Good morning, Richland.

More than 1,000 kids joined the annual fishing derby at Columbia Park pond on Sat, April 18, where nearly 8,000 fish were stocked by Kids Outdoor Education to teach local children fishing.

Kids aged 5 to 14 had gear available to rent, and families can fish the pond year-round.

Lorax, a friendly 60-pound dog from Tri-Cities Animal Services needing a second chance, is ready for adoption after being rescued from outside Northwest Golf Cars on West Kennewick Avenue.

He shows good manners with commands and may work best as the only pet in his new home.

Rajiv Panikkar, a specialist in the Pasco School District, received a regional lifetime achievement award for decades of work with visually impaired students — his career has made a lasting impact and he is set to retire this year.

Data centers along the Columbia River are heating the air and creating fog known as the 'Google Cloud' (a phenomenon that sometimes forces flights to divert from The Dalles to Portland) on chilly winter mornings, raising concerns over water use among local communities.

Palouse Falls became Washington's only official state waterfall when Washtucna elementary kids led the effort in 2014 — this summer, families can enjoy its scenic views on an exciting road trip through Eastern Washington.

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.

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.

K is for Kindness 5K and 1K Fun Run

4-7 p.m. — 1776 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA — Registration fee required — Participate in a fun run benefiting local autism support nonprofits.

Live Music with Calico Bones

6-8 p.m. — Barnard Griffin Winery — Reservations recommended — Enjoy an evening of folk Americana music while sipping on award-winning wines.