🌱 Which West Richland restaurants stumbled—and which passed—the latest inspections?

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• Which West Richland restaurants stumbled—and which passed—the latest inspections?

Also on today's calendar: Sofia Talvik LIVE at Three Rivers Folklife Society (3RFS) - Richland, WA and 5 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 35 degrees.
• Saturday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Raw meat too warm, moldy food: Latest Tri-Cities-area restaurant inspections (tri-cityherald.com) — Recent health inspections found several issues at West Richland spots including Pit Stop Mini Mart and Ty’s Bar & Grill, while others like The B Spot and Papa Murphy’s passed with minor violations. The report covers red and blue point scores, common problems like temperature control and handwashing access, and how the Benton Franklin Health District handles follow-up inspections across the Tri-Cities.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Richland

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★ Featured events ★

Friday April 17

• Le Grand Dîner at Barnard Griffin Winery - RICHLAND
  Barnard Griffin Winery, 878 Tulip Ln D, Richland
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday April 17

• New Moon in Aries
  Howard Amon Park , 500 Amon Park Dr , Richland
  7:00 pm

Saturday April 18

• Family Bingo
  Richland Community Center , 500 Amon Park Dr , Richland
  1:00 pm
• Hermiston JV Baseball @ Richland
  Richland High School , 930 Long Ave , Richland
  1:00 pm
• Jeff Peterson at the Emerald of Siam
  The Emerald of Siam Thai Restaurant and Lounge , 1314 Jadwin Ave , Richland
  5:00 pm
• Rising Enemy
  Ray's Golden Lion Restaurant , 1353 George Washington Way , Richland
  7:30 pm

Saturday May 2

• Sofia Talvik LIVE at Three Rivers Folklife Society (3RFS) - Richland, WA
  1322 Kimball Ave , Richland
  7:30 pm

Wednesday May 6

• Wednesday in West "Community Market - Food Truck Night"
  Flat Top Park , Austin Dr , West Richland
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• Royal Boys Varsity Soccer @ Kiona-Benton
  Kiona - Benton City High School , 1205 Horne Dr , Benton City
  6:00 pm

Sunday April 19

• Spring Tulip – Ages 21 and up
  Chandler Reach Estate Winery , 9506 W Chandler Rd , Benton City
  4:00 pm
• Spring Tulip – Ages 12 and up
  Chandler Reach Estate Winery , 9506 W Chandler Rd , Benton City
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My daughter is at WSU,graduating next month with a masters in music performance and has a teaching degree.
  She did her last solo performance last night with the orchestra. It was unbelievable! We are very proud parents of her accomplishments. https://www… (Nextdoor Bird Hill)
• Update: This girl is now with West Richland Animal Control.
  Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog! FOUND on April 15, 2026 in West Richland, WA 99353 near Hibiscus and Peony St Sharing for a… (Nextdoor South Highlands)

• Yakima School District posted a job opening for Substitute-Cook Assistant in West Richland. Apply here.
• Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in West Richland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Richland here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Richland

• City of Richland conducting drilling for intersection improvement project (applevalleynewsnow.com)
• Pasco court commissioner appointed to Benton & Franklin Counties Superior Court (applevalleynewsnow.com)
• Pasco councilman calls for proactive approach to attract major retailers and manufacturers (applevalleynewsnow.com)

Kennewick

• Free Spring Senior Times Expo connects Kennewick seniors with local resources (keprtv.com)

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-- 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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