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Richland
Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Richland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On July 17, Maverick Gaming filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid mounting financial challenges, including failed sports betting efforts and significant property sales. The company continues to run the Crazy Moose Casino in Pasco and Coyote Bob's Roadhouse Casino in Kennewick while the future of its assets remains uncertain. KFLD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick police arrested 33-year-old Artemisa Sanchez on Thursday near 6th and Washington Street after she evaded Tri-City authorities for weeks—she faces charges for unlawful imprisonment in Franklin County and a federal illegal weapons charge with SWAT and the Metro Drug Task Force assisting. KONA
- ➤ The Kennewick Police Department CAT team arrested 33-year-old Artemisa Sanchez in an apartment near 6th and Washington Street after she eluded police for weeks while facing 2nd Degree Felony charges for Unlawful Imprisonment in Franklin County & a US Marshals illegal weapons charge with assistance from SWAT and the Metro Drug Task Force. The KEY
- ➤ A Tri-Cities man, Victor Martin Lara-Lopez, who was convicted for child sex abuse in 2022, did not cooperate with ICE officers on June 13 and a fight broke out when he partly lowered his truck window—he drove away but was caught on July 15 and now faces federal charges for assaulting agents. Apple Valley News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Richland is planning major changes to its main roads to boost safety and downtown growth—George Washington Way will run northbound and Jadwin Avenue will be southbound by 2027. Construction will begin next spring and aims to reduce crashes by 20% while making it safer for pedestrians and cyclists. NBC Tri-Cities
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Senator Patty Murray warned that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed on July 4, is hurting health care access and cutting Medicaid (Apple Health) for nearly 2 million people in Washington. She said hospitals and residents face higher costs and a 26% drop in enrollment as a result of the cuts made by the bill. FOX41 Yakima
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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Fused Glass Seed Markers Workshop
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — db Studio — $65 — Create beautiful fused glass seed markers for your garden this summer.
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Paper Making Workshop at Barnard Griffin
2-4 p.m. — Barnard Griffin Winery — $40 — Transform upcycled materials into your own unique sheets of handmade paper in a whimsical workshop.
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Noah Johnston - Piano Jazz
6-8 p.m. — The Emerald of Siam Thai Restaurant and Lounge — Free show — Experience the musical talent of a young pianist and vocalist with a background in jazz.
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Boredom Busters: Summer Edition
1-3 p.m. — REACH Museum — Free with admission or membership — Engage in fun, hands-on activities inspired by museum exhibits during summer break.
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Summer Splash 5K
8-10 a.m. — Badger Mountain Community Park — Entry fee not specified — Enjoy a lively 5k race and a kids dash followed by splashes in the park's water features.
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Fair Food & Wine Pairing
12-7 p.m. — Barnard Griffin Winery — Ticket purchase required — Explore delightful wine pairings with popular fair food as the kitchen prepares festival favorites.
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The Selena Experience with Fonozis
7-10 p.m. — Clover Island Inn — Cost TBA — Experience an extraordinary Selena tribute that transports you back to 1995 with every song.
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Benton Franklin County Fair
Varies — Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo — Entry fee varies — Enjoy the diverse attractions of a beloved local fair with rides, exhibits, and rodeo fun.
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