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Pasco’s annual Grand Old 4th of July Celebration returns in 2025 with a festive lineup of family-friendly activities, including a riverfront bike ride on Saturday, June 28th, and a full day of patriotic fun on Friday, July 4 – including a Battle of the Bands just before the fireworks show!
The Grand Old 4th of July Family Bike Ride begins at Riverview Park (1700 W. A Street) at 8:00AM on Saturday, June 28th. This is a free event intended for all ages! Bring your bicycles, helmets, and water to ride up to 7 miles along Pasco’s beautiful riverfront trail. We will have refreshments and goodies for all participants at the finish line, plus door prize drawings at 10:00AM. On Friday, July 4th, the festivities start at 7:00AM!
Prizes for Battle of the Bands are provided thanks to our sponsors, Renewal by Andersen and Edison Valerio State Farm Insurance.
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Elijah Family Homes invites you to a special Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Sunrise Community Cottage Village on Wednesday, July 24th, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at 2918 Jean Street in Kennewick, WA.
This event marks the beginning of a transformative project aimed at providing safe, stable housing for families who are rebuilding their lives after addiction. We’ll have golden shovels, vision signs showing the future home placements, ice-cold water, and a local taco truck for all to enjoy! We're honored to be supported by members of our community, such as the Sunrise Rotary, who recently contributed funds to help us initiate this important work. Their gift represents the kind of community collaboration that will make this village possible. This event isn’t just a celebration — it’s a call to action. We are seeking individuals, businesses, and community partners who wish to join this movement to house families in recovery and support them as they build brighter futures. Let’s break ground together—For six cottage homes and second chances Partners, service providers, and community members are invited to attend and learn about opportunities for involvement. Please find more information on our website under events at www.elijahfamilyhomes.org The City of Kennewick is very excited about the installation and upcoming opening of Kennewick’s first public dog park in Columbia Park. While the initial plan was to open the facility by the end of June, eager dog park enthusiasts will need to wait just a little bit longer.
Parks staff encountered unforeseen irrigation issues that have prevented the grass from properly growing. While the issue is already being addressed, it will take the remainder of the summer for the grass to grow to the City’s standard for opening a new facility. This project represents an important milestone for our community, and we sincerely appreciate your patience as we work to deliver a premier dog park experience for you and your pups. While a revised opening date has not yet been set, the City is tentatively aiming for fall. We remain committed to providing a high-quality experience and will announce a new opening date once the project is complete. The Recreation Events Team is actively planning a fun and engaging grand opening for the community to enjoy. For more information, please contact Nick Farline at (509) 585-4544 or [email protected]. The Pasco City Council has initiated a formal 90-day notification process with the Washington State Office of Drinking Water, and the public, regarding its intent to consider ending the addition of fluoride to the City’s public water system. This notification period will conclude on September 29, 2025.
In 1998, the Pasco City Council approved the addition of fluoride to the municipal water system to reach the levels recommended by the Washington State Department of Health. While fluoride is naturally present in Pasco’s untreated water, it occurs at levels below the state’s recommended maximum concentration. Pasco residents wishing to share their thoughts on water fluoridation may fill out an online comment form at pasco-wa.gov/water, or attend a public feedback session: August 5, 2025 6:00PM September 17, 2025 6:00PM Both public feedback sessions will be held in Council Chambers at Pasco City Hall (525 N. 3rd Avenue). Please note that the City of Pasco is not a public health authority and does not provide guidance on the health effects of water fluoridation. Residents seeking additional information about fluoride in drinking water are encouraged to visit the Washington State Department of Health’s website at doh.wa.gov/fluoridation. The City of Richland is pleased to announce it has been honored with the prestigious Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Triple Crown Award for exceptional financial transparency. This recognition highlights Richland's excellence in financial reporting and budget presentation for Fiscal Year 2023.
Richland is proud to be the only city in Eastern Washington to receive this distinguished honor and one of only five municipalities statewide recognized with the award. To achieve the esteemed Triple Crown Award, agencies must receive GFOA's three highest accolades: the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. "On behalf of the Richland City Council, I commend our Finance Department for their continued commitment to financial transparency and accountability," said Richland Mayor Theresa Richardson. "This recognition confirms our ongoing dedication to excellence and fosters trust and confidence among our community members." The City of Richland maintains a strong record of financial achievement, earning the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for several consecutive years. Additionally, Richland has successfully achieved the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, underscoring the City's proactive communication with residents regarding its finances. GFOA, established in 1906, comprises over 25,000 members dedicated to advancing excellence in government finance across the United States and Canada. "Our dedicated finance team continuously strives to maintain high standards of accuracy, transparency, accountability, and integrity in all financial practices," said Richland City Manager Jon Amundson. "This award reflects our commitment to responsible fiscal management and our ongoing efforts to effectively communicate our financial practices and priorities to the public." More information about the award can be found here: GFOA Triple Crown Winners. All award-winning documents are available for public viewing on the City’s website: Financial Reports | City of Richland, WA. Students from across the Mid-Columbia region are getting ready for the third annual Tri-Cities STEM Career Academy. This year’s program is a four-day event that aims to introduce high school students to the dynamic local careers in agriculture, science, and energy. The Academy runs from Monday, June 23 through Thursday, June 26.
Students will explore the physics of producing hydropower, design and build an electric vehicle, build and fly a drone, take field trips to local employers, and experience real-world simulations. Students will learn directly from engineers, hydro and nuclear plant operators, skilled trades workers, scientists, conservationists, and other industry professionals. These professionals will explain future local employment opportunities, what skills and education are needed, and how to get those skills. Students will learn pathways to good-paying careers in clean energy, agriculture, and conservation in the Tri-Cities and be able to write their own story, a plan to build a bridge from high school to a successful STEM career in the Tri-Cities. The Academy is a Foundational for Water & Energy Education (FWEE) event hosted by local innovators in clean energy, agriculture, and conservation. Benton PUD and Washington Grain Commission serve as anchor sponsors, with partners including Benton & Franklin Conservation Districts, Energy Northwest, City of Richland Energy Services, Educational Service District 123, Kennewick School District, Benton REA, UA Local 598, Agriculture and Natural Resources Center of Excellence, and workshops led by industry experts, including Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The Children’s Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia (CRFMC) is thrilled to announce that its sold-out Mini Golf FUNdraiser, held on May 31st, raised over $23,000 in support of its summer reading initiative, Read Up! Stop the Summer Slide—a record-breaking total for this annual event.
Dollars raised will go toward putting books in the hands of local children and families this summer. CRFMC’s Read Up! program is designed to combat the “summer slide,” a well-documented phenomenon where children—particularly those in underserved communities—can lose up to two months of reading skills during the summer break if they do not have access to books or reading opportunities. “Summer learning loss is real, but it’s also preventable,” said Leanne Luehrs-Purcell, Executive Director of CRFMC. “Thanks to our generous sponsors, participants, and community supporters, we’re giving children the tools they need to keep reading and learning all summer long.” Key supporters of Read Up! include community partners Bechtel and Battelle, whose sponsorships continue to ensure equitable access to literacy resources across the Mid-Columbia. To learn more about the Read Up! program or how to get involved, visit www.read20minutes.org. A virtual public meeting will be held on Thursday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the future of parking in Central Richland.
The Parking Reform Project meeting will feature a presentation from the City's consultant on the current landscape of off-street parking, offering key insights into the market. In addition, there will be an interactive portion where attendees can share their feedback directly with the City. There is no specific proposal being presented at this time. Rather, this meeting serves as a high-level overview and listening session to gather input to help shape future planning. Richland is committed to creating a vibrant, accessible downtown that supports residents, businesses, and visitors. As part of this vision, the City is launching a review of off-street parking requirements in the Central Business District and along the Columbia Point waterfront. This effort will help ensure our municipal codes align with community goals and future development. In addition, recent state legislation is driving reforms to parking requirements in support of affordable housing, urban growth, and environmental sustainability. These changes will not apply to hotels, schools, or hospitals. To guide this important project, the City is partnering with Kimley-Horn, a nationally recognized engineering and planning firm. The process will be led by Robert Ferrin, an expert in urban development and parking strategy with experience in both public and private sectors. Your feedback will help shape parking policies that reflect the community’s priorities. For more information, visit www.ci.richland.wa.us/ParkingReform Pasco residents and community stakeholders are invited to two upcoming meetings that will help shape the future of Pasco’s parks. These meetings are part of an important effort to define the standards for park development across the city, and we want to hear directly from the community.
These conversations will help ensure that neighborhood and community parks reflect the needs and priorities of Pasco residents.
The public is welcome to attend either or both meetings. Spanish translation services will be available in-person. A virtual option is available for both meetings, and an online comment form is open now for your input. For more information and links to participate virtually or submit comments online, visit: Peanuts Park North Project | Pasco, WA - Official Website and Park Standards | Pasco, WA - Official Website The Pasco City Council has approved important changes to simplify the property improvement process. Building permits will no longer be required for certain common projects, including:
Although these projects can begin without a formal permit in many cases, all projects must continue to comply with the requirements of the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC). This ensures that improvements are safe and meet established legal standards. Residents planning a project can contact the Community & Economic Development Department to request specific information about their property or receive personalized guidance, without needing to apply for a permit for work that meets the new exemptions. Spanish-speaking staff are available to assist in this process. These changes are intended to make property improvements in Pasco easier and reduce the regulatory burden for both residents and city staff. |
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