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Good morning, Richland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Retail chains will close several stores in Washington this September. At Home will shutter its Bellingham and Union Gap locations due to bankruptcy while Rite Aid will shut 27 stores and Fred Meyer, QFC and Claire’s plan other closures—Claire’s will end 291 stores nationwide by September 7.  KFLD

CRIME NEWS

  • Benton County deputies recovered a stolen truck on Tuesday night near Maze Court after receiving a call about a suspicious vehicle— the truck had been reported stolen on August 12 and was returned to its owner while Kennewick police continue their investigation.  FOX41 Yakima
  • Benton County deputies recovered a stolen truck Tuesday night — reported stolen on August 12 — near Maze Court and returned it to its owner while the Kennewick Police Department continues its investigation.  NBC Tri-Cities

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Donald Landsman—leading candidate for a Richland City Council seat—died on August 31 at age 62 and will remain on the November ballot under state law; if he wins, the council will appoint a replacement to fill his seat.  Apple Valley News Now

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Parents use time-blocking to handle back-to-school routines by splitting their days into fixed blocks for school drop-offs and flexible blocks for errands—this method aims to reduce stress and chaos during busy mornings and afternoons. Many families rely on digital calendars or planners to organize their tasks and stay on track.  FOX41 Yakima

SPORTS NEWS

  • Kyleigh Johnson, a Chiawana cheerleader, is competing in a national Youth Athlete of the Year contest and is first in the group finalist round; she will begin the wildcard round on September 4. The award winner will receive $25,000 and a 3BRAND Sports Illustrated ad—an effort launched by NFL quarterback Russell Wilson to support the V Foundation and the Why Not You Foundation.  FOX41 Yakima

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 9/4/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 9/13/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 9/14/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 9/27/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 9/27/25

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