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Good morning Prosser! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How is Prosser planning for growth without losing its small‑town feel?
  • Prosser names interim police chief while current chief recovers
  • What new park and road upgrades are coming to Prosser next?

Also on today's calendar: Food Truck Fridays at Mercer Wine Estates and 7 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Prosser, WA (businessviewmagazine.com) — Prosser leaders are working to manage rapid growth while protecting the town's small‑town feel, infrastructure, and quality of life. City Administrator Rachel Shaw highlights collaborations with schools, youth engagement efforts, and a major wastewater plant expansion, alongside new branding and tourism plans that aim to attract investment without losing what residents love about Prosser.
   

2. Prosser appoints Interim Police Chief to serve until current chief returns from medical leave (yaktrinews.com) — Prosser has appointed Sergeant Scott Orate as interim police chief while Chief John Markus is on medical leave, ensuring police services continue as normal. City officials say Orate will oversee daily operations and coordination with city leadership, and they're asking residents to respect Markus's privacy as he recovers.
   

3. Prosser advances park and road improvements to enhance safety and accessibility for residents (yaktrinews.com) — Prosser is investing in new and upgraded parks, drainage fixes, and safer roads, including improvements at Prosser City Park and Crawford Park plus a new riverfront park near the Sixth Street Bridge. The city is also finishing school-area safety work and planning a new roundabout by the airport, aiming to improve daily travel, recreation, and neighborhood safety for residents.
   

4. Week 5: TNT's high school football Top 10 team rankings in Washington (tri-cityherald.com) — Prosser High's football team is off to a strong 4-0 start and is ranked fifth statewide in the 2A classification in The News Tribune's Week 5 poll. The rankings put Prosser alongside traditional powers like Tumwater and Lynden, giving local fans a clear sense of how their team stacks up heading into the heart of the season.
   

5. First Story helps Prosser family get keys to new home (nbcrightnow.com) — A young Prosser couple just received keys to their first home through the nonprofit First Story, after rising prices made ownership feel out of reach. Built with donated labor and materials, the home keeps them in the community they love, and another Prosser home opportunity is expected to open for applications on November ninth.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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