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Richland
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Richland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank in Pasco has partnered with FoodRecovery.org to match surplus food with families in need — the collaboration helps manage large donations like frozen vegetables and supports about 1,700 families weekly while moving up to 250,000 pounds on Wednesdays. Apple Valley News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Director Clint Bentley’s adaptation of 'Train Dreams', filmed in Washington and starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones, is up for four Oscars including best picture. The film (based on a 2011 novella) won top Spirit Awards honors while portraying Idaho’s early 20th century logging life. FOX41 Yakima
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local homeowners may benefit from 30-year fixed mortgage rates that have dropped to 5.87% as lower Treasury yields and increased GSE activity support refinancing, and experts say these lower rates could continue if market conditions remain stable. FOX41 Yakima
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washington Elementary is preparing for its third annual Career Day to give students a chance to meet local professionals and learn about various career paths. The event will spark early career exploration and help students connect their interests with future opportunities. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ Columbia Basin College will open its new Robert Elisabeth Moore Observatory for a blood moon lunar eclipse watch party, giving locals a chance to explore the facility and witness the rare event +. KEPR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Road improvements starting soon on Gage Boulevard & Reata Road will build a roundabout to improve traffic in the South Orchard development. Construction will begin at the end of this month and is set to finish by June with detours on Reata Road for residents. KFLD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Potato Company has recalled 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries due to a risk of Listeria contamination; residents are urged to check products with lot codes (2055 B2, 2065 B1, 2065 B3, 3305 A1, and 3305 B1) in their freezers. KONA
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