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Pasco Hosts 4th of July Car Show
PASCO, Wash. -- Pasco's Memorial Park hosted it's annual Show and Shine car show today, showing off over 100 cars. The event took place from noon until 4:00 p.m., showcasing cars, bikes, and trucks, new and old. Among them were Oldsmobile's, Cadillac's, Pontiac's, Thunderbird's, and other classic cars. Running the...
Pasco's new roundabout at Road 68 to cause closures, expect delays starting July 8
Folks commuting through Pasco may need to plan ahead after this weekend. City officials tell us the construction of a new roundabout at Road 68 and West Court Street is slated to begin on Monday, July 8th. They say the project, which will continue though mid-September, will cause the closure...
People across the region attend Pasco's Grand Old 4th of July Parade
PASCO, Wash. --- Thousands of people from all over the Tri-Cities came together to watch Pasco's Grand Old 4th of July Parade, in downtown Pasco on Thursday morning. It started at 3rd Avenue and Sylvester Street, traveling clockwise from 3rd, down to Clark Street, then to 14th Avenue, and back to Sylvester Street.
Fireworks Safety In Tri-Cities & Laws Around Using Them
People around the area have been stocking up on fireworks for the 4th of July holiday. You can't miss the tents selling the traditional 4th entertainment as more and more cities have either legalized or relaxed their laws around fireworks use. That can lead to confusion among residents in Tri-Cities. The cities are on the same pages with the majority of things but fireworks are a little different.
Tri-Cities Rotary Announces Date for the Popular Annual Duck Race
The 36th Annual Mid-Columbia Duck Race will be held on Saturday, September 24th. It's one of my all-time favorite family-friendly events, and I can't wait! This year, the 36th Annual Mid-Columbia Duck Race will be held at Columbia Park. Ducks are scheduled to hit the water at 12 noon. The annual race is a fundraising effort for 5 local Rotary clubs. Money raised goes to support local human service organizations, projects, and student education. Nearly $3 million has been raised since the Duck Races began.
Love: A Dog Park Is Finally Coming to Kennewick Washington
A Dog Park Is Finally Coming to Kennewick Washington. I've got three dogs that love going to the dog park but the problem is that we only have one dog park here in the Tri-Cities and it's located in Richland. Where Will The New Dog Park Be Located In Kennewick...
Pasco’s the Place for a Grand Old Fourth of July!
There has been an Independence Day celebration in the City of Pasco for more than six decades. It all began in the 1970s when the Pasco Chamber of Commerce put on a fireworks show at Edgar Brown Stadium. Over the years, the Independence Day celebration has changed and evolved to the multi-day event the city sponsors today.
Cooling centers open in Tri-Cities, Walla Walla, Yakima and Ellensburg as temps are set to hit triple digits
TRI-CITIES, Wash. – With maximum temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits this weekend, health districts and local governments are opening cooling shelters across the region. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, heat is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in the United States. For those...
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