Underground Book Club, Backpack Giveaway 2025, National Night Out, and more. 
Happy Friday, Tri Cities. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Tri Cities Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Water Follies races and airshow drew crowds, Panera opened offering coupons to guests, and Breeze Airways offers nonstop flights to Orlando and Washington, D.C — catch up here.
State-level stories: New rules boost pay transparency, work zone cameras ticket thousands of speeders, and Washington seniors leap into the top three for healthy aging — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Study finds adults inhale thousands of plastic fragments daily, many hearts age faster than their owners, and Ford recalls F-150 hybrids without seatbelt chime — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Tee off for local veterans
- Paint by moonlight to help cats
- Pick up free backpacks and school supplies
- Share your thoughts on water fluoridation
- Celebrate community safety and summer fun
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
🫶 We got your back
Markets: Summer in the Tri-Cities only truly begins when you’re wandering between pop-up tents brimming with fresh peaches, homemade salsa, and killer baked goods. Our farmers market guide has all the stalls you need to hit.
Eats: Ancient fishing traditions meet hipster vibes in local kitchens. Think geoduck sashimi, cedar-plank salmon and coffee-infused Vietnamese tacos. These must-try dishes prove the flavor game is next-level.
Reads: The smell of paper, the thrill of cracking open a new story, and the chance to accidentally spend two hours debating which cover looks cooler, Adventures Underground is basically a playground for bookworms (minus the monkey bars, plus way more coffee).
Health: Forget outdated weight loss fads and gimmicks. Modern science has changed the game. GLP-1 medications (like the ones behind today’s most talked-about treatments) are helping people manage weight in a safer, more sustainable way. Check out your options today.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirey outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
📚 The Underground Book Club @ Caterpillar Cafe | Friday (8/1) at 6:00pm – First Friday’s Underground Book Club means book gossip without the guilt trip, no reading required. We’ll gather at our regular spot to rant about this month’s page-turner, critique the one no one finished, and drown our literary shame in wine and side-eye.
💃 1st Friday Swing Dance | Friday (8/1) at 7:15pm – Always wanted to shimmy without clearing the dance floor? Swing by our monthly first Friday for beginner and intermediate lessons, followed by social dancing under the same neon sign you’ve walked past a thousand times. No partner required, just bring your best two left feet.
This weekend
🍴 Farm to Fork @ Ciao Trattoria | Saturday (8/2) at 10:00am – Grab your walking shoes and join Chef Jesse for a stroll through town’s best farmers market, where you’ll meet the green-thumbed maestros behind your produce. Catch his live cooking demo at Ciao Trattoria, then dig into a farm-fresh lunch, no small talk required.
🎒 Backpack Giveaway 2025 @ Cellular Plus | Saturday (8/2) at 10:00am – Think of this as your kid’s golden ticket to free school gear, since Verizon-Cellular Plus is handing out backpacks loaded with supplies, no strings attached, first-come, first-served. And if you’re feeling generous, toss in a few extra pencils in-store and watch the smiles roll in.
🛍️ Shop Crawl @ Snake River Street Rods | Saturday (8/2) at 11:00am – Think Snake River Street holds no more secrets? Line up at Snake River Street Rods on August 2 for a shop crawl with lunch, snacks, and first dibs on prime browsing spots, because 250 locals showed up last year and nobody wants to miss out.
😊 Happy Village @ White Bluffs Quilt Museum | Sunday (8/3) at 1:00pm – Who knew all those leftover scraps could end up in your new favorite quilt? Drop in at the museum, snag Sandy Gervais’s pattern, and let Cheryl Garrison and Ginny Coffman work their whimsical magic. You’ll be quilting like you actually know what you’re doing.
⚾ Tri-City Dust Devils vs. Vancouver Canadians @ Gesa Stadium | Sunday (8/3) at 7:05pm – Minor league, major vibes. Catch the Dust Devils take on the Canadians under the lights at Gesa Stadium. Expect classic ballpark energy: home runs, hot dogs, and maybe a foul ball with your name on it. Bring your glove and your loudest cheer.
Next week
🐱 Meows in the Moonlight @ Café Magnolia | Monday (8/4) at 5:30pm – Ready to trade TV reruns for a paintbrush and support some local furballs? Cafe Magnolia supplies brushes, aprons, and instruction for a Meows in the Moonlight night benefiting Tumbleweed Cat Rescue, with pastries, drinks, and a portion of every ticket going to foster kitties.
👮 National Night Out @ Southridge Sports & Events Complex | Tuesday (8/5) at 5:00pm – Southridge Sports Complex is throwing a free bash for National Night Out, with Tsunami’s burgers for the first thousand and Kona Ice for the first 750 spoon-lickers. Knock yourself silly in Knockerball inflatables, meet City Council, check out emergency vehicles, and snag carousel rides, gratis.
🤹 Wren the Juggler | Tuesday (8/5) at 6:00pm – Keewaydin Park Library means one thing: Wren the Juggler is rolling into town with flying pins, circus flair, and comedy that’ll make your sides ache. Bring the kids, your grown-up sense of wonder, and prepare for a surprisingly athletic laugh fest.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/1 Jon White @ 3 Eyed Fish – 4 pm
- 8/1 Darnell Scott @ Goose Ridge Estate – 4 pm
- 8/1 Cigar Night + Live Music @ 3 Eyed Fish – 6 pm
- 8/1 Lo-Tek Blues @ Michele’s – 7 pm
- 8/2 Gregory Rawlins @ 3 Eyed Fish – 6 pm
- 8/2 Erik Escobar Comedy Show @ Jokers – 7:30 pm
- 8/3 Duggi @ 3 Eyed Fish – 11 am
- 8/5 Singing Strings Ukulele Club @ Richland Public Library – 6:30 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Tri Cities edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
*This 👇 could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.
Listed by: Travis Davis (Coldwell Banker Tomlinson)
Over 3,400 square feet of open living space means plenty of room for movie marathons, epic game nights, or just stretching out in style. The kitchen’s got quartz counters and tile underfoot, while hardwood and bamboo floors run through the rest of the main home. HVAC? Brand new in 2024 with multi-zone comfort for every mood.
A 3,000+ square foot attached garage and shop delivers serious space for projects, toys, or a car collection that needs its own zip code. The bonus? A separate two-bedroom guest house with its own garage, all set on 1.2 acres with room to roam.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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