Good morning, Richland.

Powerhouse Comic Con is held today and tomorrow at the Hapo Center, featuring cosplay, comics, manga, and guest appearances by Marvel's Sean Gunn and actor Reb Brown.

The event offers local fans a new adventure in the Tri-Cities.

Richland School District officials shared a 2026-2027 budget of about $243 million at a recent workshop.

They cited a rare enrollment drop (the district ranks in the lowest five percent for revenue per student) and rising liability insurance costs while planning to meet current student needs and rebuild reserves.

The Benton Franklin Health District warned that toxic algae was detected in the Columbia River at Howard Amon Park — levels are below the statewide threshold, but residents should keep dogs and children away from the water.

The Port of Kennewick Board of Commissioners designated the port as the first Purple Heart Port in the state on Aug.

11. Officials will soon install Purple Heart Port signs on Clover Island as part of the national Purple Heart Trail network, honoring veterans who were wounded or killed in service.