Good morning, Richland.

Richland will host the third annual Dive into Summer event on Saturday, June 21, starting with a $1 open swim session at the George Prout Pool from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. In the evening, free family-friendly entertainment—live music, lawn games, and a birthday celebration for the library’s dinosaur mascot, Theo, at 7:00 p.m.—will be held at John Dam Plaza.

Costco announced its new Richland warehouse near Target will open in August—moved up from a plan that had the gas station finishing in July and construction ending in October—and is listing example job openings for positions like cashiers and forklift drivers.

Tri-Cities Animal Services posted a picture of an 8.5-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix on June 4—which a Missouri woman recognized as her stolen dog from Florida three years ago—prompting a pet transport service to return him on June 13 and reunite him with his owner.

At Kurtzman Park, the Committee of Juneteenth in the Tri-Cities held a Day of Service event that gave out free clothes, canned goods, BBQ, and merchandise to honor community heritage—an effort described by Elouise Sparks of the Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Program.

Additional activities include a gospel celebration on June 22 at 5 p.m.—an event set to continue the day’s spirit.

Richland School District is offering a summer school program with about 1,000 students taking courses to catch up or get ahead with credits; students can work online anywhere—families must register by today to secure a spot before summer break ends.

Columbia Riverkeeper filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy on June 16 for failing to release documents about its Cleanup to Clean Energy Initiative at Hanford, after a FOIA request from June 2024 went unanswered—DOE must reply within 30 days.

Washington law makes lane splitting illegal, so motorcycle riders must stay in one lane when riding through heavy traffic—studies from other countries support this safety measure.

The City of Richland received a Triple Crown Award for meeting three financial standards & it is the only Eastern Washington city to earn this honor.

Finance Director Brandon Allen said the city showed transparency with taxes and fees and will continue strategic planning for future projects.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that salmon fishing season for 2025 to 2026 is open with new regulations and a blog to update anglers as well as a pamphlet that will reach license dealers by the end of June.

Anglers will see updated season dates on the Fish Washington app by July 1.

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.

Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon

8 a.m. — Leslie Groves Park — Registration fee varies — Celebrate the holiday spirit with festive runs under the summer sun.