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The City of Pasco is gearing up for our annual Cinco de Mayo celebration with a parade and all-day festival on Saturday, May 3rd—and you’re invited! This free, family-friendly event has something for everyone: delicious food, exciting performances, and fun activities from morning to evening.
Kick things off at 10:00 AM by grabbing a spot at Volunteer Park to watch the colorful Cinco de Mayo parade roll through. Then, head over to Peanuts Park for the main event, featuring vendors, a kids zone, and live entertainment you won’t want to miss. Enjoy performances from:
In between performances, stroll through food trucks and vendor booths along Peanuts Park and Lewis Street, offering everything from tasty treats to handmade jewelry and local info. Relax in the beer garden provided by LBA; check out big rigs, including City of Pasco vehicles, and jump into the fun at our silent dance party, where DJs spin tunes directly into your headphones. It’s your chance to truly dance to your own beat! Mark your calendars—the Tri-Cities’ biggest Cinco de Mayo celebration is happening Saturday, May 3rd in Downtown Pasco. Special thanks to our sponsors:
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Join us for an action-packed morning at the 2nd Annual Community Wildfire Preparedness Expo, happening Saturday, May 3, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Badger Mountain Community Park (north entrance, off Englewood Drive, near the Dog Park).
This family-friendly event is your chance to explore emergency vehicles, watch live demonstrations, and connect with the heroes and experts who help protect our community. Meet firefighters, wildlife and land management pros, and emergency service agencies as they share tips, tools, and tactics to keep you and your neighborhood safe from wildfire threats. Hosted by Richland Fire & Emergency Services and over ten community partners, this event is all about empowering residents—especially those near open spaces—with the knowledge and resources to stay safe. Each year, the expo travels to a new location, so don’t miss this one in your neighborhood! Badger Mountain Community Park is located at 350 Keene Road in South Richland. The event will take place in the parking lot near the dog park, northwest entrance of Englewood. Mark your calendar, bring the family, and let’s get wildfire-ready—together! Gesa, one of Washington’s largest community-focused credit unions, is proud to announce the continued success of its Forevergreen Affinity Card, an impact program created in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. In its second year, through member participation, the program raised over $181,000 – nearly triple the amount raised in the first year – and directly supported planting more than 73,000 trees across the Pacific Northwest.
“From day one, the Forevergreen Affinity Card has been about creating simple, everyday opportunities for our members to give back,” said Brandon Allison, AVP of Community Impact at Gesa Credit Union. “It’s incredible to see this program grow thanks to our members who have joined us in making a difference just by using their debit card. With every swipe they’re helping plant more trees in our region –supporting a stronger future for our communities.” Launched in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation in 2023, the Forevergreen Affinity Card is one of several debit card designs available through Gesa’s Affinity Debit Card Program, an impact initiative that donates funds every time a participating card is used. To date, the Forevergreen Affinity Card alone has raised more than $247,000 and helped fund the planting of more than 104,000 trees across the Pacific Northwest. "Gesa Credit Union's commitment to planting trees in forests of greatest need is inspiring and has powerful benefits for local communities. We're excited to celebrate our partnership together," said Dan Morrow, Vice President, Partnerships at the Arbor Day Foundation. This Year’s Impact From January to April 2024, a total of 200,000 trees including, Western hemlock, Western larch, ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir, were planted throughout Washington to support the Washington Department of Natural Resources Managed Lands. Gesa’s contribution alone funded more than 35,000 of those trees. These efforts will have a lasting impact on the future of the region’s forests. In addition to this effort, Gesa helped fund plantings through the Climate Resilient Watershed Tree Plantings project in Washington. This initiative focuses on restoring forests affected by wildfires, and rehabilitating floodplain forests to help protect nearby communities from severe flooding. A key component of the project included supporting regional Tribes in their environmental goals. Together, these projects demonstrate how everyday debit card use through Gesa’s Forevergreen Affinity Card can contribute to impactful work throughout the Pacific Northwest. Affinity Debit Card Program Gesa Credit Union proudly offers an extensive suite of Affinity Debit Cards that give back to local organizations with every swipe – all at no cost to its members. With more than 65 Affinity Debit Cards to choose from, Gesa members can select a card that supports a cause they are passionate about, such as local schools, planting trees in the Pacific Northwest, or groups honoring local hero like healthcare workers, firefighters, law enforcement, educators, and veterans. To date, Gesa’s Affinity Debit Card Program has donated more than $3 million to local organizations. All Affinity Debit Cards are available exclusively at Gesa Credit Union and are free to Gesa members with a checking account. There is no fee for members to switch their card to any of the designs. Anyone who lives, works, or worships in Washington, Idaho, or Oregon is eligible to become a member and support local causes. For more information about Gesa Credit Union and its Affinity Debit Card Program visit www.gesa.com/debit-cards-and-affinity-partnerships/. For more information about the Arbor Day Foundation, visit arborday.org.  The first intersection improvement on Thayer and Williams is complete and now it's time for the second to begin on Stevens Drive and Symons Street.
The intersection will close during construction, which should be complete by the beginning of June. The detour routes are noted above in yellow on the map. The 2025 Intersection Safety Improvement Projects include:
Join the Richland Police Department and Richland Fire & Emergency Services for the Take Back & Tune Up event! This is your chance to safely dispose of unused or expired medications AND get a free blood pressure and blood sugar check!
Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Richland Police Department Parking Lot
If you can't make it to the event, you can drop off unwanted prescriptions year-round in the lobby of the Richland Police Department where there is a locked metal drug take-back receptacle. The Benton Conservation District is set to host its annual Salmon Summit, an engaging educational program where local elementary school students participate in nurturing salmon within their classroom environments, culminating in their release into the Columbia River. Scheduled for April 29th and 30th, 2025, from 9 am – 1:30 pm, the event will span the East end of Columbia Park, extending from the Regional Veterans Memorial to the East Boat Launch, while ensuring continued access for the public to the Playground of Dreams.
The Salmon Summit provides a unique platform for young learners to explore the complexities of the salmon life cycle, their essential role in the ecosystem, and the effects of human activity on their habitats. By actively participating in raising and releasing salmon, students gain valuable hands-on experience in environmental stewardship. This event is exclusively for participating schools and is not open to the general public. Temporary Road and Boat Launch Closures: In support of the event, the City of Kennewick Parks and Recreation Department announces temporary closures to the East Boat Launch and a segment of Paul Parrish Drive in Kennewick, to protect the safety of participating children. Signage detailing closures and detours will be prominently displayed in the park. The East Boat Launch will be closed from 7 am – 12 pm on April 29th and 30th. Additionally, sections of Paul Parrish Drive, spanning from the East Boat Launch to the Regional Veterans Memorial round-about, will be closed from 7:30 am – 2 pm on April 29th and 30th. Alternative routes behind the Fishing Pond will be available for the public throughout the event. The Department of Parks and Recreation remains dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of all participants and attendees, and appreciates the public's cooperation during these temporary closures. The City of Pasco is thrilled to invite the community to celebrate the opening of two new outdoor spaces designed to bring people together.
First up at 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 24, join us outside the Pasco Specialty Kitchen for the unveiling of Pasco’s very first parklet! This outdoor seating area offers a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the unique flavors served up by PSK vendors. It’s a small space with big community impact, adding color and connection to Downtown Pasco. “This provides a convenient space for anyone wanting to enjoy a meal or snack from our local business entrepreneurs,” said Pasco Parks & Recreation Director Jesse Rice, “and it gives PSK vendors more flexibility in how they serve food to customers.” This is the first of two parklets the City purchased, thanks to economic recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). In the future, downtown food businesses will be able to apply to rent the second parklet through PSK. At 7:00 PM, head over to the A Street Sports Complex (2200 East A Street) for a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. The sports complex, partially funded by a State RCO Youth Athletics Facilities Grant, includes grass playfields, a drinking fountain, parking, and a portable toilet shelter. The latest developments include new field lights, which were partially funded by a grant through the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) and Musco Sports Lighting. In the future, Phase 2 will add even more amenities, including sports courts, a playground, permanent restrooms, and a concession stand. Phase 3 may bring enhancements like bleachers and food truck space, turning this into a full-fledged destination for recreation and connection. These projects are part of Pasco’s commitment to creating public spaces where culture, wellness, and community come to life. The Friends of the Richland Library’s 4-Day Book Sale begins Wednesday, April 23 through Saturday, April 26th in the Gallery Room of the Richland Public Library.
There are thousands of books from a wide variety of subjects and genres to choose from. There are also magazines, games, audio books, CDs and DVDs too.
Memberships are available for $10.00 per individual, or $15.00 for a family. All proceeds are redirected back to support and expand library activities and programs like the summer reading, story times, lectures, musical performances, and various STEAM programs. Friends of the Library, a non-profit volunteer organization, is accepting new members and volunteers. More information is available at https://www.myrichlandlibrary.org/about-us The City of Kennewick recently detected low levels of certain chemicals called PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in our drinking water.
As part of the City’s Water Quality Monitoring Schedule, water samples are taken and analyzed for PFAS on a quarterly basis. Samples taken on March 4, 2025, at our Ranney Collector source, resulted in an exceedance of the SBOH (Washington’s State Board of Health) SAL (State Action Level) limit for PFOS. The SAL for PFOS is 15.0 parts per trillion (ppt) and the sample had results of 16.7 ppt. It’s important to note that the laboratory detection limit is measuring in parts per trillion, which is generally equivalent to one (1) drop in 20 Olympic sized swimming pools. What is PFAS? PFAS are a large family of manmade chemicals that are tasteless, colorless, and odorless (commonly known as “Forever Chemicals”). They do not occur in nature and are produced to make many products including stain-resistant carpets and fabrics, nonstick pans, fast food wrappers, grease-proof food containers, waterproof clothing, and a special kind of firefighting foam. Over many years of manufacturing and use, these unregulated chemicals have been released into the environment from industrial plants, fire training sites, consumer products and other sources. Our Water Quality As part of our commitment to transparency, we will continue to monitor the water quality and provide updates as needed. You can find more information about our water quality on our website at https://www.go2kennewick.com/346/Water-Quality Next Steps The City is currently working with Hazen Sawyer (engineers) to design a treatment system at this facility to remove PFAS in advance of the EPA’s compliance deadline in April 2029. The City recently received a $15 million dollar award of funding from Washington’s Department of Health Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan program that will be used toward this project. What Should You Do? There is nothing required of you at this time. The Washington State Department of Health recommends that if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or mixing infant formula with tap water, consider using an alternative source for drinking or mixing infant formula. All consumers can learn more about PFAS and how to reduce exposure by visiting the PFAS information page on the State’s Department of Health website. More Information For the full public notice and more information, please visit our website at www.Go2Kennewick.com. The full public notice was published in the Tri-City Herald on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The developer of the Badger Mountain South community will continue a major infrastructure project starting this week on Dallas Road. The road improvement project will increase traffic capacity and enhance safety at two key intersections, Trowbridge Boulevard and Ava Way.
Construction will begin on the shoulders and intersections of Trowbridge Boulevard and Dallas Road on Monday, April 14, 2025. Traffic speeds will be reduced to 25 mph as construction gets underway. The project improvements include road widening, new roundabouts at both Trowbridge and Ava Way, sidewalks, ADA-compliant crossings, and the installation or extension of utilities and fiber infrastructure. Drivers should anticipate delays and are encouraged to plan alternate routes when possible. The reduced speed limit will be strictly enforced throughout the construction zone to ensure the safety of both crews and motorists. This effort is part of several planned, developer-driven transportation upgrades designed to support the continued growth of the Badger Mountain South area. Project completion is anticipated in Spring 2026. For more details or to view the full Scope of Work, visit www.ci.richland.wa.us/DallasRoad or call 509-942-7500. |
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