Senior Times

Pasco museum celebrates 100 years of commercial aviation

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Pasco’s Air Jubilee marks 100 years since the first U.S. contract airmail flight with a Sept. 26 reenactment, vintage planes and a horse-drawn stagecoach.

Get help navigating your VA benefits at veterans center

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Whether you have questions about your benefits, need assistance navigating the claims process, or simply do not know where to begin, a veterans service officer can help point you in the right direction.

Senior Times death notices - September 2026

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Senior Times death notices - September 2026.

Funeral home moves to downtown Kennewick

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A funeral home that’s tied to Einan’s at Sunset is moving its office from the Southridge area of Kennewick to the city’s downtown core.

Pasco student overcame hearing loss to reach Miss America stage

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Born with significant hearing loss, a former Pasco resident defied the odds to finish in the top 10 of the 1989 Miss America pageant, competing as Miss Washington.

Meals on Wheels - September 2026

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Meals on Wheels menu for September 2026.

Romance scams have a dangerous new high-tech playbook

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Romance scams have gone high-tech. Here's what seniors need to know.

Volunteers nurture serene hospital garden

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A small, flowering corner of Kadlec offers a place of refuge for staff entrenched in hospital work or family members anxiously awaiting updates on their loved ones’ health, and it’s maintained thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers.

Check the first count of primary election results

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:00:00 -0400

Learn which candidates for federal, state and local offices will advance to the general election and if voters approved two fire district levies.

Senior Times briefs — August 2026

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Senior Times briefs for August 2026.

One ramp at a time, veterans group restores independence

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Columbia Basin Veterans Center volunteers are building wheelchair ramps for aging and disabled veterans in the Tri-Cities, restoring independence and dignity.

How an unrideable bronc became rodeo royalty in Kennewick

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Seventy-five years ago, a legendary bronc named Snake competed at the Benton County Fair, helping build the reputation of Kennewick's rodeo.

As river temps climb, dam helps keep salmon moving

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400

The Snake River is simmering in the summer heat as it winds across western Idaho and southeastern Washington – and that’s something salmon can’t tolerate, literally.

Why WA’s certification process for home care aides is getting bogged down

jgoldsteinstreet@washingtonstatestandard.com — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400

It’s been 15 years since Washington voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative setting new standards for training and certifying home care aides. But while the changes included in Initiative 1163 have improved safety for people receiving care, the certification process for aides has been rife with bottlenecks, according to a new state audit. Most prospective aides don’t even finish the process.

Aging well starts with planning. Free forum aims to help

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Local experts will answer questions about Medicare, financial planning, wellness and aging at home for adults planning ahead at the upcoming Lifestyle & Longevity Forum in Richland.

Senior Times death notices - August 2026

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Senior Times death notices - August 2026.

Meals on Wheels - August 2026

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Meals on Wheels menu for August 2026.

For its 100th year, Kennewick Kiwanis rallies support for new shelter

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400

For 100 years, the Kiwanis Club of Kennewick has served local kids — and now it's setting its sights on something bigger. The club is rallying support for a new Tri-City Union Gospel Mission shelter for women and children, with a 100th anniversary celebration dinner set for May 2027. Learn how the club got its start, and how you can help.

Pasco’s beloved park namesake honored with statue

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The city of Pasco is unveiling a new statue at Peanuts Park tomorrow, honoring Noburo “Peanuts” Fukuda.

Meals on Wheels menu - July 2026

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Meals on Wheels menu for July 2026.

Senior Times briefs — July 2026

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Senior Times briefs for July 2026.

Edith Bishel Center continues to help those in need. This time as adult family home

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Nearly two years after the closure of the Edith Bishel Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, another senior-focused operation has set up shop in the center’s Kennewick building.

Senior Times death notices - July 2026

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Senior Times death notices - July 2026

Opposition to Medicare AI program continues to grow

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Opposition to a Medicare pilot program that uses artificial intelligence to make coverage decisions continues to grow on both sides of the political aisle.

TCCH to double providers at new Kennewick clinic

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A Pasco-based healthcare system is preparing to move one of its Kennewick clinics into a bigger space.

New assisted living, memory care facility coming to Wye area

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A new developer to the Tri-Cities is planning to build an assisted living and memory care community on vacant land near the currently-under-construction intersection of Steptoe Street and Tapteal Drive in Richland.

How early boat races anchored a Tri-Cities summer tradition

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The first thunder on the Columbia echoing from the piston-fed energy of boats roaring across the surface waters of the Tri-Cities didn’t come from the inaugural race of Unlimited hydroplanes competing here 60 years ago.

Longtime senior dances take their final spin

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Richland Seniors Association’s longtime monthly ballroom dances have taken their final spin.

As America turns 250, veterans show the way forward

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, honoring veterans means more than remembering their service. Their sacrifices remind us that freedom requires ongoing responsibility from every citizen. The next chapter of the nation’s story depends not only on those who served in uniform, but on all Americans choosing to strengthen their communities, uphold democratic principles and pass those values to future generations.

Kennewick doctor publishes third book

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:53:20 -0400

A Kennewick doctor who’s authored two books on his experiences has recently published a third book, which shares life lessons from a dog’s perspective.