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Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hosting Spooky Ball 2 at the Hapo Center tomorrow to honor Hispanic Heritage Month—featuring a taco bar crawl, face painting and awards that recognize long-time community contributors. KEPR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce launched a new video series today that features local candidates (from Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, West Richland, Port of Benton and Port of Kennewick) answering questions on supporting business growth, boosting entrepreneurship, and addressing housing shortages ahead of the November 4 election. Voters and business leaders can watch the videos to learn about the candidates’ plans for the region’s economic future. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mortgage rates fell 14 basis points to 6.11% APR on a 30-year fixed loan for the week ending Oct. 16 as concerns over slowing hiring influenced market trends — economists expect the Fed to consider rate cuts at upcoming meetings. Future rate cuts may lead to slightly lower rates through 2026 while affordability for buyers remains a challenge. FOX 41 Yakima
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On October 16th, the ACLU and United We Dream Fund launched the Defending Our Neighbors Fund to provide free legal help to immigrants in areas lacking services near ICE detention centers and in large immigrant communities—the fund aims to raise $30 million to support fair legal processes. FOX 41 Yakima
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross opened a new blood and platelet donation center in Kennewick this week to help meet a critical national shortage. The center is located at 7202 West Deschutes Avenue and operates Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., welcoming donors 17 and older who meet health requirements. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Officials warned consumers in Pasco to check Ben’s Original Ready Rice packages after small stones were found in products with best-by dates in August 2026, noting that naturally occurring stones from rice farms could cause mouth or digestive injuries. Affected items sold at retailers like HEB+Target were returned or discarded, and no injuries were reported. FOX 41 Yakima
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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.
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Annual Makeup Blowout Sale in Pasco
10 AM – 5 PM — Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pasco-Tricities — Free entry — Enjoy discounts up to 75% on makeup, skincare, and hair care products this weekend.
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