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Richland
Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Richland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Little Lives Small Animal Rescue and Adventures Underground Bookstore hosted a pet adoption event in Richland where visitors could buy a book (and possibly bring home a guinea pig, bearded dragon, rabbit, tortoise, snake, or budgie) during the rescue’s first event in over two years. Co-executive director Natalie Vazquez-Lopez said similar events will happen monthly to help families learn about caring for small pets. NBC Tri-Cities
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday in Kennewick, a house fire that began just before 7 a.m. left a homeowner with burns who evacuated with two dogs while a firefighter rescued a third dog and two firefighters received treatment for heat exhaustion—officials de-energized a downed power line that had blocked access. FOX41 Yakima
- ➤ A Kennewick home was destroyed in a fire this morning—as the homeowner suffered burns to his face and arms and escaped with two dogs, a firefighter rescued a third—while two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion after a downed power line blocked access. NBC Tri-Cities
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ETEBA will hold its first Hanford Federal Business Opportunities Forum on Aug. 14 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick to highlight federal contract updates, clean energy panels, and a keynote from State Sen. Matt Boehnke. TradeWind will host a networking event on Aug. 13 at Barnard Griffin Winery — followed by a free open house event in Richland from 5 p.m. to midnight after the forum. Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, construction on the Well 2R Wellhouse and Transmission Main Project began at Flat Top Park in West Richland as the city replaces the old Well 2, which was out of service since 2019, with a new facility in the Benton Franklin Transit loop. The project will upgrade the water transmission main along Collins Road from Bombing Range Road to Astoria Road—forcing detours and traffic control—and bus services will remain fully operational. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ Construction on the new Well 2R Wellhouse and Transmission Main Project begins today at Flat Top Park in West Richland to replace the old Well 2, which has been out of service since 2019 — the project upgrades the water transmission main along Collins Road from Bombing Range Road to Astoria Road. Bus services will run as usual and the city advises drivers to use alternate routes during detours and traffic control. FOX41 Yakima
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kadlec announced that its breast biopsy process was upgraded with the new Brevera system from the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation on July 27, which uses real-time imaging to confirm the correct tissue sample. The upgrade improves biopsy accuracy and speeds up the procedure—reducing the need for multiple attempts during screening. FOX41 Yakima
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Three Rivers Saxtette
5-8 p.m. — The Emerald of Siam Thai Restaurant and Lounge — No Cover — Enjoy a delightful dinner show with the popular Saxtette ensemble, a fun twist on traditional music.
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