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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Holiday Bazaars 2026 (tricitiesbusinessnews.com) — Richland residents have several holiday markets coming up, including Goose Ridge's Famous Fall Market on Oct. 8 and a Halloween Metaphysical Market at the Uptown Shopping Center on Oct. 17. The roundup also highlights bazaars in Kennewick, Pasco, and Benton City, giving you plenty of options to shop local crafts and gifts through December.
• What latest Tri-Cities student test scores say about post-COVID recovery (tri-cityherald.com) — Richland students are generally holding steady or improving on state tests, with the district outperforming statewide averages and showing notable gains in science. Local leaders still worry about attendance and persistent achievement gaps, and they're emphasizing early literacy, stronger classroom engagement, and more support for students who are struggling after the pandemic.
• Walla Walla County Sheriff's Deputy arrested for DUI following rollover crash (elkhornmediagroup.com) — A Walla Walla County sheriff's deputy was arrested on suspicion of DUI after his pickup rolled over on State Route 240 near Richland, with troopers reporting a blood alcohol level well above the legal limit. The deputy, already under a last-chance agreement for alcohol-related issues, is now on paid administrative leave while an internal investigation proceeds.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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