Good Day
Richland
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Richland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Luigi, a 15 lb pup with a quirky walk, was rescued on I-182 near Queensgate exits and is now cleared for adoption from the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter. He is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and ready to go home today for a $50 fee. The KEY
- ➤ Richland Library will host its annual book sale from April 22 to April 25 at 955 Northgate. Books will cost as low as $.50 for children’s, $1 for hardbacks, and $.25 for paperbacks (with a $5 bag sale on Saturday) to support library programs. KONA
- ➤ Jimmy "Woohoo" Butcher, a volunteer who lost his home last fall, moved into a new house built by neighbors in a community effort that raised over $24,000, with local businesses and Kennewick Police helping coordinate the surprise reveal. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Community members in Richland rallied to support Bryan Foster’s family after the Hanford worker died on Mar. 26 while doing in-tank camera inspections — a GoFundMe campaign raised over $15,000 to help his wife and 4-year-old daughter meet their expenses. Apple Valley News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire at 1320 Sanford Ave displaced a resident and her three dogs and cat, who were safely moved to a neighbor’s yard while the American Red Cross works to secure temporary shelter and investigators examine the cause. NBC Tri-Cities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Apr. 2, staff at Marcus Whitman Elementary quickly secured students indoors during recess when a teenage male was seen acting erratically on the sidewalk, and police later confirmed he had fled (no physical contact occurred). KONA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Richland and Hanford high schools take part in AVID, a four-year college and career readiness program that offers hands-on learning at WSU Health Science Campus and a spring Day of Service with Richland Parks & Rec to prepare for life after high school. Apple Valley News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County Fire District 3 bought a nearly $10,000 drone using a $5,000 grant from the Department of Natural Resources to boost firefighter safety ahead of the summer fire season. It will be used for fast fire assessment and search+rescue operations. KEPR
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J. Valentino Live at Jokers
7-10 p.m. — Jokers Comedy Club — Full food & drink menu available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian J. Valentino and friends from Los Angeles.
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Trivia Night at Barnard Griffin Winery
6-8 p.m. — Barnard Griffin Winery — No fee — Compete in trivia rounds while enjoying wine and food in a lively atmosphere.
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