Good morning, Richland.

Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities (TROT) will host its 11th Annual Mane Event on June 28 at the Benton County Fairgrounds from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The benefit will feature silent and live auctions, barbecue, music, dancing and games to support equine-assisted programs for children, veterans and first responders.

Old Timer, a senior Jack Russell Terrier, arrived at Tri-Cities Animal Services in December after a vehicle stop and recovered enough to be searched for a new home on June 4th.

Social media helped his original owner identify him—Jack—after he had been missing for three years, and transport arrangements were made so he could return home earlier this week.

After filing for bankruptcy in May, Rite Aid is shutting down additional Washington State stores—two in the Tri-Cities, including one on Lee Blvd in Richland and another on North Steptoe Street in Kennewick, with the Pasco location remaining open.

Rite Aid is closing two stores in Richland and Kennewick this week as part of nearly 900 closures nationwide following a bankruptcy filing in May.

A store in Pasco remains open—and more changes are expected as the list of closed locations grows.

A Kennewick man was charged with felony vehicular assault after he allegedly stabbed a woman several times and then drove his car into a pick-up truck on June 17—police said the woman was taken to the hospital with serious but stable injuries and the truck driver suffered only minor injuries—.

Columbia Generating Station rejoined the Northwest power grid on June 16 at 5:02 p.m. after a two month refueling outage in which workers installed a new adjustable speed drive system and replaced 256 nuclear fuel assemblies—ensuring reliable carbon free energy for the next two year cycle.

WSU Tri-Cities has seen steady enrollment growth over the last two fall semesters as local school partnerships and strong job placements drive student interest.

First-year enrollments increased 20% in fall 2023 and 16% in fall 2024 while overall undergraduate numbers grew by more than 5% last year — the college expects further gains in fall 2025.

The Department of Energy is considering Richland as a potential site for an artificial intelligence data center on 295 acres of former Hanford Site land transferred to the agency—one of 16 locations under review that benefits from local expertise at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

3 Eyed Fish Farmers Market Participation

10 AM - 1 PM — 3 Eyed Fish Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore local farmers' offerings next to the 3 Eyed Fish Kitchen + Bar.

Noah Johnston - Piano Jazz Performance

6-8 PM — The Emerald of Siam Thai Restaurant and Lounge — Free entry — Experience a night of captivating piano jazz by a talented young pianist and vocalist.

Fused Glass Seed Markers Workshop

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — db Studio — $65.00 — Create beautiful fused glass seed markers for your blooming summer garden.

Live Music by Haywire

7-11 p.m. — Ray's Golden Lion Restaurant — Check venue for cover charge — Enjoy an evening of music from the two bands named Haywire, bringing rock vibes to Richland.

Sip & Silent Reading

2-4 p.m. — Barnard Griffin Winery — Free to attend — Enjoy a calm reading session with wine and fellow book lovers.

Mountain Mist Painting Event

6-8 p.m. — Budd's Broiler — Ticket required, food and drinks separately — Enjoy a fun painting experience with music and a three-course sunset menu by the river.

River of Fire Festival

2-10 p.m. — Columbia Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities at the River of Fire Festival.

Righteous Richland Sprint Triathlon

8:30-11 a.m. — Howard Amon Park — Registration fee applicable — Dive into a thrilling sprint triathlon featuring a swim, bike ride, and run through beautiful Columbia landscapes.

Shoreline Run

7:30-10 a.m. — Howard Amon Park — Entry fee required — Participate in a scenic 10K or a fun 2-mile run along the shoreline.