📰 In the news

Underwater volcano in the Pacific may soon erupt: The Axial Seamount, located 300 miles off the Oregon coast, is showing signs of a potential eruption in the coming months. Researchers are monitoring the volcano, which has a shallow magma chamber and is expected to erupt sometime within the next year.

Tri-Cities Airport expansion takes off: A new $7 million federal grant will help expand the baggage system and terminal at Tri-Cities Airport, improving safety, efficiency, and capacity for record-breaking passenger demand — here’s how the project will benefit local travelers and the economy.

Other highlights this week:

• Join the cryptid-loving book club
• Honor fallen heroes at Field of Honor
• Share shoreline ideas at this public session
• Donate blood at this Red Cross drive
• Help neighbors with this weekly distro
• 27 restaurants pass food safety inspections

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🔔Coming soon

Mushroom Fest | June 6th–8th

Adventures Underground is throwing a three-day fungi fiesta in Richland Uptown—and you’re invited to tumble down the rabbit hole. Mushroom Fest returns for its third year with an outdoor market, live entertainment, food, and family-friendly fun, all wrapped up in a whimsical nod to Alice in Wonderland.

It also happens to be their 18th anniversary, so consider this an un-birthday bash of epic proportions. Details sprouting right this way.

Ivan Cornejo | June 8th

The heartbreak hits different when Ivan Cornejo’s in town. The regional Mexican breakout is bringing his Mirada Tour to the Toyota Center, serving up melancholic ballads and raw emotion with a voice that somehow sounds wiser than his years.

If you’ve ever wanted to cry in public but make it poetic, this is your night. Grab your tickets before they disappear.

📆 Around town

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This week

🎟️ American Flag Swap @ Rick’s Custom Fencing & Decking | Tuesday (5/20) at 11 am – Got an old, faded flag hanging around? Bring it in for a proper retirement and swap it for a crisp new one — free of charge, while supplies last. Stick around for a burger and a shot at winning tickets to the Walla Walla Music Fest.

🌸 Sips & Stems-Peony Party @ Horn Rapids | Wednesday (5/21) at 5:30 pm – Wine + peonies = spring in a glass and a vase. This beginner-friendly floral design class lets you create your own fresh bouquet while sipping your favorite vintage. No experience needed — just a friend, some good vibes, and a few bucks for wine and charcuterie.

🩰 Ballet Art and Science Night @ LIGO Observatory | Thursday (5/22) at 5 pm – Ballet meets black holes at this one-of-a-kind showcase where gravitational waves inspire choreography and 4th graders turn STEM into art. Explore LIGO’s interactive exhibits, enjoy the Mid-Columbia Ballet’s science-infused performances, and nerd out with elegance.

🍷 Bingo & Vino @ Goose Ridge | Thursday (5/22) at 6 pm – Think you’ve got the luck to shout “Bingo!” with a glass of wine in hand? This cheeky evening at Goose Ridge mixes big prizes, good vibes, and your favorite reds, whites, and ciders. It’s competitive spirit meets sipping spirit — reserve that table and bring your game face.

🐖 3rd Annual Hogs and Dogs @ Hawthorne Court | Friday (5/23) at 11 am – Classic cars, juicy dogs, and small-town charm — what more do you need? Roll through for the Third Annual Hogs and Dogs car show, where five bucks gets you a burger, chips, and soda, and the antique rides are free to admire.

🐎 TCBRA Fundraiser Race @ Benton County Fairgrounds | Friday (5/23) at 6:45 pm – Barrel racers, saddle up. This showdown is stacked with classes, added cash, and prime payback potential. Time onlies start at 5, but the real action kicks off at around 6:45 with speed, skill, and serious bragging rights on the line.

This weekend

🌾 Pasco Farmers Market @ Peanuts Park | Saturday (5/24) at 9 am – Veg out with locally grown produce, fresh blooms, and handmade crafts at this open-air market. It’s the perfect Saturday stroll through Pasco’s finest — BYO tote bag and market appetite.

🎨 Coat of Many Colors @ DB Studio | Saturday (5/24) at 10:30 am – Tap into your inner artist and craft a custom glass mosaic tile. You’ll play with color, texture, and maybe even opt to have it slumped into a bowl — because your creativity deserves curves.

🍼 Kitten Bottle-Feeding 101 @ Richland Public Library | Saturday (5/24) at 2 pm – Kitten season is here, and Misty Kesler’s got your back. Learn how to bottle-feed those tiny floofs and maybe meet a few purring examples in person — future foster parents, this one’s for you.

🚘 Spring Car Show @ Columbia Park | Sunday (5/25) at 9 am – Horsepower takes over the park for this all-day Mustang fest, complete with a cruise, raffle, silent auction, and some serious chrome. Bring your camera, your crew, and your car pride — just don’t fall for scammy event posts. Voting starts at 11, trophies roll out at 3.

🌮 Food Truck Sundays @ Longship Cellars | Sunday (5/25) at 12 pm – This one’s a double win: smoky tacos from La Toxica and smooth pours from Longship Cellars + McKinley Springs. Frazer Wambeke brings the live tunes from 2–5 pm, so show up hungry and stay for the vibes.

🎶 Live music & comedy

• 5/20 Talena Bricker @ Emerald of Siam – 6 pm
• 5/20 KeHS Jazz Concert @ Kennewick High School – 6 pm
• 5/21 Jazz Jams! @ Emerald of Siam – 6 pm
• 5/21 Open Mic Night @ Sage Brewing – 6 pm
• 5/23 Jimi Bieler Trio @ Emerald of Siam – 5 pm
• 5/23 Isak Allen @ Jokers Comedy Club – 7:30 pm
• 5/23 Forest of Hate and more @ Southridge Dugout – 8 pm
• 5/23 Eel Sallad and more @ Emerald of Siam – 9 pm
• 5/24 Dan and Steve @ Emerald of Siam – 5 pm
• 5/24 Laughs in the Alley @ Ciao Trattoria – 7 pm
• 5/24 Snacks at Midnight and more @ Emerald of Siam – 9 pm
• 5/25 Frazer Wambeke @ Longship Cellars – 2 pm

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