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Tribes buy Pasco land

The Colville Tribes have bought 184 acres of land in Pasco and plan on developing it, the Tri-City Herald reported Friday. The land is east of U.S. 395 and north of the King City Truck Stop.

The tribes are considering a casino there, or perhaps a water park, but may initially build a convenience store and gas station.

A public signing of a cooperative agreement with the city...