Good Day
Richland
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Richland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Antojos 509 in downtown Kennewick's Public Market, local Venezuelan restaurant owners watched live TV coverage on Saturday night and expressed hope for change in Venezuela after a 20-year wait (they still have family there). Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Local Venezuelan residents in Kennewick shared their views after news of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's capture — reported on Jan. 4 — as Apple Valley News Now gathered community responses that show how global events reach home. Apple Valley News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beginning today, the city of Richland is launching an eight-week project to repair the old retaining wall at Columbia Point Marina — a temporary detour reroutes pedestrians along the Riverfront Pathway. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
- ➤ Repairs to the failing basalt retaining wall at the Columbia Point Marina Observation area will start today with detours for walkers + bikers along the Riverfront Pathway Trail, and city officials say construction will last about eight weeks weather permitting. KFLD
- ➤ State health officials warn that scammers are using the old vaccine hotline number 833-VAX-HELP to ask for bank details, and they urge residents to call 1-866-397-0337 for real vaccine support. KFLD
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Trivia Night at Barnard Griffin Winery
6:30-8 p.m. — Barnard Griffin Winery — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy wine and food while competing for prizes.
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Fondue Making Class at Barnard Griffin
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Barnard Griffin Winery — $50-$55 — Discover the joy of creating and enjoying melty fondue in this interactive class.
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