Good morning, Richland.

Nani is a playful pup in a foster-to-adopt program offered by POPP.

The dog, an energetic Australian Shepherd and pit bull mix, loves walks and treats — she is learning commands in a nurturing environment before finding her forever home.

Protesters gathered Tuesday evening outside Columbia High School in Burbank to oppose Amazon’s plan to build a data center in the Wallula Gap (Amazon held an open house to discuss the project with residents).

Oregon Avenue in Pasco will be reduced to two lanes on Aug.

15 and Aug. 16 for urgent rail crossing repairs, the Port of Pasco said. Crews will start work at midnight Friday and close the east side at 7:00 a.m. Saturday (to fix a broken rail) before switching work to the other side on Sunday.

A new study shows wildfire smoke cut air quality gains in the northwest by about 8 percent — raising pollutants from 5 to 13 percent and affecting low-income and indigenous communities.

Residents should check Benton Clean Air Agency for tips as poor air quality is expected later this month.

Pasco officials are considering a pilot camera program to curb vandalism by installing static cameras (at four parks: Volunteer, Sylvester, Memorial, and Schlegel) and one mobile unit, with plans to complete installation before next park season after a budget amendment is approved.

Kadlec Regional Medical Center unveiled an updated meditation garden yesterday at its campus to offer a quiet space for patients, families and caregivers — Einan’s at Sunset Funeral Home donated benches and the Kadlec Auxiliary contributed $2,000 for installation while local volunteers maintained the landscaping.