Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Coats for Kids drive, collecting winter coats for children in need, began on Oct. 14 and will accept donations at various Tri-Cities and Yakima locations until Dec. 6. NBC Tri-Cities
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Amazon's Pasco warehouse, now operational and geared toward enhancing the company's national delivery speeds, has processed 32 million units and is hiring up to 1,500 employees. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
- ➤ Tidewater's Snake River Terminal in Pasco undergoes a $6.2 million expansion, increasing its capacity for biodiesel blending to 2 million gallons per month, supported by a USDA grant, to enhance renewable energy distribution in the Pacific Northwest. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ESD 123's arts program in Pasco, Washington has enhanced support for students with complex needs and their teachers through a $10,000 grant from the Dream Building Education Foundation, benefiting K-12 and ECAP programs across 23 districts. Apple Valley News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The first frost in the Tri-Cities area is expected on October 25th, 2024, crucial for gardeners and farmers to plan their activities accordingly. KFLD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Tri-Cities face a critical physician shortage, resulting in long wait times for appointments and increased health care worker burden. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
- ➤ David Elgarico discusses his leadership approach and initiatives to improve healthcare staffing and address mental health needs in his role as market president of Lourdes Health and Trios Health. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
- ➤ Health experts in Tri-Cities, WA, emphasize the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu, COVID, and RSV as the season for respiratory illnesses arrives. KEPR
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Washington State Dance Drill Coaches Association Fall Conference
Experience a comprehensive Fall Conference designed for dance drill coaches with opportunities for professional development and networking.
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Pasco Makeup Blowout Sale Event
Experience an exciting weekend of beauty and savings at the Makeup Blowout Sale, featuring a wide range of cosmetic products.
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Spook-Tacular Halloween Costume Contest & Dance
Celebrate Halloween with a lively costume contest and dance event at the Columbia Valley Grange in Pasco.
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3rd Annual Witchy Brunch Celebration
Experience a magical brunch filled with witch-themed delicacies, tarot readings, a costume contest, and games while supporting local female-owned businesses.
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Ramon Ayala - The Beginning of an End Tour 2024
Experience a captivating concert by the legendary Ramon Ayala at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.
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Cat Adoption Event by Tumbleweed Cat Rescue
Experience the joy of adopting a new feline friend at Tumbleweed Cat Rescue's event, an all-volunteer initiative supporting local cat welfare.
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~ Ryan Holiday
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