Community Corner
🌱 How did West Richland restaurants fare in the latest health inspections?
Coming up: Saturday Night Karaoke in West Richland at Ty's Bar and Grill on the West Richland Patch calendar
What's up West Richland! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did West Richland restaurants fare in the latest health inspections?
- How neighbors are helping families after the Benton City–West Richland fire
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 47 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 47.
- Saturday: Sunny with near-record warmth, with a high of 81 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Slicer not sanitized, no water for hands. Failed Tri-Cities restaurant inspections (tri-cityherald.com) — Recent health inspections show The Brick Box in West Richland earned a perfect score, while West Richland Golf Course received several red and blue violations that will require fixes. The report also lists dozens of Tri-Cities restaurants, markets, schools, and wineries with their latest scores, highlighting where food safety practices excel and where extra oversight is now required. 
• Neighbors raising funds after Benton City fire destroys homes (tri-cityherald.com) — A fast-moving wildfire burned 1,100 acres and destroyed several homes between Benton City and West Richland, leaving multiple families displaced and in urgent need of housing, clothing, and basic supplies. Neighbors, local businesses, and park managers have launched GoFundMe campaigns and in-person donation drives to help victims cover immediate expenses while investigators continue probing the cause and tallying total damage.
📸 Around West Richland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Richland
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★ Featured events ★
- Saturday Night Karaoke in West Richland at Ty's Bar and Grill →
Ty's Bar and Grill, West Richland
9:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
📣 West Richland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- IE&I: Midterm Maxing →
CIC 125T, 2710 University Dr, Richland
10:30 am - Time for Tots →
Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr, Richland
11:00 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 - Line Dancing at Muret-Gaston and Purple Star Wines →
Benton City WA - Oktoberfest →
Riva Riverside Italian Dining, 530 Columbia Point Dr, Richland
4:00 pm - Trivia Night →
Elk Haven Winery, 34101 North Demoss Road, Benton City
6:00 pm - Line Dancing Lessons →
Purple Star Winery, 56504 N East Roza Rd, Benton City
6:00 pm - Weinfest Dinner at Barnard Griffin - RICHLAND →
878 Tulip Lane, Richland
6:30 pm - Murder on the Orient Express →
608 The Pkwy, Richland
7:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Need help with adding a new concrete pad to extend my driveway on the right side.
About 6x16 ft connected to about 3x7 ft. due to shape of the driveway. Thanks (Nextdoor Collins Road) - Did you feel the earth move under your feet today?
It's a good reminder to double check your earthquake insurance coverage! If you have any questions about how earthquake insurance works, check out:… (Nextdoor )
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Richland. Apply here.
- AdaptHealth, LLC posted a job opening for Medical Equipment Delivery Driver in Richland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Richland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Benton City
- Benton City residents return to devastating aftermath of Second Street Fire (yaktrinews.com)
- 'Our stomachs dropped.' Neighbors step up to help Benton City fire victims (tri-cityherald.com)
- Local growers, wineries assess impact of Benton City fire (tricitiesbusinessnews.com)
Richland
- Richland 16 Public Auction (wa.gov)
- Walla Walla Deputy was Arrested for DUI After Richland Rollover Crash (newstalk870.am)
Ok West 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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