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Pasco, Washington

Located in Franklin County, Washington, Pasco was established in 1885. Part of the Tri-Cities with Kennewick and Richland. One of fastest-growing cities in Washington.
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Founded 1885 | Population 86,000 | Peak 86,000 (2024) | County Franklin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Pasco, Washington

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1885 Railroad Town: Northern Pacific Railway hub.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Pasco's identity and economy.
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1943 Hanford Workers: Manhattan Project workers housed here.
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2010 Modern Era: Pasco continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Pasco

Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Executive Intervention on TSA Pay Amid DHS Funding Stalemate Raises Questions of Executive Overreach and Congressional Gridlock
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will sign an executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security to im…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump Administration Deploys ICE Agents to Major Airports Amid Partial DHS Funding Impasse
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Jan 1, 1970
DOJ Probes Iran’s Use of Binance to Evade Sanctions
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Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
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Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Town
1942 Government
Military Presence
1943 Science
Hanford Workers
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Part of the Tri-Cities with Kennewick and Richland.
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One of fastest-growing cities in Washington.
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Major agricultural hub with large Hispanic community.
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Pasco is located in Franklin County, Washington.
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Pasco was founded in 1885.

Famous People from Pasco, Washington

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Chuck Palahniuk
Screenwriter, Writer · Born Feb 21, 1962 · Age 64
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Brian Urlacher
American Football Player · Born May 25, 1978 · Age 47
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Kristine W
Composer, Singer · Born Jun 8, 1962 · Age 63

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