Good morning, Richland.

Members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association held a memorial ride in Richland yesterday to honor fallen member Robert Ellis Dewayne Jr.—who died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run crash on May 24—with escorts from the Benton County Sheriff's Office and Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office. His family has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover his medical expenses.

The new Chick-fil-A in Kennewick is drawing long lines and heavy traffic + six police cars are managing the gridlock while nearby businesses face a drop in customers.

Construction is underway on a new Costco that will open in August and is nearly complete with major sections done — local residents express mixed feelings as some worry about increased traffic while officials begin road improvements nearby.

Christian Fair, 35, who was wanted on a burglary warrant, ran from an officer near Fourth Avenue and Vancouver Street on June 19 and got into a fight after pulling a hammer from his pocket—resulting in minor injuries and additional charges of third-degree assault, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstructing a public servant.

A drunk driver went 50 in a 25 zone and crashed on 7th Street in Benton City on Thursday afternoon, nearly hitting a woman before he destroyed a fence — residents detained him until deputies arrived and he was taken to jail on DUI charges.

An off-duty Kennewick police officer named Fernando Ramos was arrested after his vehicle struck an unoccupied parked car around 9:48 p.m. Wednesday — no injuries were reported and Benton County conducted an independent investigation that led to his booking on suspicion of DUI.

On Thursday afternoon, residents in Benton City detained a drunk driver—who was going 50 in a 25 zone on 7th Street and nearly struck a pedestrian 30 feet away—after he lost control and crashed into a fence, and deputies later towed his car and arrested him on multiple DUI charges.

A study published on June 19 in Aging & Mental Health found that adults over 50 with higher well-being scored better on memory tests over a 16-year period—researchers analyzed data from over 10,000 participants in England and said this link may help guard against memory decline.

Further research will explore if improving emotional health can reduce dementia risk.

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.