Good morning, Richland.

Lucias — a stray dog turned bait dog — served West Richland PD for 11 years and helped rescue over 40 dogs before passing away over the weekend.

He earned a special award last year and remains a cherished part of the community.

The Boys and Girls Club announced registration for the 26-27 school year on Jul.

27. Families in Richland can visit the club for more details on enrollment.

A late morning update reported that evacuations for the White Swan fire decreased to Level 2 + highway 28 fire evacuations were lifted west of Quincy, while Level 3 evacuations were activated for the Hagen fire as it approached 25,000 acres.

Richland Parks and Recreation restricts access to the boat dock near Lulu's at Columbia Point Marina as contractors and Ecology crews remove a sunken boat, and parts of the dock remain closed until work is completed.

Fire officials in Washington and Oregon are urging residents to check current fire restrictions before heading outdoors this weekend.

They warned that even a small spark can start a wildfire — a reminder to follow guidelines to protect firefighters, communities, and natural resources.