​The City of Pasco is seeking proposals from qualified organizations, nonprofits, and individuals to manage and operate two City-owned programs and facilities beginning in 2027.
 
"These programs have played an important role in the growth of downtown Pasco, and we're excited to give community organizations and local leaders the opportunity to help shape what's next," said City Manager Harold Stewart. "We're looking for partners who share our vision of a vibrant downtown where people gather, support local businesses, and enjoy spending time."
 
Applicants may submit proposals for one or both of the following opportunities:
 
The Pasco Farmers Market is one of the oldest markets in the region and features locally grown and locally produced fruits, vegetables, meat, baked goods, and artisan products. Located at Peanuts Park in the heart of historic downtown Pasco, the market serves as a gathering place for residents and visitors while supporting local agriculture and small businesses.
 
The Pasco Specialty Kitchen is a certified commercial kitchen and small business incubator featuring multiple walk-up vendor windows. The facility provides entrepreneurs with affordable commercial kitchen space to prepare food, while also offering direct-to-customer sales opportunities through its vendor windows.
 
A Request For Proposals (RFP) is not a contractual offer or a commitment to purchase services. The City will evaluate proposals based on each applicant's ability to effectively manage daily operations, support program growth and innovation, maintain regulatory compliance, and provide high-quality service to vendors, clients, and the community.
 
Proposals are due by August 5, 2026. Additional information, proposal requirements, and submission instructions are available on the City's RFP/Bid Postings webpage.

Lourdes Health and Trios Health are pleased to announce that Tyler Christensen, ARNP, CGRN, has joined Lourdes Medical Group and Trios Medical Group as a gastroenterology specialist.

Christensen will see patients at Lourdes Medical Center, 2nd Floor Clinic, located at 520 N. 4th Ave. in Pasco, and at the Trios Care Center at Southridge 4th Floor Clinic, located at 3730 Plaza Way in Kennewick.

Tyler provides care for a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), abdominal pain, chronic heartburn, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal bleeding, colon cancer screening, and more.

“We are delighted to welcome Tyler back to our market,” said Emilia Keener, Market Director of Lourdes Medical Group and Trios Medical Group. “Gastroenterology services remain in high demand, and we are grateful to expand our provider team to better serve our patients and community. Tyler is a strong patient advocate, and his experience and collaborative approach will help strengthen access to care across the community. We look forward to supporting the continued growth of his practice.”

Christensen earned his Associate Degree in Nursing from Walla Walla Community College and his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing. He went on to complete his Master of Science in Nursing from Maryville University and is an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
He is also a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and is certified by the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN).
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Patients can schedule an appointment with Tyler Christensen by calling 509-416-8885 (Lourdes) or 509-221-6450 (Trios).

CI Information Management (CIIM), a subsidiary of Columbia Ability Alliance and a NAID AAA certified provider of Secure Information Destruction and Secure Media Destruction, today announced it has achieved ISO 27001 certification for Information Security Management Systems,[ML1]  awarded by Amtivo, a globally recognized and accredited certification body. CIIM is now one of the few providers in the region to hold both NAID AAA and ISO 27001 certifications simultaneously.

ISO 27001 is the internationally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Achieving certification confirms that every process in CIIM's operation, from scheduling and chain of custody to final destruction and Certificate of Destruction issuance, is conducted under verified, repeatable systems built to protect sensitive information at every step.

"This certification gives us the verified framework to keep raising the bar for our clients," said Miracle Lewis, Divisional Manager at CI Information Management. "As businesses cycle through more technology than ever and data exposure risks continue to grow, our commitment is to be the most rigorously certified provider in our region. Our clients, and their clients, deserve to know that every document, hard drive, and device we handle meets international security standards."

For CIIM's clients, ISO 27001 certification means greater confidence in HIPAA, FACTA, and GLBA compliance backed by independently audited systems, reduced liability for healthcare, legal, financial, and government organizations, and the assurance of a provider committed to continuous improvement through ongoing risk assessments, employee training, and regular audits.

​The City of Pasco will host an expanded Official FWC26 Fan Zone event on July 1, celebrating the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) advancing to the Round of 32.
 
Soccer fans will be able to experience a full day of Fan Zone excitement at Gesa Stadium, with two Round of 32 matches being shown live on the big screen. The Fan Zone will open at 12:30PM on July 1. Kickoff for Match 82 in the Round of 32 will be at 1:00PM.
 
At 5:00PM, fans can cheer on the USMNT as they take the pitch for Match 81 in the Round of 32.
 
Between matches, fans will be able to enjoy live music from Los Fujis, esports, knockerball, soccer skills and drills, and more.
 
The final Tri-Cities Fan Zone event will take place on July 6 at Gesa Stadium. Gates open at 3:00PM, and kickoff is scheduled for 5:00PM.
 
For more information, please visit Official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone | Pasco, WA - Official Website
 

As the nation celebrates 250 years of American Independence, the City of Pasco will host its annual Grand Old 4th of July celebration.
 
The festivities begin on Saturday, June 27, with the annual Free Family Bike Ride at Riverview Park. Attendees of all ages are invited to ride bikes, trikes, scooters, unicycles – or just walk - along the riverfront trail from 8:00-10:00AM. Refreshments will be offered at the finish line, with a drawing for prizes at 10:00AM. All registered participants are eligible for prizes!
 
Then, on July 4, start your day off right with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Memorial Park - just $7 per person starting at 7:00AM. At 9:15, kids will have a chance to burn off some energy with a street dance before the annual parade rolls through. 
 
At noon, we'll have a classic car show at Memorial Park, plus the beloved Cardboard Regatta at 1:00PM and inflatables open from 12:00-4:00PM. 
 
Battle of the Bands returns to Gesa Stadium this year, with free admission for all attendees. Gates open at 6:30 PM and music starts at 7:30 PM. Attendees will be able to vote for their favorite band, before we wrap up the celebration with a spectacular fireworks show starting at 10PM.
 
More information about the Grand Old 4th of July Celebration is available at www.PascoGO4.com.
 
Fireworks will be legal to purchase and use beginning June 28, but not all fireworks are legal in Pasco. Residents are encouraged to review City regulations before purchasing or using fireworks. Those looking for a safe, family-friendly alternative are invited to attend the free fireworks display at Gesa Stadium.
More information about fireworks regulations in Pasco is available here: Fireworks Regulations | Pasco, WA - Official Website
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​Business owners, investors, and developers have a unique opportunity to be part of the growth in the heart of Pasco. The City is seeking proposals to buy and activate three pieces of downtown property currently owned by the City. Each piece of property is currently zoned C-2 Central Business District, which allows a wide variety of businesses and the optional development of residential units above the first floor.
The properties include a large, single-story building next door to the Pasco Farmers Market, an empty lot ready for development, and a move-in-ready space on Lewis Street. Interested bidders should submit proposals that attract visitors and contribute to the downtown culture, with a focus on a pedestrian-friendly environment.
Information about the properties, submission requirements, and selection process is available here: RFP/Bid Postings • Request for Proposals - Purchase & Activate
Interested parties are invited to review the available properties and submit proposals no later than July 17, 2026.

​The City of Pasco will host a Water Use Efficiency (WUE) Forum on June 30, 2026 at Pasco City Hall from 1:00-2:00PM. This forum is a chance for residents to learn about the City’s proposed WUE goals for the coming decade, and share their response before the proposed goals are presented to the City Council for consideration.
 
The Washington State Department of Health requires Municipal Water Suppliers to enhance efficient water use, and manage water resources for fish and wildlife. Opportunities for water conservation include things like using water-efficient faucet and showerhead fixtures, notifying customers about leaks, and showing water consumption history on each customer’s bill.
 
Residents are encouraged to review the draft Water Use Efficiency Program and proposed goals before attending the forum. Additional information is available at tinyurl.com/pascowue. Comments may be shared during the public forum or submitted online through June 30, 2026 at this website: Form Center • Water Efficiency Use Goals
 
The proposed WUE goals are anticipated to be presented to City Council for adoption at a future regular meeting.

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is implementing changes to its fixed-route services beginning Sunday,
June 14, with most of the changes taking effect on Monday, June 15. The service changes are outlined in the
agency’s 2026 Annual Service Plan, which the BFT Board of Directors approved in January.

Highlights of this year’s changes include the introduction of Route 66, which will provide service to the new
Pasco Aquatic Center Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., with buses running every hour.
Route 67 will begin a Sunday-only Aquatic Center variant that will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every hour. While
these routes will begin on June 14 and 15, they will use the roundabout at Road 108 and Sandifur as a turnaround
until the opening of the Aquatic Center on June 27.

The new Route 64X will provide weekday-only service to Amazon warehouse facilities in Pasco, departing 22nd
Avenue Transit Center at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and offering a direct connection for employees.
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“The new Pasco Aquatic Center is going to be a very vibrant part of our community, and we are excited to get
families there quickly and inexpensively to enjoy this new facility,” said BFT CEO Brian Lubanski. “Our
partnership with Amazon will benefit employees by getting them to work on time for morning shifts while easing
congestion and parking issues.”

3 Rivers Community Foundation today announced the launch of the 2026 Meet the Moment Campaign, a community fundraising effort supporting nonprofits serving Benton and Franklin counties.

The campaign, running through September 30, is supported by a matching challenge from an anonymous donor to help raise $75,000 for responsive local grantmaking.

Originally launched in 2025, Meet the Moment was created to help nonprofits address urgent and emerging community needs through flexible funding support. Grants from the fund are distributed locally before the end of the year.

“Last year’s campaign showed the power of collective generosity in our community,” said Abbey Cameron, CEO of 3RCF. “Meet the Moment allows us to respond where support is needed most while strengthening the nonprofit organizations serving our region every day.”
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Campaign details: https://www.3rcf.org/press/meet-the-moment-returns-for-2026/