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Kennewick teacher named state Teacher of the Year
A Kennewick School District teacher has been named the 2027 Washington State Teacher of the Year. Kori Cannon, a multilingual learner kindergarten teacher at Westgate Elementary School, received the honor from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction on Oct. 10. Cannon began her work in public education as a...
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Keeping a focus on industry and innovation
The Reimann Industrial Center may draw attention for its steady demand for industrial land, but it’s just one piece of a larger development agenda for the Port of Pasco. From development of a proposed industrial symbiosis park and a planned business park near the Tri-Cities Airport to supporting the community of Connell in the wake of the Lamb Weston plant closure, and ensuring the Big Pasco Industrial Center can continue to support manufacturers and projected rail traffic, the port said it’s all about prioritizing to make sure it remains a hub of industry and innovation.
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Pasco city council to talk budget tonight, cuts could reduce fire, police and city programs
PASCO, Wash. — Pasco leaders are weighing major budget cuts that could reduce police and fire staffing along with other city services. The city planned to discuss the proposed budget at a 7:00 p.m. meeting, with public hearings also scheduled for November 2 and 16. City staff said Pasco had been spending more than it brought in for several years and were looking for ways to close that gap.
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Officials work to develop road map for new STEM center
Columbia Basin College continues to work toward opening a new science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, learning center for all ages after receiving its largest philanthropic gift ever last year. However, an opening date for the Community STEM Learning Center, which will be located in a building formerly occupied...
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Gravis Law Welcomes Purcell Law, Expanding Family Law Services in Tri-Cities
Gravis Law today announced that Purcell Law, PLLC, a Kennewick-based family law firm serving the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities since 2016, has joined Gravis Law. The addition strengthens Gravis Law’s family law capabilities across Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla counties while ensuring Purcell Law clients continue to receive the personalized, local representation they know and trust.
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Irrigation Water Turn-Off Date
Columbia Irrigation District announced that the water delivery from the canal will be shut down on October 15th., therefore, the irrigation water turn-off Date for the City’s Brotherhood and Luanne Estates is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The Flat Top pump station has already been shut off due to mechanical failure.
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Richland neighborhood selected for federal investment program
A plan to transform a central Richland neighborhood is one of nearly 100 such projects around the state selected for a federal economic development program. Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the selection of the proposed Downtown Richland project and 98 others for the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program, according to a release. The project is the only one selected in either Benton or Franklin counties. Others were selected in the Yakima and Walla Walla valleys.
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Pasco (WA) Weighs Closing Station as it Faces $14M Budget Crisis
Nicol León Arge – Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, Wash.) Pasco is considering nearly $14.4 million in general fund reductions that could eliminate about three dozen police and firefighter jobs. The city is looking at potentially cutting 55 full-time positions, closing community programs and facilities and cutting several city-sponsored events.
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Benton Franklin Fair draws more than 120k, sets record
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo's 78th year turned out to be its biggest yet. The event brought in a record $1,734,427 for local youth through the Market Stock Sale while drawing 120,398 fairgoers during its August 25-29 run, the Benton Franklin Fair Association said in a release.