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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The B Reactor Museum Association will hold its 2025 year in review meeting on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Richland Public Library+ the meeting will include board and committee elections where members in good standing can be nominated for new leadership positions. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Washington State grocery stores will charge 12¢ for reusable plastic carry-out bags starting Jan 1, 2026 while paper bags remain at 8¢ until Dec 31, 2025—this fee hike is meant to encourage shoppers to bring their own bags. 610 KONA
- ➤ Starting Jan 1, 2026, plastic carry-out bags will cost 12 cents, up from 8 cents until December 31 — the fee increase is designed to encourage shoppers to bring their own bags — paper bag fees remain unchanged at 8 cents. KFLD
- ➤ Mortgage rates are expected to rise in December as analysts warn that lingering Fed disagreements and postponed key economic reports may push the 30-year average to 6.3% (with lenders adjusting expectations ahead of the December 9-10 meeting) based on November's rate fluctuations. FOX 41 Yakima
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medicare beneficiaries in Pasco must plan for higher costs in 2026 as Part B premiums rise to $202.90 and deductibles to $283 while the number of Part D plans shrinks, limiting drug coverage options; residents can compare plans during Medicare open enrollment from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 to avoid unexpected charges—contact local SHIP for advice. FOX 41 Yakima
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A food article highlights 13 winter casseroles to warm up dinners with simple recipes—ranging from leftover roast beef shepherd’s pie to chicken spaghetti—for busy households on cold nights. FOX 41 Yakima
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