Good morning, Richland.

Deputy Forsberg rescued a struggling deer from a canal in Prosser today—he used his roping skills to pull the animal from the water, and it is now resting safely.

Benton County firefighters contained a shed fire near east Bryson Brown Road in Finley at about 4:55 a.m. on August 23—propane tanks exploded and flames spread to nearby vegetation until the fire was contained by 5:12 a.m. with crews mopping hot spots for an hour and no injuries reported.

Pasco Airport is on pace to serve at least 500K travelers by year-end as officials recorded 282,452 enplanements through July—an 8% increase over last year.

The airport serves six major carriers and will welcome additional airlines in 2026.

WalletHub rated Washington as the least safe state by using broad metrics such as traffic deaths and property crime rates, but updated FBI data from August 20th shows the state is not among the most dangerous.

The difference comes from WalletHub’s broader safety category+which includes non-crime factors while the FBI focuses on traditional crime statistics.

The Kennewick Police Department is increasing patrols in school zones this week as students go back to class; officers remind drivers to slow to 20 mph when warning signs flash and advise commuters to plan extra travel time—focusing on child safety near busy streets.

Healthy Ages, a long-standing program for seniors run since 1981, will move to Senior Life Resources Northwest in September as Kadlec shifts its focus to mental health and support groups.

The transition will be completed by September 5 — the program will continue offering Medicare education, mall walking groups and monthly wellness checks.

Plutonium Man Triathlon

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Washington State University Tri-Cities — $55-$70 — Compete in a thrilling triathlon with Olympic and sprint distance options along the Columbia River.

Tumbleweed Music Festival 2025

3:30-9:30 p.m. — Howard Amon Park — Free entry — Experience live performances from talented musicians including award-winning singer/songwriter Barrie Dempsey.

Tomato Tasting and Lecture with Schreiber Farms

6:30-8 p.m. — Barnard Griffin Winery — $30 entry, $25 for wine club members — Experience a unique blend of tomato tasting and wine pairing education.

Fiery Foods Festival

11 AM – 7 PM — Peanuts Park — Varies by vendor — Experience the ultimate celebration of spice with contests, food trucks, and local flavors.

Chavo Guerrero Wrestling Event

6-9 p.m. — Jokers Comedy Club — Free venue parking — Witness WWE and WCW legend Chavo Guerrero alongside Reactivate wrestlers in an all-ages wrestling show.

Taverna Tagaris 20th Anniversary Celebration

Time TBA — Taverna Tagaris — Reservations recommended — Celebrate two decades with live music, drink and food specials, and exciting prizes.

Zumbathon 2025 - at the Richland Community Center, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Join fellow Zumbies in a Zumbathon that brings our community together in support of Grace Clinic, the only free healthcare clinic in the Tri-Cities. Whether you're a seasoned Zumba enthusiast or a first-timer, this heart healthy event is your chance to dance for a cause, connect with friends, and win a prize - all while support a vital mission.