Good morning, Richland.

West Richland Police Department installed a free microchip scanning station at the east end of its parking lot today to help reunite lost pets with their owners — an effort to reduce shelter intakes and curb animal abandonment.

West Richland Animal Control has installed a 24/7 dog microchip scanner at the police department parking lot to reunite lost pets with their owners & reduce shelter crowding.

The station is under surveillance and available at all times.

The Columbia Valley Center for Recovery planned to open May 1 but has not accepted patients as the state is still updating its license for its new address at 216 West 10th Avenue.

Renovations are complete and officials will sign a contract with Comprehensive Healthcare soon to aid uninsured residents.

Grammar, a 70-pound red Rhodesian Ridgeback mix found with seven puppies on East 1st Avenue, is ready for adoption at Tri-Cities Animal Services.

She is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccines with an adoption fee of $50.

Crews are preparing the Columbia River at Columbia Park for today’s spring hydroplane testing by installing docks, marking pit areas, and setting safety systems so teams can test boats before the summer racing season.

The free event runs from 8 a.m. (to 5 p.m.) and features multiple hydroplane classes.

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA & Queen

6:30-7:30 p.m. — REACH Museum — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical candlelight tribute concert featuring the iconic hits of ABBA and Queen.

Live Music with Faith Martin

6-8 p.m. — Barnard Griffin Winery — Reservations recommended — Enjoy soulful sounds on the patio while sipping award-winning wines.