Good morning, Pasco.

Communities In Schools of Benton-Franklin has launched its End-of-Year Giving Campaign with donations matched by Hanford Mission Integration Solutions up to $7,500 to support local youth and families until December 31.

Dozens of boxes with over 1,400 wreaths were delivered to Mueller’s Desert Lawn and Memorial Park in Kennewick in preparation for National Wreaths Across America Day + the public can honor veterans at the ceremony beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec.

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A survey finds that Washingtonians now favor 'A Christmas Story' over 'Die Hard' as their top holiday movie in 2025.

The poll reveals changing tastes in classic Christmas films among local viewers.

Contractors will begin removing the Bateman Island Causeway on Dec.

22 while public access ends on Dec. 21 to help improve the Yakima River Delta ecosystem. Excavation will start on Jan. 5 by the US Army Corps of Engineers & partners.

A study published on Dec.

8 showed that boys who consistently took part in organized sports between ages 6 and 10 had fewer defiant behaviors in tween years—supporting the idea that sports help nurture self-control. Parents can consider this approach to help children learn respect for rules.

Kennewick will cut the ribbon for a new BMX pump track at Vancouver Park at 11 a.m. Dec.

11 (built with nearly $500k in grant funds) to support growing local cycling interest.