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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Pasco. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Toys for Tots Tri-Cities is asking for toy donations for babies and older children at its Santa's workshop set up at the fairgrounds as Christmas nears. The organization invites local families to drop off toys to help brighten the holiday season. KEPR
- ➤ Pasco Parks & Recreation said Memorial Aquatic Park’s pool dome will not reopen for public use until HVAC issues are fixed, allowing high school swim teams to use the facility in the meantime. The system is expected to be operational in late January or early February at 1520 West Shoshone Street. 610 KONA
- ➤ Tri-City Alliance for the Unhoused, a new nonprofit, is looking for property in the Tri-Cities to offer safe overnight shelter for people living outside by modeling programs in Walla Walla + Hermiston; local support will be key as organizers work to secure a building. Apple Valley News Now
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Insurify data shows that as of Dec. 1, pet insurance rates remained steady with average monthly costs at $42 for dogs and $23 for cats (based on data from over 250,000 quotes). Variations in state rates reflect local differences in veterinary care and cost of living. FOX 41 Yakima
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study from Baylor College of Medicine found that seniors who garden experienced up to 29% less knee pain + arthritis risk, though further research is needed to confirm a direct benefit. FOX 41 Yakima
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new online article offers 13 make-ahead casserole recipes to ease holiday potlucks this December. The list features dishes (like Chicken Cobbler and Baked Ziti) that promise comfort and creativity for local gatherings. FOX 41 Yakima
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