Good Day
Richland
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Richland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Richland raised electric rates by 8.5% for all customer classes (residential, commercial and industrial) on Jan. 1. The increase helps cover rising wholesale power and operating costs for emergency services and reliability. KFLD
- ➤ Richland Electric rates increased by 8.5% on January 1 to cover higher wholesale power, emergency medical services, and maintenance expenses — a decision approved by the City Council to offset rising costs for all customers. KONA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A vacant Rite Aid building on George Washington Way near Jefferson Elementary is stirring local debate over its future, with residents suggesting options like CVS, Trader Joe’s, or a small grocery store. Community members note the site sees heavy traffic (about 40,000 vehicles daily) as discussions on its redevelopment continue. The KEY
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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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Gnome and His Pink Balloon
6-8 p.m. — Budd's Broiler — $29.00 — Enjoy a no-stress painting session complete with drinks and a toast to kick off the creative evening.
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Valentine's Day Dinner at Barnard Griffin Winery
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Barnard Griffin Winery — $90 per person — Enjoy a romantic five-course dinner paired with smooth jazz by Kjerstyn Jordheim.
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AARP Tax-Aide
8 AM – 9 PM — Richland Community Center — Free service — Get help preparing your taxes with AARP's free and confidential assistance for seniors and low-income taxpayers.
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