Good morning, Richland.

Richland’s Fairchild Cinemas now hosts a Giving Machine that lets people swipe their card to donate directly to charities including Grace Clinic, Grace Collective, Boys and Girls Clubs, Lutheran Community Services Northwest, and Safe Harbor’s My Friends Place.

The machine will be open through December 10—providing meals, winter clothing, and clean water—to help meet pressing needs.

A fire damaged the dust collection unit near the woodshop at Kiona-Benton High School in Benton City on Thursday and fire crews responded at 11 a.m. to put out the blaze within 30 minutes while investigators suspect a glowing ember started it; no injuries were reported.

Susan Mendenhall of Kennewick and Pasco IHOP restaurants was awarded 2024 IHOP Franchisee of the Year at the 2025 Global Franchisee Conference, making her the first to win the honor three times + she credited her team's care for regular customers and noted syrup caddies will return in January.

The Pasco Fire Department disposed of over 140 gallons of toxic aqueous film-forming foam—making it the first in the state to join the Ecology program—and the foam was sent to Utah for incineration while the department now uses PFAS-free F-3 foam.

This move helps protect local groundwater and supports the state law that has banned AFFF since 2020.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration introduced a new female crash test dummy—made to match a woman's body shape and test seat belts and airbags—after senators backed the change from a study that showed women in seat belts were hurt more than men.

Trivia Night at Barnard Griffin Winery

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Barnard Griffin Winery — Free entry — Test your knowledge over wine and food with friends in a fun trivia showdown.

Motley 2 Tribute Performance

7-11 p.m. — Rays Golden Lion — $12 pre-sale, $15 at the door — Experience the energy of the west coast's best Motley Crue tribute band live.

Pilates in the Vineyard

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Barnard Griffin Winery — Complimentary wine included — Celebrate the season with Pilates, music, and holiday cheer in a beautiful vineyard setting.