Good Day
Richland
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Richland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick motorcycle officer and Benton County deputies arrested 41-year-old Herbert Girton on July 21 for reckless riding after he sped at 60 MPH near West Tucannon and Steptoe Street on July 15—he had no license plate—and taunted the officer before his capture. KONA
- ➤ Richland officials announced a 12-month pilot program using solar-powered mobile security trailers with real-time cameras placed at Claybell Park, Badger Mountain Community Park and the Uptown parking lot to fight rising crime. City partners said the video footage will be managed under strict city rules (kept for 30 days and accessed only by authorized personnel) to decide if the units will become permanent. KONA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marci Mendoza was crowned Miss Teen Tri-Cities on July 22 and will represent the region at upcoming events. Apple Valley News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington State Patrol troopers will enforce traffic laws during Water Follies weekend from July 25 to July 27 as they target speeding, impaired driving and other risky behavior around Columbia Park—motorcycle troopers, unmarked cars and WSP Aviation will assist, with Ben Franklin Transit offering shuttle service and planned road closures on SR-240 to help manage heavy traffic. FOX41 Yakima
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials at Benton Franklin Health District report several residents have experienced swimmer's itch from the Columbia River and advise avoiding marshy water and drying off quickly after swimming. The rash is not contagious+ and usually fades on its own with proper care. The KEY
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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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DEAL: Grateful Dead Tribute Performance
9 PM – 12 AM — The Emerald of Siam Thai Restaurant and Lounge — Ticketed event — Experience high-energy psychedelic renditions of Grateful Dead classics from Seattle's vibrant electric quartet.
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