Tri-Cities Animal Services (TCAS) is excited to welcome the community to its annual Fur Babies & The Fuzz adoption event, taking place Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the new facility, located at 1311 S. 18th Avenue in Pasco, Washington.

This family-friendly event brings together animal lovers and law enforcement for a day of fun, connection, and most importantly: pet adoptions.

TCAS adoption fees are just $50 per pet. Each dog and cat is vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered to make sure they are healthy and ready for their forever homes.
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Come meet your local law enforcement, visit the new TCAS facility, and – just maybe – find your new best friend.
 
Fur Babies & The Fuzz
Date: May 10, 2025
Time: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Location: Tri-Cities Animal Services; 1311 S. 18th Avenue
 
Love animals but not sure about taking one home? Check out our volunteer program! We have options for everyone 14 and up. TCAS Volunteer Page

​Local students who wish to apply for Yakima Federal Savings and Loan’s annual scholarship program have just a few more days to complete their applications. The local bank’s deadline for its Awards for Academic Excellence is Monday, April 18th. The program is funded with up to $217,500 for scholarships for area graduating seniors. The individual awards are $2,500 each.
 
Applicants must reside in Yakima, Kittitas, Benton or Franklin counties, graduate in the top 10% of their class and have demonstrated high moral character, industriousness, and ambition during their high school career. Also required with the application is a one-page letter of motivation outlining future plans, school and life experiences, including any challenges faced and overcome and the impact of receiving an award.  Students can review requirements and apply online now at YakimaFed.com/scholarship.  The deadline for application is Friday, April 18th.

The selection committee will award up to two applicants from each area school. Home schooled students are also eligible. Awards are funded upon student enrollment for the fall semester following graduation. Award checks are issued payable to the school in which the student is enrolled.  Recipients will be notified by June 2nd, 2025.
 
Yakima Federal has provided over $3,200,000 in college scholarships to local graduating high school seniors through its Award for Academic Excellence program over the past 48 years.
 
Yakima Federal Savings and Loan is a Washington state-chartered mutual savings bank with more than $2 billion in assets and 130 employees. Serving more than 50,000 customers in Washington and Oregon, the association offers a variety of checking, savings and home loan products. Founded in 1905, Yakima Federal is FDIC-insured and committed to serving the community. Learn more at Yakimafed.com.

Pasco residents and community stakeholders are invited to participate in two upcoming open house events that offer a firsthand look at the City’s future – and your chance to weigh in!
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These events will provide the opportunity to learn about the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which covers City-funded projects, and the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), which maps out upcoming transportation investments over the next six years. Both plans guide how Pasco invests in critical infrastructure that keeps the water flowing, the roads open, and the business environment bustling.

Whether you’re concerned about traffic, excited for new parks, or curious about how we plan for growth, this is your opportunity to learn more, meet the people behind the plans, and share what matters to you.
 
Event Details: 
City Hall
Monday, April 21, 5:30–6:30 PM 
525 N. 3rd Avenue, Pasco
 
Gesa Stadium
Wednesday, May 7, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM 
6200 Burden Boulevard, Pasco 
Lunch will be provided for the first 50 attendees
 
Can’t make it in person? We still want to hear from you! Explore the plans and share your feedback online: City Comprehensive & Improvement Plans

The Leslie Groves Park Parking Lot located at Snyder Street will be closed for scheduled pavement treatments during the week of April 7 – 11, 2025. The parking lot closure is necessary for crack sealing maintenance, which is essential to preserve the integrity of the parking lot surface.
 
The closure at Snyder Street is anticipated to last for two (2) days, though it is weather dependent. We will post a more definitive time frame next week. Should conditions allow, work will proceed as planned, but delays may occur due to inclement weather. During this time, we kindly ask all visitors to adhere to posted closure signage and barricades to ensure safety.
 
Additionally, the Leslie Groves Park Parking Lot at Saint Street will also be closed during the week of April 7 – 11, 2025, for the same crack sealing maintenance. The closure at Saint Street is anticipated to last for one (1) day, also weather dependent. Visitors are advised to utilize alternative nearby park parking lots during this period and follow any posted signage.
 
Alternative parking will be available in nearby lots and boat launches. For a list of alternative parking locations and boat launches in the area, please scan the QR code provided in the image above.
 
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we perform these necessary repairs to improve the overall safety and quality of our park facilities.

The City of Pasco is pleased to announce the appointment of Haylie Miller as its new Community & Economic Development Director. Miller brings over 15 years of experience in community development and planning, including nearly six years as a Community Development Director.  

“I am passionate about helping cities navigate growth to create meaningful places that both current and future residents can call home,” said Miller. “My focus is on fostering efficiency in government operations to ensure exceptional, timely, and transparent service.” 

Interim City Manager Dave Zabell says Miller’s record of enhancing department effectiveness, implementing process efficiencies, and fostering strong customer service practices will be important for the city’s future. 

“As Pasco continues to expand and evolve, strong leadership in community and economic development is critical to ensuring we provide the right tools and processes to support sustainable growth,” said Zabell. “Haylie’s experience in improving operational efficiencies and fostering collaboration makes her a great fit for this role. We look forward to the positive impact she will have on the city and its residents.” 
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Miller will officially begin her role on April 28, 2025. 

The City of Pasco invites residents to celebrate Arbor Day with a special event at Volunteer Park on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM. As part of Pasco’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and urban forestry, the celebration will feature a ceremonial tree planting and the official unveiling of the Volunteer Park Tree Walk.

Pasco is proud to be recognized as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation, honoring the City’s dedication to urban tree care and environmental stewardship.

The new Tree Walk at Volunteer Park offers an interactive, self-guided tour highlighting the many tree species growing throughout the park. A virtual Tree Walk is also available online: Tree Walk | Pasco, WA - Official Website. Visitors can enjoy audio descriptions in English and Spanish, recorded by students from Pasco High School and Chiawana High School, to learn about the trees as they explore the space.

The City encourages all residents to attend, participate in the celebration, and experience the Tree Walk firsthand. 100 attendees will also have the opportunity to take home small trees donated by McCurley Subaru.

​The City of Pasco invites residents and stakeholders to participate in two upcoming listening sessions to provide input on the development of a user guide for the City's Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The SMP is a planning and regulatory document required by the Washington State Shoreline Management Act (SMA) and updated every 10 years. The SMA is intended to help balance environmental protection with public access and water use. 

The user guide aims to assist the public in understanding critical components of the SMP, which governs the management, access, and protection of Pasco's shorelines. 
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Listening Session Details: 

• Dates:  
  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025  
  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025 
• Time: 6:30 PM 
• Location: Council Chambers, Pasco City Hall, 525 N. 3rd Ave, Pasco 
  
  

During these sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the SMP, review the draft user guide, ask questions, and provide feedback. Community input is essential to ensure the user guide effectively meets the needs of Pasco's diverse population. 

The draft SMP User Guide is available for review on the City's website at https://www.pasco-wa.gov/858/Shoreline-Master-Program. Residents are encouraged to review the document prior to the listening sessions. 

​Annual city-wide herbicide application for noxious weed control is slated to start on or around April 9, weather dependent. The City has contracted these services out to Rimrock Landscapes to perform this work.  The primary focus will be to control weeds in the curb/gutter line and gravel shoulders on all of the City’s main roadways.
 
A dye (either yellow or blue) is mixed with the herbicide to assist with the wet application, which usually dries within 30 minutes. The dye will fade in three to four weeks and application areas are safe for people and pets to enter once the application is dry. If there is inadvertent contact with wet herbicide, it is recommended to remove contaminated clothing and rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
 
A map of the specific application can be viewed on our City website at:
 
https://www.go2kennewick.com/1462/Notice-of-Annual-Weed-Control-and-Herbic
 
Please call the City of Kennewick Public Works Department at (509) 585-4419 with any questions.