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Dinner in 321 will feature dietitian and food creator Laura Ashley Johnson demonstrating how to make crowd‑pleasing sausage balls for attendees, with organizers promising tips and tastings at the event.

The Pasco Aquatic Center is hosting a floating pumpkin patch today (10 a.m. to noon) at the pool, with admission $6 to $9 and pumpkins available while supplies last; no preregistration is required.

More than 40 trunk or treat events are happening across the Tri Cities this week, with events today at Starbucks, Mighty Meow, and Three Rivers Therapy, and dozens more scheduled through Saturday, Oct.

31 at schools, churches, and local businesses.

Richland School District's Class of 2026 hit a 90% four-year graduation rate, the district reported Oct.

27, outpacing Washington's 84% average and exceeding its 3% improvement goal (rate rose 3.8%, with Richland HS 94.0% and Hanford HS 94.2%).

Snow is falling on multiple state passes, so drivers heading west from the Tri Cities should check chain and traction-tire rules before travel; Snoqualmie, Stevens and White Pass currently advise traction tires and conditions can change (WSDOT).

Richland's Rollarena will host two Halloween skates: Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for ages 18 and up, and Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for all ages; admission is $11 and skate trainer upgrades are available for a fee.

The IRONMAN Foundation awarded $18,000 to Tri‑Cities volunteer organizations that served at the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri‑Cities, funding programs and services beyond race day and bringing the event’s total local giveback to $49,000 (since 2024).

Residents launched a petition asking for a community oversight committee (two to three representatives from Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland) to review shelter policies as city leaders consider changing the joint animal services model, and supporters hope to deliver the petition by mid-Dec.