Mike Gonzalez Reports

* * PRESS RELEASE * * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  9/14/22     TO:   Media, News Directors, Editors, and Producers Contact: Mike Gonzalez Economic Development Manager, Cell 509-850-4748  gonzalezm@pasco-wa.gov The Mid-Columbia Symphony will perform Saturday September 24th at the Pasco Farmers Market. The concert will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is free to the public. When Mike Gonzalez was hired as the City of Pasco's Economic Development Manager in June of 2021, the newly renovated Pasco Farmers Market was nearly complete. Gonzalez knew that the 6 million dollar structure would open up new opportunities for the downtown core.  "I looked at the renovation as the new heartbeat of downtown.  I realized the Pasco Farmers Market would have to be the catalyst to revitalization. I can see that starting to happen. We are turning the corner with how things are cleaning up and how Pasco is being recognized for how we are moving the ball forward and t...

 When Billy Drywater steps back into the ring Thursday night at Legends Casino in Toppenish it will be nearly two decades since he was a part of a professional boxing match. “I’m a long way from stopping in this game, I’m 37 years old. I plan to keep staying in the game. I love this sport and I’ve been away from the ring for a while but I’ve stayed in shape and I’m ready for this fight,” said Drywater Drywater is originally from Oklahoma but moved to Nespelem, Washington when he was only 3 years old. Drywater is Native American and knows that he’s an inspiration to many young native children. “I am certainly aware of that. I want to represent my heritage and inspire others that they too can become professionals at this sport. I love fighting for my people and it’s something I’m very proud of,” said Drywater. Drywater says he stepped away from the ring because life got in the way of a professional career. It’s something he doesn’t dwell on. But at 37 years old he feels like there’s ...