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Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local residents can donate extra food, clothing, and gifts to help families in need through nearby drop boxes and collection events run by organizations (Feeding America, Goodwill, and the Salvation Army) during the busy holiday season as winter approaches. FOX 41 Yakima
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials warned on Tuesday, Dec. 9 that rain will push the Yakima River to 15.8 feet by Friday from Benton City to the Delta area, flooding West Richland Golf Course and nearby roads. Residents near the river should prepare for the worst flooding in 30 years (last seen in 1996). 610 KONA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County commissioners and state lawmakers met Tuesday at the HAPO Center to call for immediate Highway 395 safety upgrades after two fatal crashes in one week and 10 deaths over five years. Community members proposed adding lights, overpasses, and roundabouts to prevent further tragedies. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Pasco salons face a Dec. 31 deadline to stop using cosmetics that include prohibited chemicals as required by the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act. The state Department of Ecology offers guidance (sell-through and disposal instructions) to help businesses comply. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Benton-Franklin Health District alerted local businesses near Tri-Cities about an individual posing as a food inspector who attempted access to three restaurant kitchens over the past month; when questioned, the impostor fled & authorities remind staff to verify proper ID. NBC Tri-Cities
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chiawana High School senior guard Baylee Maldonado will play at Central Washington University after scoring 19 and 24 points in the team's first two wins. The dedicated player earned a sportsmanship award last season + is praised for her academic success and strong work ethic. Apple Valley News Now
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