Good Day
Richland
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Richland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mirror Ministries saw nearly a 50% rise in client intake assessments in 2025 and purchased a permanent space to expand trauma-informed care for trafficking survivors during Human Trafficking Awareness Month. A $15,000 grant from Wildhorse Foundation is funding the addition of two ADA-accessible bathrooms at the new center. KEPR
- ➤ Richland Police returned a stolen car and found that its car seats were missing, so they replaced them to uphold trust in community service. The department will launch a community engagement team later this year to host public events. NBC Tri-Cities
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sarah Barnett's 'In Vivo' oil-on-canvas series is on view at Esvelt Gallery at Columbia Basin College until Jan. 15; the gallery (open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) invites visitors to explore art that examines modern life and technology. NBC Tri-Cities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Communities In Schools of Benton-Franklin is using creative activities like rewarding students with donuts, extra recess and hallway dance parties to boost attendance; during a recent Being Present Matters week many schools saw a 2–3% increase. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ Kennewick School District is modernizing Tri-Tech Skills Center (Metaline Ave and Kellogg Street) with a $45.5 million expansion that has reached the steel beam stage and will complete in July to expand training programs and add career pathways for high school juniors and seniors. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Late last night, a social media post in Richland spurred debate on pedestrian right-of-way + state law clarifies that those outside marked crosswalks must yield to vehicles. KONA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In 2025, home prices in Yakima, Benton and Franklin counties reached an average of $490,000—a nearly $15,000 rise from 2024. Richland residents saw these trends shape a local market that year. Apple Valley News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Richland High School boys basketball team is ranked No. 1 by the state association and Sports Illustrated—undefeated after winning 10 games this season. Apple Valley News Now
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