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Port of Columbia seeks feasibility study for heritage tourist train service
DAYTON, Washington — The Port of Columbia is accepting proposals for a feasibility study on establishing a heritage tourist train service between Dayton and Waitsburg, with long-term plans to extend operations to Walla Walla. Port officials released the request for proposals Oct. 1 and briefed county commissioners during an...
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Just days before ballots arrive, jury ends Tri-City political stalking case
A 6-person jury on Tuesday found a Kennewick man not guilty of stalking the daughter of a Washington state lawmaker. The decision was made following a two-day trial in Franklin County District Court that saw several public officials — including state Sen. Nikki Torres herself — provide testimony. The case also brought into question the boundaries of Washington’s voter registration challenge laws , which allow the public to challenge the eligibility of candidates seeking public office. Jurors returned their “not guilty” verdict on one count of stalking, a gross misdemeanor, after about 2 hours of deliberation. In order to establish a guilty verdict, the body had to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that six elements of the case related to Washington’s stalking laws were sufficient. The jury did not disclose which ones it found insufficient. Defense attorney Kevin Holt said he believed his client’s First Amendment rights were at stake in the case. The verdict, he said, vindicates Trevor Delorme, 21. “They were trying to make criminal a political activity that he was doing because he wanted to be involved in politics,” Holt told the Tri-City Herald. “It was really a waste of time... It was a complete overuse of
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Vista Field project cleared for takeoff
After progress at Vista Field slowed last year, the Port of Kennewick’s 103-acre former airfield is once again ready to take off for development. The site saw its first two businesses open in the past year, and lots are once again for sale as the port works to develop shared parking lots on the site.
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Development continues at steady clip
After a sluggish 2025, construction and development in Pasco is on an upswing. Permits issued for new single-family homes, townhouses and multifamily construction are up 66% or more through the first eight months of 2026 compared to the year prior. One of the most anticipated civic projects – the $51...
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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...