Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pasco residents learned of a festive Christmas event that featured Buddy the Elf in Kennewick on Saturday, where families enjoyed holiday cheer + fun activities before the season’s official kickoff. Apple Valley News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Van Giesen was closed between Terminal Drive and 38th Street on Dec. 13 due to rising Yakima River flooding – Richland Police advised drivers to steer clear of water-covered roads. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Arctic air from Canada has fueled severe flooding across Washington (triggering thousands of evacuations in Monroe) and officials warn of rising rivers and mudslide risks. Emergency teams in the Tri-Cities are monitoring water levels as floodwaters slowly recede. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Flooding has eased in western Washington after heavy rains in recent days, and residents observed lower water levels in local neighborhoods. Local officials (in Pasco) say cleanup efforts are ongoing to support recovery in affected areas. Apple Valley News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu season is underway as CDC data shows a 3.2% increase in doctor visits for flu-like symptoms in the week ending Dec. 6; experts advise residents, especially older adults, to get the flu vaccine to counter the mutated H3N2 subclade K strain. FOX 41 Yakima
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