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Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Richland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Richland’s Tri-Cities Food Co-op celebrated its first anniversary this month with a month-long series of events featuring local produce, baked goods and community activities — the co-op now plans to expand its product selection and boost member engagement as it enters its second year. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Potsticker is a calm three-year-old hound mix at Tri-Cities Animal Services who has been waiting for a forever home since September 11. He is neutered, up-to-date on vaccines and microchipped with a $50 adoption fee and visitors can meet him Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The KEY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over the last year, WSU Tri-Cities increased its enrollment from 1489 to 1609 students and welcomed its largest freshman class along with the first rise in graduate numbers in several years. The campus added two new majors + cybersecurity and social work to meet local demand. KEPR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Port of Pasco is moving from at large elections to district voting to give more fair representation to local areas. The new system will be used starting with the 2026 election — local officials expect it to boost voter engagement. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ The Port of Pasco is moving from at-large to by-district elections to let voters cast ballots only in their local area and increase engagement in a system that controls key city industries using at-large ballots. The first election under the new system is scheduled for 2026. FOX41 Yakima
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kadlec Regional Medical Center raised its annual pink flag today to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month—urging women to consider genetic testing for harmful BRCA mutations that can raise the risk of cancer. The event continues a more than 20-year tradition and offers genetic counseling services at the center. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ The Skin Cancer Foundation offers free full-body skin cancer screenings on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a mobile RV parked outside the Richland Community Center—check-ups are available on a first-come, first-served basis. FOX41 Yakima
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Mike Pinto Live Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Emerald of Siam Thai Restaurant and Lounge — Ticketed event — Enjoy a great live performance from the talented Mike Pinto, influenced by SoCal vibes and reggae style.
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Laveda Concert at Ray's Golden Lion
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Ray's Golden Lion Restaurant — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of live music featuring Laveda, a first-time performance in Richland.
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Mac+Cheese and Wine Pairing Weekend
12-7 p.m. — Barnard Griffin Winery — Ticketed event — Indulge in mac & cheese masterpieces paired with divine Reserve wines for a weekend of culinary delight.
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