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šŸŒ± How a long-empty Jadwin building will transform Richlandā€™s police headquarters

Richland, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Richland! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a long-empty Jadwin building will transform Richlandā€™s police headquarters
  • West Richlandā€™s Van Giesenā€“Keene closure: what drivers should expect now
  • What the huge new VA clinic means for Richland-area veterans

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 67 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Thursday: High clouds and hot, temps: high: 95, low: 64.
  • Friday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Richland buys vacant Jadwin Avenue building for new police department (nbcrightnow.com) ā€” Richland has purchased the long-vacant building at 1200 Jadwin Avenue to become a much larger police headquarters, replacing the cramped station opened in 2000. The city paid just over $7 million in cash reserves and expects renovations to take two to three years, with about $44 million more in work still to be funded and room left for other future city services.
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2. The West Van Giesen & Keene intersection shuts down for a roundabout (applevalleynewsnow.com) ā€” Drivers in West Richland will face detours as the busy West Van Giesen Street and Keene Road intersection closes for construction of a new roundabout. The long-planned project, funded in part by the state, will add pedestrian crossings with flashing beacons, lower the speed limit, and is expected to finish within about two months.
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3. $48M VA clinic for Tri-Cities clears key WA hurdle. What next? (tri-cityherald.com) ā€” Richland-area veterans could soon see far more care options as a new $48 million VA clinic in Kennewick moves closer to construction, replacing the much smaller Richland clinic as the main local hub. The 124,000-square-foot facility will greatly expand outpatient services for thousands of veterans across Benton and Franklin counties once final approvals and construction are completed.
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4. Deadly crashes raise summer road safety concerns in Central Washington (nbcrightnow.com) ā€” A recent fatal crash in Richland, where a semi reportedly ran a red light and struck a car, is among several deadly collisions prompting Washington State Patrol to intensify summer enforcement. Troopers are adding extra and unmarked patrols to crack down on speeding, distraction and aggressive driving, urging Tri-Cities residents to slow down, stay alert and buckle up.
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5. Can I make a U-turn at a ā€˜left turn only' intersection? What WA State Patrol says (tri-cityherald.com) ā€” A Richland readerā€™s question about U-turns at ā€œleft turn onlyā€ intersections prompted a clear explanation of Washingtonā€™s rules, which generally allow U-turns unless signs or local ordinances say otherwise. The piece walks Tri-Cities drivers through when turning around is legal, where some cities ban U-turns, and what fines you could face for getting it wrong.
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  • What better way to spend the day then taking the doggies on a walk, for those of you who wanted updates on Penny, sheā€™s doing amazing.
    She loves to swim with the kids and pounce all over Joey. She likes to rough house with my husband and act like sheā€™s tough when they play togetherā€¦ (Nextdoor George Washington Way)
  • Fireworks Rules for 2026.
    Please fact check this list. Richland Richland allows the discharge of approved consumer fireworks. The legal discharge hours are: * June 28: noonā€¦ (Nextdoor Brookshire Estates)
  • Gold's Gym International, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial Weekdays/Weeknights in Richland. Apply here.
  • Burns & McDonnell posted a job opening for Construction Project Manager - Federal in Richland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richland here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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