Good Day
Richland
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Richland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Richland welcomes Westside Pizza at 1759 George Washington Way, where owners Sherrie and Alex Zollinger offer fresh pizzas, wings, pastas, and desserts for dine-in, carryout, or delivery. The menu features bold flavors made with fresh ingredients. The KEY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Winter Wonderland returns today at 5 p.m. at John Dam Plaza with holiday characters, food vendors, live reindeer, a lighted vehicle parade and a visit from the Calus family while drizzle sets a festive tone; additional Saturday evening festivities will follow and the lights remain until the New Year. KEPR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mortgage rates eased last week to 6% APR as soft labor market data eased concerns and stirred talk of a 25 basis point rate cut at the upcoming Fed meeting Dec. 9 — 10. Experts note fewer homeowners are pursuing refinancing despite the drop. FOX41 Yakima
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Torres meets with Washington State Patrol, Sheriff's Office staff, and state transportation officials to discuss emergency safety plans for Highway 395 (mile markers 23 to 32) north of Pasco. She invites community input by email as officials work to resolve the issues. NBC Tri-Cities
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new study found that people with diabetes are 3.7 to 6.5 times more likely to suffer sudden cardiac death (reducing life by 14 years for type 1 and 8 years for type 2) based on Denmark’s 2010 data. Experts advise patients to work with their clinicians to lower risk. FOX41 Yakima
- ➤ An AARP survey found 46% of middle-aged adults (45 to 59) feel lonely, with men reporting isolation more often than women. The study, which included over 3,200 participants, shows people are losing friends as they juggle work, family, and caring for others. FOX41 Yakima
- ➤ A study from UCLA Health showed that doctors using AI scribe software spent 41 fewer seconds on paperwork per appointment, easing burnout while requiring careful review (some errors were noted) during 72,000 patient visits in late 2024. FOX41 Yakima
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Residents seeking comforting dinner ideas can try 11 casserole recipes designed for busy December evenings from a local food feature. The list includes hearty options like Loaded Million Dollar Casserole and Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole to simplify weeknight meals. FOX41 Yakima
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mission Ridge, the first ski resort to open for winter, had a soft opening on Thursday, Dec. 4 with Chair 1, Chair 2, and the Pika Peak Rope Tow running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday for limited terrain access. KONA
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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.
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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.
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Trivia Night at Barnard Griffin Winery
6:30-8 p.m. — Barnard Griffin Winery — No fee — Gather friends and test your knowledge over wine and fun trivia rounds.
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New Year's Eve Bash
8:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Richland Riverfront Hotel and Conference Center — $30 admission — Celebrate the New Year with music, dancing, and a vibrant atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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