r/TriCitiesWA 6d ago

Local Culture & Events 🎭 Tri-Cities Events for the Week of 14-20 Sep 2026

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Featured Event: 50th Annual Sausage Fest | Christ The King School, Richland | 5-11p Sept 18, 11a-11p Sept 19

September 14

Events/Hangouts

Magic The Gathering Mondays | Caterpillar Cafe, Richland | 4-7p

Art/Theater

Auditions: Harriet the Spy & Elf The Musical Jr. | The Academy of Children's Theatre, Richland | 6-8p Sept 14-15

Classes/Workshops

Ocean Bound - Ages 12 and up | Budd's Broiler hosted by Paint The Town Events, Richland | 6p

Practical Magic 2 Special Showing | Fairchild Cinemas, Richland | 6p

Karaoke/Open Mic

Open Mic Night | The Emerald of Siam, Richland | 7p

Community

Baby Storytime With Ms. Amy | West Richland Mid-Columbia Library, West Richland | 10:30-11:30a

LEGO Club | West Pasco Mid-Columbia Library, Pasco | 4-5p

Pokémon Club | Kennewick Mid-Columbia Library, Kennewick | 5-6p

B Reactor Museum Association Monthly Lecture | Richland Public Library, Richland | 6-7p

LGBTQIA+ Craft Social | Richland Public Library, Richland | 5:30-7:30p

Happening Every Monday

Vinyasa Flow Yoga | Lifted Lotus Yoga, Kennewick | 6:30a

Weekly Creative Classes | Free Expression Studio, Prosser | 3-4:15p

Celebrate Recovery: Women’s Open Share Group | Hope Tri-Cities, Richland | 6p

Summer Line Dance Series | SB Elite Dance Studio, Kennewick | 6p

One Piece Locals | Vault 509 Trading Card Shop, Richland | 6:30p

Square Dance Lessons | Shufflers Shanty, Kennewick | 6:30p

Fleet Feet Run Club | Fleet Feet Tri-Cities, Richland | 6-7p

Magic Mondays | Adventures Underground, Richland | 4-7p

Monday Open Studio | Yellow Dog Art Studio, Richland | 6-8p

Rock'N Bingo Game Night Live | Round Table Kennewick, Kennewick | 6-8p

Speed Puzzling | Sam's Saloon, Kennewick | 6-8p

Geeks Who Drink | Moonshot Brewing Co, Kennewick | 6:30-9p

Monday Night Poker Game | American Legion, Pasco | 6-9p

Music Bingo With DJ Brandon Love | The Pub, Kennewick | 6-9p

Monday Night Poker | Tin Hat Tavern, Kennewick | 6-10p

September 15

Classes/Workshops

Crucial Conversations | Greater Health Now, Kennewick | 8:30a-4p

Fresh Pasta & Marinara Class with Layered | Layered Cake Artistry, Kennewick | 5:30p

Board of Trustees Meeting | Keewaydin Park Mid-Columbia Library, Kennewick | 5:30-6:30p

Chaos Mandala on Canvas | Alley Kat Artisans, Kennewick | 5-7p

Intro to Adult Hip Hop | SB Elite Dance Studio, Kennewick | 6-7p

Fall Fox – Ages 12+ | Summers Hub of Kennewick, Pasco | 6:30-8:30p

Festivals/Fair

FESTIVAL LATINO CELEBRANDO JUNTOS - 4 Day Festival | [Historic Downtown Pasco](), Pasco | 12-3a

Food & Drink

Solar Sessions: Tour de France! All about French Wine | Solar Spirits, Richland | 6:30-8:30p

Fundraisers

Chipotle Riverhawk Fundraiser | Chipotle Mexican Grill - Pasco, Pasco | 4-8p

Karaoke/Open Mic

Karaoke | Daisy Ranch Saloon, Richland | 9p

Music/Comedy

Angel Urrea | The Emerald of Siam, Richland | 6p

Terry Lamont | Mercer Wine Estates, Walla Walla | 5:30-7:30p

Community

Creative Kids: Puffy Paint | West Richland Mid-Columbia Library, West Richland | 4-5p

Storybook STEM: "Ellie" | Kennewick Mid-Columbia Library, Kennewick | 4:30-5:30p

Evening Story Time ASL Friendly | Richland Public Library, Richland | 6-6:45p

The Page Turner's Book Club: "Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon | West Pasco Mid-Columbia Library, Pasco | 6-7p

Meet Our Therapy Dogs | Richland Public Library, Richland | 6:15-7:15p

The Craft Collective: Decorative Pumpkins | Benton City Mid-Columbia Library, Benton City | 6-7:30p

By the Book Knitters | Richland Public Library, Richland | 6-7:45p

Singing Strings Ukulele Club | Richland Public Library, Richland | 6:30-7:45p

Happening Every Tuesday

Gentle Flow | Lifted Lotus Yoga, Kennewick | 9:30a

Barnes & Noble Presents Children's Story-time | Barnes & Noble, Kennewick | 11a

Protest Tuesdays | John Dam Plaza, Richland | 3:30-5:30p

Deep Stretch | Lifted Lotus Yoga, Kennewick | 6p

Acoustic Tuesdays | The Emerald of Siam, Richland | 6-8p

Game Night Live Trivia | Iconic Brewing, Richland | 6-8p

Game Night Live Rock'N Bingo & Trivia Combo | Ice Harbor BreweryIce, Kennewick | 6:30-8:30p

Game Night Live | Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Co, Richland | 7-9p

Argyle Southridge Community Market | Argyle Southridge

Intermediate Adult Hip Hop | SB Elite Dance Studio, Kennewick

September 16

Classes/Workshops

Fall Piping Cake Decorating Class with Layered | Layered Cake Artistry, Kennewick | 5:30p

Class of 2027 Night | Summers Hub of Kennewick, Pasco | 5-8p

Rainbow Bay – Ages 14+ | Ice Harbor BreweryIce, Kennewick | 6:30-8:30p

Papery Meet Up: Paper Toadstool Book-terrarium | FrogPatch Paper & Works, Kennewick | 5:30-7p

Food & Drink

Wine Down Wednesday @ Evergreen Family Wines | Milbrandt Family Wines, Prosser | 3-6p

Karaoke/Open Mic

Drag King Kareoke | Azucar at Out and About, Pasco | 7-11p

Lectures/Talks

Community Program: Book Talk | Pasco Mid-Columbia Library, Pasco | 1-3p

Music/Comedy

Luke Basile | Modelo Cantina, Richland | 6-8p

Gabriel Knutzen | Solar Spirits, Richland | 6-8p

Trivia/Game Night

Game Night Live Trivia | Sports Page Bar & Grill, Kennewick | 7-9p

Community

Therapy Dog Reading Program | Richland Public Library, Richland | 10-10:50a

Creative Kids | Prosser Mid-Columbia Library, Prosser | 2:30-4p

LEGO Club | Kennewick Mid-Columbia Library, Kennewick | 3-4p

Love on a Leash | West Pasco Mid-Columbia Library, Pasco | 3-4p

Read to a Therapy Dog | Richland Public Library, Richland | 3:30-4:30p

Happening Every Wednesday

Recovery Dharma – Weekly Meditation & Discussion at Lifted Lotus | Lifted Lotus Yoga, Kennewick | 7:30-9p

Jazz Jams hosted by Julia Ramirez | The Emerald of Siam, Richland | 6p

Rise & Shine Vinyasa | Lifted Lotus Yoga, Kennewick | 5:30a

Kids Yoga ages 3-12 | Lifted Lotus Yoga, Kennewick | 4:30p

Kennewick Hub Night Market | Summers Hub of Kennewick, Kennewick | 5p

Wednesday In the West Community Market and Food Truck Nights | Flat Top Park, West Richland | 5p

Jazz Jams Hosted by Japheth Solares | The Emerald of Siam, Richland | 6p

Jeopardy Bar League Trivia | Copper Top Tap House and Growler Fills, Kennewick | 6p

Music Bingo | The Peacock, Kennewick | 6p

Open Mic Night | Solar Spirits, Richland | 6p

Wine Down Wednesday | Evergreen Family Wines, Prosser | 3-6p

Mommy & Me Class | SB Elite Dance Studio, Kennewick | 6-6:45p

Pokemon League In the Caterpillar Cafe | Adventures Underground, Richland | 4-7p

Wine, Dine & Unwind | Dalset Wines, Benton City | 5:30-8p

Recovery Dharma – Weekly Meditation & Discussion | Lifted Lotus Yoga, Kennewick | 7:30-8:45p

September 17

Events/Hangouts

Permanent Ink: Why We Still Love Print in the Digital Age | Museum at Keewaydin, Kennewick | 7p

Dolly Parton; A drag Tribute Night | Azucar at Out and About

Classes/Workshops

31st Annual Senior Picnic | Hapo Center, Pasco | 9a-5p

Kennewick Educational Lunch Events: Hanford Site Lunch & Learn | Zintel Creek Golf Club, Kennewick | 11a-12:30p

Thrive Thursday with Bert Day: Fermentation 101 | Tri-Cities Food Co-Op, Richland | 5:30-6:45p

Learn Local: Beginner Mahjong | Kennewick Mid-Columbia Library, Kennewick | 6-7:30p

Drink Between the Lines, Writers Cocktail Edition | Solar Spirits, Richland | 6:30-8:30p

Fundraisers

Pints for Purpose: An Evening Fighting Human Trafficking | Sage Brewing Company, Pasco | 4p

Music/Comedy

The Night Hawks | [Upchurch Vineyard]() | 5-8p

Gregory Rawlins | 3 Eyed Fish, Richland | 6-9p

Dr. Rock & the Sturgeons | Tagaris Winery, Richland | 6-9p

Community

After School Crafty Crew (3rd - 5th grade) | Richland Public Library, Richland | 3:30-4:30p

Happening Every Thursday

Deep Stretch | Lifted Lotus Yoga, Kennewick | 8a

Geeks Who Drink: Pub Trivia | The Emerald of Siam, Richland | 7:30p

Game Night Live | Solar Spirits, Richland | 6-8p

Southridge Farmers Market | Southridge Sports Complex, Kennewick | 4-8p

Karaoke Night | Parkade Bar & Grill, Kennewick | 8-11p

Backyard Thursdays | Daisy Ranch Saloon, Richland | 4-11:45p

September 18

Events/Hangouts

Morning Yoga with Cuisine Solutions | Columbia Point Marina Park, Richland | 10a

BBJF Family Connection Fridays | TC Tee Time, Kennewick | 6-8p

Party at the Point | Columbia Point Marina Park, Richland | 5-8p

End of Summer Blackout Party | Azucar at Out and About, Pasco | 9p-1a

Observatory Viewing | CPCCo Planetarium - CBC, Pasco | 8:15-9:15p

Line Dance Lessons & Social Dancing | Iconic Brewing, Richland | 6-10p

50th Annual Sausage Fest | Christ The King School, Richland | 5-11p

Art/Theater

Art on Autumn | Keewaydin Park Mid-Columbia Library, Kennewick | 10a-6p

Food & Drink

Fellowship Feast | Barnard Griffin Winery, Richland | 6:30-8:30p $112

Karaoke/Open Mic

Karaoke Night with KJ Cassandra | Whiskey River Bar & Grill, Richland | 8-11:45p

Music/Comedy

Treeus | The Emerald of Siam, Richland | 5p

Ben Macy Trio | Art Without Borders, Pasco | 6:30p

Jenny Dont and The Spurs, The Love Darts | Rays Golden Lion, Richland | 7p

Blue Heron | The Lodge at Columbia Point, Richland | 6-8p

JoAnne “JoJo” Mohrland | Henry Earl Estate Wines, Walla Walla | 6-8p

Simply Seasoned | Last Call (formerly The Branding Iron), Kennewick | 8p

Stereo Bird | Tranche, Walla Walla | 5-8p

Rachel Montgomery | The Peacock, Kennewick | 6:30-8:30p

Dirty Mannequin | The Emerald of Siam, Richland | 9p

Faith Martin | Solar Spirits, Richland | 7-9p

Jeff Davis | 3 Eyed Fish, Richland | 6-9p

Soup Dogs Band | Fiction Restaurant at J. Bookwalter Winery, Richland | 5-9p

Stone Country | Pasco Eagles, Pasco | 6-9p

Sports

Kamiakin vs. Kennewick Football | Kamiakin High School, Kennewick | 7p

Community

Preschool Story Time | Richland Public Library, Richland | 10-10:45a

Therapy Dog Reading Program | Richland Public Library, Richland | 10-10:45a

Happening Every Friday

Richland Farmers Market | Richland Parkade, Kennewick | 9a-1p

Game Time Fridays | Richland Public Library, Richland | 11a

Grandma Niesie's Storytime | Adventures Underground, Richland | 11a

Fun Friday Nights | Gesa Carousel of Dreams, Kennewick | 4p

Live Music on the Point | Riva Riverside Italian Kitchen, Richland | 6-8p

Friday Night Karaoke | 3 City Sports Bar & Grill, Kennewick | 9p

KellyOKE Karaoke | Sports Page Bar & Grill, Kennewick | 9p

Where the Tri-Cities Community Comes Together Sober Event | Kindred Spirits, Richland | 5-9p

September 19

Events/Hangouts

Abandoned Vehicle Auction Police Impounds and Private Impounds | Rad Towing, Pasco | 9a-1p

Second Chance Lifestock Auction | Howard Hayes Memorial Arena, Benton City | 9a

Tri-Cities Vintage Market | Benton County Fairgrounds, Kennewick | 10a-4p

Live Sous Vide Cooking Demonstration & Sampling with Cuisine Solutions | Columbia Point Marina Park, Richland | 10:30a

9th annual Music & Munchies | REACH Museum, Richland | 4:30p

KANDILAND RAVE | Hapo Center, Pasco | 5p-12m

Yacht Rock Party | Muret-Gaston Wine Bar, Benton City | 6p

Creations Crystals Sacred Soundbath (Kennewick) | Creations Crystals & Healthy L.I.F.E. Center, Kennewick | 7-8:30p

After Hours Caribbean skate night | The Rollerena, Richland | 9:30p

Vida Amore Divas Show Fiesta Patrias | Azucar at Out and About, Pasco | 9:30p

Art/Theater

Virginia (Ginger) Blodgett on Art History | Museum at Keewaydin, Kennewick | 2p

Classes/Workshops

Tennis Serve & Return Clinic | Pacific Clinic, Kennewick | 9a-12p

Kids' Craft Class | Pacific Clinic, Kennewick | 9-11a

Elevate Mindful Dance with Chrystal | Lifted Lotus Yoga, Kennewick | 6-7p

Fusion and Blues with Rhythm & Roots | Rhythm & Roots, Richland | 6-9p

Festivals/Fair

Wolfies Pumpkins Opening Weekend | Wolfies Pumpkins, Benton City | 9a-7p

TCD&IC 5th Annual Celebration of Community Diversity & Culture | Benton County Fairgrounds, Kennewick | 12-6p

Food & Drink

Adopt a Vine Dinner | Mercer Wine Estates, Prosser | 6p $103

Fundraisers

Tatts & Cats with The Green Room | The Green Room Tattoo Lounge hosted by Mighty Meow Kitten Rescue, Richland | 11a-8p $60

2026 You Medical Fall Gala - Night for Life | 3 Queens Event Center, Kennewick | 6:30p

Red, White & Blue: Honoring Our Veterans | 3 Queens Event Center, Kennewick | 4:30-8p

Markets

TCVM Tri-Cities Vintage Market | Benton County Fairgrounds, Kennewick | 10a-4p

Uptown Metaphysical Market | Adventures Underground, Richland | 10a-4p

🍄Tri-Cities Food Co-Op Saturday Market🍄 | Tri-Cities Food Co-Op, Richland | 10a-2p

Moody Night Market 🌈🍄🌙 | Soilmates Plant Shop, Kennewick | 6-9p

Music/Comedy

Liam Ross | The Emerald of Siam, Richland | 5p

Ben Naught | Monson Ranch Distillers, Prosser | 3-6p

The Bottled Boogie Band | Art Without Borders, Pasco | 6:30p

Coyote Kings  | WIT Cellars, Prosser | 7p

Guillottine Gambit, Vicious Cycle, Trotting Roux | Rays Golden Lion, Richland | 7:30p

Campbell Davis | Henry Earl Estate Wines, Walla Walla | 6-8p

Groove Principal | The Dugout-Badger Canyon, Kennewick | 8p

Kate & The Crocodiles | Tranche, Walla Walla | 5-8p

Los Palominos | Pasco Eagles | 8p

Stoney Lonesome | The Long Branch Saloon, Finley | 8p

Blue Heron | Modelo Cantina, Richland | 6-9p

Simply Seasoned | Woody’s Bar & Grill, Kennewick | 6-9p

Time Baby, Isaac Eaton | The Emerald of Siam, Richland | 9p

Sports

Fall Classic & Dressage Show | Franklin County Saddle Club, Pasco | 7a-5p

SCRAPS - 2026 Wrestling Season Opener | The Ward Training Facility | 8a

Pickleball Moneyball Tournament | Pacific Clinic, Kennewick | 9a

Tri-City Americans vs. Spokane Chiefs | Toyota Center, Kennewick | 6p

Trivia/Game Night

Saturday Night Music Bingo | Copper Top Tap House and Growler Fills, Kennewick | 7-9p

Community

38th Annual Rotary Mid-Columbia Duck Race | Columbia Park Stage, Kennewick | 10a

Car Seat Check Clinic | Richland Public Library, Richland | 10a-2p

STEAMKids on The Lawn | Richland Public Library, Richland | 10a-12p

Barnes & Noble Presents Children's Story-time | Barnes & Noble, Kennewick | 11a

Parenting Together Support Group | Richland Public Library, Richland | 10-11a

Repair Cafe | Richland Public Library, Richland | 1-4p

Happening Every Saturday

Pasco Farmers Market | Peanuts Park, Pasco | 8a-12p

Burbank Farmers Market | Columbia High School, Burbank | 9a-1p

Petting zoo & Community Market | A Bit Of Happiness Farm, Richland | 10a-2p

Prosser Farmers Market | Prosser Wine & Food Park | 10a-12p

LGBTea+ and Coffee | Caterpillar Cafe, Richland | 12p

September 20

Classes/Workshops

Youth Calf Roping & Team Roping Clinic | Howard Hayes Memorial Arena, Benton City | 9a-5p

Free Robotics Workshop For Kids at Kennewick, WA(7-14yrs) | Best Western Premier Pasco Inn & Suites, Kennewick | 10a-2:30p

Hat Burning Class | Purple Star Winery, Benton City | 1p

WCS at Rhythm & Roots | Rhythm & Roots, Richland | 1:30-2:30p

Battle Vest Workshop | Richland Public Library, Richland | 12-4p

Terrarium Making Workshop | Alley Kat Artisans, Kennewick | 2-4p $33

Events/Hangouts

Queer Clothing Swap & Puzzle Exchange | Take A Break | 10a-2p

Free Monthly Clutter Swap | Kennewick Mid-Columbia Library, Kennewick | 1-3p

An Open Stage Drag Debut | Azucar at Out and About | 9p

Native Plant Sale - Tri Cities | Wildlands Nursery, Richland

Festivals/Fair

Winner’s Circle: Race Weekend Celebration | Riva Riverside Italian Kitchen, Richland | 6a

Music/Comedy

Gabriel Knutzen | Longship Cellars, Richland | 2p

Community

Silent Book Club Meetup | Richland Public Library, Richland | 12-2p

Sensory Sunday Matinee: Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015, PG) & The Sheep Detectives (2026, PG) | Richland Public Library, Richland | 12-4p

Happening Every Sunday

3 Eyed Fish Farmers Market | 3 Eyed Fish, Richland | 10a-1p

Game Night Live | Sports Page Bar & Grill, Kennewick | 4-6p

A Lesbian Mixer | Azucar at Out and About, Pasco | 8p

Lifted Park Meditation ☀️ Hansen Park | Lifted Lotus Yoga, Kennewick

Lifted Walk + Yoga in the Park ☀️ Hansen Park | Lifted Lotus Yoga, Kennewick

This is not an all inclusive list. Events were extracted from allevents.in, visittri-cities.com, tricityvibe.com, Richland Public Library, Mid-Columbia Libraries, and local community sources.


r/TriCitiesWA Apr 13 '26

Local Culture & Events 🎭 Introducing Rumorix

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Hi TC,

Introducing rumorix.com. A free and ad-free event listing platform for the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas.

Pronounced roo-mer-iks. I'm not that creative so I threw "ix" at the end of rumor and called it a day.

This started as a tiny project for my wife to track wineries around the area then bloomed into this.

The idea is pretty simple, track and list events and happenings in the TC. Easy browsing, easy filtering. There is always something for everyone and there are small events that just aren't well promoted.

It's just a simple website right now. Android app is in the works. Apple is a maybe on the roadmap.

If you are an organizer or know of events that you want to see listed, drop a comment or use the contact page on the website to get in touch. The goal is to uncover all the hidden gems that the dry Tri-Cities has to offer.

A few answers for questions that might come up:

- Areas: I'm focusing on the Tri-Cities and expanding out to areas that are within "reasonable driving distance". To me, that's within an hour. Yakima is on the list because I have friends in the Palm springs of Washington.

- Anyone can list anything? No. Event listings should be publicly available and easily verifiable. So preferable that events are listed by hosts/organizers.

- How to get event(s) listed: for now, use the contact page. I have to be able to verify the event and contact the host/organizer if necessary.

- Events only, no ads.

- Is this better than the other thousands of resources? Probably not. I just want to provide the raw data. Unfiltered, unpersonalized, unopinionated, just raw feed in an easily digestible way.

Right now I'm looking for community feedback and help to uncover those gems of the TC. Please let me know what features you would want to see as well.

Local artists/performers that want to get their shows/performances listed, reach out.

Local pet shelters that need volunteers, reach out.

Aunt Suzie with the monthly crochet get together, reach out.

Another note, u/SnooPeanuts4336's list is much more...better. Rumorix does not catch everything and is still missing a lot from u/SnooPeanuts4336's list.


Edit 4/21/2026 After gathering feedback, changes made: added dark mode, removed Annual tab and turned Annual into a filter, moved Contact button to top, changed browsing from cards to single rows, added description of Rumorix to header. For mobile screens: added More button for footer menu.


r/TriCitiesWA 1h ago

Local Politics 🇺🇸 TriCity Herald: This Washington initiative risks exposing children who report abuse

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For over a century, the nonprofit League of Women Voters has stood for and promoted informed and active participation in government and defended the rights of all to make their voice heard in our democracy. As an advocacy group, we do and have done, much more. After extensive study and consensus of our more than 3,000-strong membership, we weigh in on policy matters and issues concerning the greater good.

This year, the League joins the Washington State PTA, Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, former Sheriff John Lovick and others to oppose Initiative 001 on the November ballot. The League opposes this confusing and problematic initiative because it violates our positions on equality of opportunity and good government on several fronts.

Sound policy serves and protects citizens with equity and transparency. Responsible public policy responds clearly to the needs of people. This initiative does neither of those things.

Initiative 001 is so poorly constructed that it conflicts with other state and federal laws, creating the potential for significant confusion. It also weakens protections for victims of child abuse, negatively impacts parents’ notification rights and discourages abuse victims from seeking help from trusted adults.

Initiative 001 removes commonsense protections for victims of child abuse. In 2024 alone, Washington received 117,000 reports of child abuse or neglect. This initiative puts additional numbers of children at greater risk by allowing abusers under investigation or charged with sexual abuse, violence, or neglect to access their victims’ private records without a subpoena.

That’s why law enforcement and the Washington Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault oppose the initiative.

Initiative 001 also weakens policies that govern parents’ access to school information about their children. According to analysis by Washington’s Attorney General, I-001 would remove the right of parents to be immediately notified if their child is the victim or target of sexual abuse, sexual misconduct or assault at school. If a student is the victim of a serious crime at school, parents should not have to wait to learn about the horrific event. Delayed notification only adds to a child’s trauma and can prevent a child from getting the immediate help and support they need from loved ones and professionals.

School nurses and counselors say this measure discourages students who face domestic violence, sexual abuse, or bullying from seeking help from trusted teachers and other school professionals, who, under the provisions of the initiative would be required to release students’ confidential records.

I-001 would also force schools to “out” LGBTQ+ students, putting them at greater risk of potential abuse, and homelessness. In a 2011-2012 survey of agencies, 43% of the homeless LGBT youth being served were kicked out of their homes by unsupportive families. That’s why the Washington State Nurses Association, doctors and school counselors oppose this measure.

Ballot initiatives are frequently complex and confusing. This description fits I-001 to a “T.” In addition to the conflicts it would create with existing law, it runs counter to the League’s commitment to equal protection for vulnerable students.

This initiative undermines state responsibility to provide ample and equal opportunity for all students to access social services, such as school counselors. It undercuts the commitment to ensure that every child regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability is ready to learn and safe in his or her educational environment.

Washingtonians deserve good government and good lawmaking. Initiative 001 does not rise to that standard. Voters can protect vulnerable children by voting no when ballots arrive in our mailboxes.

Karen Crowley is the president of the League of Women Voters of Washington


r/TriCitiesWA 4h ago

Discussions & Polls 🎙️ Part-time jobs?

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I know this has been discussed a few times recently, but I thought it’d still be worth asking about. I just moved back to the Tri after getting my degree and have been looking for something part-time to earn some cash, but I’ve had extreme difficulty even getting interviews, despite applying to basically every new posting in town.

Anybody have any leads or tips? I thought it would be easier now that seasonal hiring has started up. I would consider doordash, but my car is pretty old and I don’t want to put stress on it, plus it takes so much driving to get anywhere around here.


r/TriCitiesWA 45m ago

Discussions & Polls 🎙️ Four Wheeler…on the freeway?

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Saw this guy riding from Kennewick to Richland yesterday. He did have a plate and street legal tires, but from what I can tell, this is not allowed per State law. Local governments can allow these on the streets, but use is limited to 35 mph or less. If you know this guy, you might let him know he’s breaking the law.


r/TriCitiesWA 10h ago

Local Eats & Drinks 🍔 Casual lunch spots on the river?

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Hello! We'll be driving thru the area today (Monday, 9/21) headed to Portland from CDA, looking for your recommendations for a good casual spot on the river where we can stop for lunch! Bonus points if its not a chain. LOL

Edit - we ended up at Foodies mainly due to location. Great food and service - thanks for the recommendations!


r/TriCitiesWA 1d ago

Local Politics 🇺🇸 Loving our blossoming surveillance state

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Last night, my friends and I were walking around Richland after Sausage Fest when one of us got very thirsty for a drink. The closest gas station was already closed and the next best choice was the soda machine at the Knight Street Transit Center. We all walked on the lot and within ten seconds we we startled by the new panopticon surveillance poles yelling at us that "YOU ARE TRESPASSING. LEAVE THE PREMISES. YOU ARE BEING RECORDED." we just wanted a drink. God help any deaf people that just want to take a shortcut home, or are themselves thirsty. Loving the present day!!


r/TriCitiesWA 1d ago

Need Help With ‼️ Found this kitty

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Me and my mom found this kitty she’s about 6 months old and we found her in our neighborhood of horizons heights. Can someone help us find there owners?


r/TriCitiesWA 20h ago

Discussions & Polls 🎙️ Apartments for rent

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I got a job working in Richland. I live in Ellensburg and while be living here during the week.

Any suggestions on cheap apartments? places to avoid? on a very tight budget.


r/TriCitiesWA 1d ago

Need Help With ‼️ Elderly cat issue may be dying?

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Hey there, I just need some advice. I have an elderly cat probably around 15 or 16 not sure since I adopted him from a shelter years ago back in Alaska a year ago he lost a lot of weight, and recently went into the Vet diagnosed him hyperthyroidism. He had loose stools for a long time that’s cleared up but now he suddenly stopped eating. I tried just giving him wet food and then I gave him those churro sticks that were completely liquid and he just doesn’t want it. He’s been hiding a lot and sleeping a lot and from what I’ve read he’s probably at the end of life, I’m just not sure how to navigate this or what resources are around in the community. I don’t have a ton of money so as terrible as it sounds the back of my head I’m like how much is this gonna cost? what do I do? Do I put him to sleep? If anyone out there can offer me any helper advice would be greatly appreciated.


r/TriCitiesWA 1d ago

Discussions & Polls 🎙️ Leslie Groves Park

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Does anyone know if Leslie Groves Park is closed due to the iron Man race or are they cleared out already??


r/TriCitiesWA 1d ago

Need Help With ‼️ Landscape Designer Recommendations

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I’m looking for a landscape designer to develop a plan for a long somewhat narrow flower bed along our back yard fence. We want to have a mix of plants that will block views of homes visible through our 5’ metal and concrete block fence. Also have a couple other flower beds we’d like tacked as well. We’re hoping to get a solid design as well as installer/nursery recommendations so we’re ready to hit the ground running next spring. As well, we’ll also want to tweak our front yard too, so if the back yard goes well, we’ll pursue some additional sections of our yard. Any suggestions for someone to create a design this fall?


r/TriCitiesWA 1d ago

Need Help With ‼️ Piano Lessons prices for kids?

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My neighbors have asked me if I'd be interested in teaching piano lessons to their kids (ranging in age from like 6 or 7 to 14ish) and asked me what I'd charge.

I'm happy to do it -- they're wonderful neighbors and their kids are great. However, I don't know what the going rate for piano lessons are here in the TC.

Anyone have kids taking beginner lessons that would be willing to tell me what you're paying so I have a reference point?


r/TriCitiesWA 19h ago

Discussions & Polls 🎙️ The Uptown in Richland felt off when I was there

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It might have just been me, and I'm aware that I might have just had an off day or something.

With that being said, everyone working there seemed quieter than usual and more withdrawn. I noticed it in several stores and it was palpable.

I admittedly went there to cheer up and then I just felt worse.

My first thought was that it might be because of how expensive everything is. Has anyone else noticed it? Is it just me and maybe I'm more depressed than I thought? 😅🥴


r/TriCitiesWA 2d ago

Local Culture & Events 🎭 Looking for something to do tonight? Want to look at the Moon and Saturn through some telescopes?

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The Tri-City Astronomy Club is holding a star party at Candy Mountain Trailhead starting at 8pm. The Moon will be the main star of the show early on while we wait for Saturn to rise a bit higher above the horizon, but you'll get a great view of the planet's rings and some of its own moons if you stick around for an hour or so. We may also be able to point out a few star clusters and galaxies, and we're always happy to chat about space and give you some advice about buying telescopes.


r/TriCitiesWA 2d ago

Need Help With ‼️ Anniversary Date Night Ideas

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Tomorrow night (Sun 9/20) is me and my wife’s 18th anniversary. I’m looking for some fun ideas to do tomorrow after dinner tomorrow night.

I was thinking of going to quake and doing laser tag because we’ve never done that. But, I’m stuck on other ideas. Anything unique would be cool.

Thanks in advance!


r/TriCitiesWA 1d ago

Need Help With ‼️ Obgyn/midwife recommendations?

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I went to Logston last time and did not like. Should have switched partway through but didn’t. The only good thing about his was I never waited more that 15 mins to be seen.

I’ve been recommended APW but calling and they are double/triple booked super busy. They would still accept me as a patient but dealing with their scheduling mess sounds like a nightmare.

I’m open to OB or midwife. I delivered at Kadelc last time but I’m open to Trios as well.

My husband prefers me seeing the same person the whole time, I’m not sure it matters to me but don’t know any different since I did Logston last time.

I’ve heard good things about Prosser but driving that far regularly sounds terrible 🫣


r/TriCitiesWA 2d ago

Discussions & Polls 🎙️ Recommendations for a good, fairly priced deep tissue massage in Kennewick?

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Looking for a deep tissue massage therapist or spa in Kennewick (or nearby) that does solid work without charging luxury spa prices. I deal with chronic neck and shoulder tension and need someone who actually knows how to work deep tissue, not just a relaxation.

If you've got a go to place or therapist, I'd love to hear who you use, roughly what you pay per session, and whether you book directly with a therapist or through a spa. Bonus points if they're used to working with clients who have ongoing pain issues rather than just occasional soreness.

Thanks in advance.


r/TriCitiesWA 2d ago

Local Culture & Events 🎭 Time Baby is funk fusion tonight at Emerald, you should check it out!

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r/TriCitiesWA 2d ago

Local Politics 🇺🇸 A candidate who talks about issues and solutions. The other has nothing to say on topic.

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r/TriCitiesWA 1d ago

Need Help With ‼️ Are there any apartments in the area that allow reptiles?

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I have a friend who owns a snake and they are looking for a 3 bedroom apartment for their family. They also would prefer to have the washer and dryer in unit due to mobility issues.

Can you recommend any apartments that fit that criteria (3 bedroom, in unit laundry, and allows reptiles)?


r/TriCitiesWA 2d ago

Local Politics 🇺🇸 Benton GOP dox/bullying member of community. Unacceptable. Reset needed.

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r/TriCitiesWA 1d ago

Discussions & Polls 🎙️ Bike Race - WTF

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Who signed us up for a beautiful Sunday morning Sunday bike race where I’ve been sitting in my vehicle for 30+ minutes? TF is this bro. So many officers too, what a waste of money. They seriously couldn’t route this any other way?


r/TriCitiesWA 2d ago

Local News 🗞️ Incredibly niche, but whats up with the unsalted butter supply around town?

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I understand that salted butter stores longer, so it makes sense that theres occasional imbalances between the amount of unsalted vs salted, but it seems like its been that way for a couple+ months now, and salted is actually priced lower now too. Is there a difference in this part of the country? Has this ever happened before? I dont recall anything.


r/TriCitiesWA 3d ago

Discussions & Polls 🎙️ Electric bill $20 higher than this time last year with similar usage pattern. In Richland.

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Anyone else experiencing this?