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It’s Friday, Tri Cities! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Bateman Island causeway removed, crash‑zone cameras and fees proposal, and candlelight Coldplay string quartet + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Habitat gains take shape: Bateman Island’s causeway has been removed as the Army Corps restores the delta near Richland. Deeper flows should cool the river and aid fish. Access is open amid safety closures — get all the project details.
Cameras and fees target crashes: SB 6066 to address crash hotspots on Highways 395 and 12 passed the Senate February 17 and is in the House, amid concern about the 395 corridor north of Pasco — learn what the bill funds.
Fault traced to minor part: Richland’s Columbia Generating Station returned to service in February after a five day safety shutdown that began Feb. 12. BPA helped cover demand with hydropower while equipment tests cleared restart — see what caused the outage.
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 Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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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Vegan-friendly Thai and tunes: The Emerald of Siam serves a vegan-friendly spread of curries, noodles, and bright, fresh flavors, with live music most nights. Dinner often drifts into a night out… perfect for shaking up the weekday routine with minimal effort.
Treasure hunt, unlocked: From midcentury sparkle to uranium-glass glow to that record you swore you didn’t need, Hunt & Gather Antiques and Vintage turns browsing into discovery. Curated booths invite slow wandering, and sooner or later something weirdly perfect finds you.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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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.
🍪 Spring Sugar Cookie Decorating Class @ The Pacific Clinic | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – If your kid has spring fever and your kitchen counters have seen enough frosting, this sugar cookie decorating class keeps ages 6 to 13 happily rolling, cutting, decorating, and sprinkling. Members $25, non-members $30, register at the service desk or on the app.
🌱 Seed Swap @ Anything Grows | 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.
✂ Richland Library Ribbon Cutting @ Richland Public Library – The Lawn | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a reason to lounge on library grass without getting shushed, The Lawn at Richland Library is officially open. Expect a ribbon cutting, kid-friendly story time, and Holi Festival of Colors, plus neighborly vibes, zero tickets, and room to breathe.
🌈 Holi: Festival of Colors @ Richland Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Your overdue excuse to get messy at the library, and not get shushed. Richland Library and the Hindu Society host Holi with colorful crafts, classic and folk dances, treats, photo ops, and, if weather cooperates, a color toss. Wear clothes you do not mind staining.
🕯 Coldplay and more @ REACH Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 8:30 PM – Take a break from the usual tasting-room circuit and catch a candlelit string quartet at the REACH Museum, playing Coldplay and Imagine Dragons. It’s familiar hits, minus the stadium noise, plus actual ambiance. A solid excuse for date night, or a treat-yourself evening.
🐱 Mrs. Roper Romp @ Cedars at Pier One | 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: 60°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 18%
A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 63°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
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