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Richland
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Richland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tri-Cities Animal Shelter seeks a loving home for Juice — a friendly dog who arrived on July 2 and had surgery for a double cherry eye — as he is ready for adoption. KONA
- ➤ Juice, a friendly pup at the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter, has shown great improvement and a quirky habit of walking backwards (he keeps eye contact) since arriving on July 2. Prospective adopters must join meet-and-greets with current shelter dogs before taking him home. KFLD
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Allegiant Airlines began nonstop service from Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco to John Wayne Airport on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. One-way fares start at $52 (the inaugural flight featured a water cannon salute) and local officials say the route could expand if community support remains strong. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Coinme resumed full operations in Seattle for Tri-Cities customers after regulators ordered a stop to new funds and refunds amid wrongful income claims. The firm reached a temporary resolution with the Department of Financial Institutions in late December after submitting financial records. NBC Tri-Cities
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ WSU Tri-Cities researchers are testing sustainable jet fuel inside the Bioproducts, Sciences and Engineering Lab as they work to cut carbon emissions by about 50% using varied biomass sources + non-petroleum inputs. The FAA prescreened lab is funded by state dollars, private donors and the Department of Transportation. NBC Tri-Cities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Generating Station is offline after crews found a water pump issue in its reactor — the Bonneville Power Administration increased hydroelectric output to keep power steady while customers see no changes. KEPR
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Hapo Center is hosting a home and garden show today through Sunday that offers design help, tree-planting advice, and vendors featuring innovative garden hoses + seasonal treats for visitors. KEPR
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