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šŸŒ± How will Richlandā€™s new roundabout change your daily commute?

Good morning Richland! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Richlandā€™s new roundabout change your daily commute?
  • Which Richland restaurants stumbledā€”and which acedā€”the latest health inspections?
  • Where Richland families can find helpā€”and how you can give back

Also on today's calendar: Sofia Talvik LIVE at Three Rivers Folklife Society (3RFS) - Richland, WA and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 42.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 46 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Richland preparing to revamp key traffic corridor (tricitiesbusinessnews.com) ā€” Drivers in Richland should prepare for lane and shoulder closures near the Highway 240 and Aaron Drive intersection, including the I-182 off-ramp, as geotechnical drilling continues through early May. The work supports a planned roundabout aimed at easing heavy congestion and improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists along one of the regionā€™s busiest corridors.
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2. Raw meat too warm, moldy food: Latest Tri-Cities-area restaurant inspections (tri-cityherald.com) ā€” Recent Benton-Franklin Health District inspections found several food-safety violations at McDonaldā€™s on Queensgate Drive in Richland and other Tri-Cities eateries, while many local spots passed with low or zero red points. The report details issues like bare-hand contact with food, temperature problems, and blocked handwashing sinks, alongside clean bills of health for places including Isla Bonita and Miss Tamale in Richland.
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3. St. Joseph's Catholic School donates 2,500 items to Tri-City Food Bank drive (keprtv.com) ā€” Richland families facing tight budgets can turn to the Tri-City Food Bank and 2nd Harvest, which both operate sites in the city. A long-running school food drive just delivered 2,500 items, and organizers are urging locals to donate or volunteer as demand rises among working households.
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4. Student athletes sprinting into Tri-Cities for Pasco Invitational (tricitiesbusinessnews.com) ā€” Tri-Cities track fans from Richland have a big meet close to home this Saturday, as the 63rd annual Pasco Invitational brings more than a thousand high school athletes to Edgar Brown Stadium. With events running all day, Hall of Fame inductions, and a dedication to Pascoā€™s superintendent, itā€™s a full schedule for local sports supporters.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ozzie our male russian tortoise escaped this fall and is likely waking up from hibernation about now.
    Please keep a look out! He's pretty small, doesn't bite and would be looking for food (your plants). (Nextdoor Willowbrook)
  • I was wondering if by any chance anyone has seen our weir box filter.
    It is welded together piece of grate with a handle and pretty heavy, approximately 24" X 24" Someone took it from our weir box on the KID roadā€¦ (Nextdoor CountryRdge-Hghts-Estates)
  • Christensen, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Richland. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Richland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richland here.

Ok Richland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Richland

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Richland

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.