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🌱 Which Richland holiday bazaars should you mark on your calendar?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Richland holiday bazaars should you mark on your calendar?
- How are Richland students really doing after COVID disruptions?
- Deputy's rollover DUI near Richland sparks internal investigation
Also on today's calendar: Speed Puzzling at Solar Spirits Distillery and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 76, low: 40.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 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.
📸 Around Richland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richland
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★ Featured events ★
- Time for Tots →
Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr, Richland
11:00 am
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Speed Puzzling at Solar Spirits Distillery →
Solar Spirits Distillery Cocktail Lounge, 702 The Parkway, Richland - Speed Puzzling at Solar Spirits Distillery Wednesday September 30th →
Solar Spirits Distillery Cocktail Lounge, 702 The Parkway, Richland - Wednesday Trivia at The Dive - 4 Prizes! →
The Dive Restaurant and Bar, Richland
6:00 pm - Craft & Cocktails: Mixology Class →
Riva Riverside Italian Dining, 530 Columbia Point Dr, Richland
6:00 pm - Heat Top Hits Music Bingo - First AND Last Weds - Family Friendly →
Dax's Bar and Grill, Richland
6:00 pm - TRUE CRIME TRIVIA NIGHT at Richland Dugout →
Richland Dugout Bar and Grill, Richland
6:15 pm - IE&I: Midterm Maxing →
CIC 125T, 2710 University Dr, Richland
10:30 am - Round Tuit Processing - 1st Thursday →
White Bluffs Quilt Museum, 294 Torbett St., Richland
1:00 pm - Thursday Karaoke Night at Dax's Bar and Grill →
Dax's Bar and Grill, Richland
8:00 pm - Weinfest Dinner at Barnard Griffin →
Barnard Griffin Winery, 878 Tulip Lane, Richland - Oktoberfest →
Riva Riverside Italian Dining, 530 Columbia Point Dr, Richland
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
📣 Richland Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- J&P Hospitality Management, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper (Guest Room Attendant) - WoodSpring Suites in Richland. Apply here.
- Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Richland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richland here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Richland
- When cell service fails, this Tri-Citian has a signal (tricitiesbusinessnews.com)
- Benton County wildfire threatens buildings, farmland (chronline.com)
Pasco
- Gelato steals the show at new Tri-Cities coffee shop (tri-cityherald.com)
- Hispanic chamber announces award finalists (tricitiesbusinessnews.com)
- Free goodies and deals to celebrate National Coffee Day in Tri-Cities (tri-cityherald.com)
Ok Richland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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