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Happy weekend, Tri Cities!
In today’s happening-today edition: Try hockey for free, a vintage market, and bus shelter heaters + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Warmer waits ahead: Ben Franklin Transit is adding heaters to Tri-Cities bus shelters to keep riders warm, with the first heaters installed in February in Richland and more locations planned across the system — see what’s planned next.
Sunny treasure-hunting destination: Pasco Flea Market draws Tri-Cities shoppers with dirt-cheap finds, from fresh produce and tools to handmade crafts and vintage clothing near the Columbia River in Pasco — see what’s for sale.
Fresh momentum in discovery: Six researchers at Richland’s PNNL won U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Research Awards, a record for the lab, with funding to advance research from heavy-element chemistry to bioeconomy science — meet the award-winning researchers.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Local color boost: Need a quick mood lift on your next errand run? The KIE Supply Mural splashes Kennewick history and Columbia River vibes across an epic wall, packed with little Tri-Cities nods many recognize. Hidden Easter eggs reward a closer look, and the color tends to brighten even routine days.
Thread therapy, anyone? If your WIP pile needs a nudge, Needful Needlecrafts has fabrics, threads, charts, and friendly know-how to restart your cross-stitch groove. With easygoing classes and casual stitch-togethers, you’ll find community, fresh motivation, and real progress, so the making feels as good as the finish.
Raise a glass here: White Bluffs Brewing keeps 15 taps rotating with award-winners and fresh releases, plus PubQuiz and occasional food-truck nights. It’s an easy meet-up spot to catch up with a friend, sip something new, and find flavors your taste buds didn’t know they needed.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🐝 Beginner Beekeeping Class @ Richland Church of Christ | Saturday (3/7) at 8:30 AM – Thinking about backyard honey without becoming that neighbor? The Washington State Beekeepers Association’s beginner class covers the buzz from hive setup to not getting stung, and if you register early it’s $75, you save $20, and you actually get the book.
🛋 Opening Day @ Sanded Edges Decor (Richland) | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – South Richland gets a treasure hunt as Sanded Edges Decor opens its doors off Gage. Pop in between school drop-off and lunch, sniff the candles, and finally style that mantel you keep ignoring. Call it retail therapy, local charm, and fewer big-box regrets.
🛒 Tri-Cities Vintage Market @ Benton County, WA Fairgrounds (Kennewick) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re chasing vinyl nostalgia or want to roam Building 2 without dodging livestock, this indoor vintage market brings 60+ PNW vendors to the Fairgrounds. Vintage threads, sneakers, cards, toys, and more, all for $2 at the door. Bring cash, patience, and your inner 12-year-old.
🌱 Seed Swap @ Anything Grows (Richland) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – The annual Seed Swap is back, and no, you don’t need to bring seeds, there’s plenty to share, as usual. If you’re contributing, label packets in clear bags or originals, drop extras at the shop, bring a coat, and park across the street.
🏒 Try Hockey for Free @ Toyota Center (Kennewick) | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Give the kids 4–13 a free taste of hockey at Rink B in Kennewick, with Jr. Americans coaches and players keeping it fun, and upright. One hour on the ice, zero pressure, maximum wiggles burned. Bring a bike helmet and cotton gloves, and register online.
👣 Project Convergence: Classical Indian & American Tap @ Richland High School | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Catch Project Convergence, where classical Indian dance and American tap click together without losing their accents. Fourth in the Community Concerts season, with memberships or single tickets available online or in the lobby, and yes, your toes will betray you.
🐱 Mrs. Roper Romp @ Cedars at Pier One (Kennewick) | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Channel your inner Mrs. Roper, throw on a caftan, and join a romp for the kittens, all to benefit Jenny’s Hope. Expect wigs, jewelry, and no landlords judging. Snag tickets early for $15 before they jump to $20 via Venmo @Carrie-Lundgren-3, or Cash App $CarrieLundgren.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Tri Cities report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 68°F – Low: 49°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 64°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 6%
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
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