that added six new classrooms including a science lab and over 10,000 square feet of learning space to eliminate portable classrooms and nearly double capacity — the new wing is already in use for testing and learning support.

Richland City Council unanimously backed a plan to drop a $20 car tab fee in favor of a 0.1% sales tax increase expected to generate about $2.25 million annually for road repairs.

The tax will take effect in January—council members call it a big win—and could serve as a model as nearby Pasco weighs similar TBD options.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 130,000 Persilux zebra blinds sold on Amazon between June 2023 and June 2025 because the cords present a strangulation risk to children.

Consumers were advised to stop using the blinds immediately (no injuries have been reported).

A study found that skin-to-skin care helps boost brain growth in babies born too early—research tracked 88 infants in the hospital and found longer cuddle sessions are linked to changes in brain areas that control feelings and stress.

The findings suggest that gentle, nurturing contact may shape early brain development.

A Tri-Cities urgent care clinic that operates in Pasco and Richland will pay $2.8 million to settle claims that it overbilled Medicare and Medicaid for panel tests—officials say the settlement follows a federal and state investigation.

Michael Salgado 30th Anniversary Concert

7-11:59 p.m. — High Point Concert & Event Center — VIP Tables $925, General Admission $55 — Experience an unforgettable night with Michael Salgado and special guests in a stunning outdoor setting.