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🌱 How one Tri-Cities ham keeps signals alive when phones go dark
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In today's newsletter:
- How one Tri-Cities ham keeps signals alive when phones go dark
Also on today's calendar: Saturday Night Karaoke in West Richland at Ty's Bar and Grill.
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
• When cell service fails, this Tri-Citian has a signal (tricitiesbusinessnews.com) — A longtime Tri-Cities ham radio operator with ties to West Richland has spent decades using his radios to help stranded travelers, report emergencies, and support local disaster response. His story highlights how amateur radio still backs up cell service, connects neighbors across the region, and welcomes new hobbyists through the Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club's monthly meetings in Richland. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Richland
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- Time for Tots →
Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr, Richland
11:00 am
Thursday October 1
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Other local 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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🗓 Events Nearby
- Grand Reopening: Freeform + Fuse on the Parkway →
723 The Parkway, Richland
3:00 pm - Heat Top Hits Bingo at Atomic Ale Brewpub and Eatery →
Atomic Ale Brewpub and Eatery, Richland
5:00 pm - Trivia Night at Barnard Griffin Winery - RICHLAND →
878 Tulip Ln, Richland
6:00 pm - Luke Basile at the Emerald of Siam →
The Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave, Richland
6:00 pm - All Genre Karaoke →
Daisy Ranch Saloon, 1319 George Washington Way, Richland
8:00 pm - Speed Puzzling at Solar Spirits Distillery Wednesday September 30th →
Solar Spirits Distillery Cocktail Lounge, 702 The Parkway, Richland - Speed Puzzling at Solar Spirits Distillery →
Solar Spirits Distillery Cocktail Lounge, 702 The Parkway, Richland - 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 - Wednesday Trivia at The Dive - 4 Prizes! →
The Dive Restaurant and Bar, Richland
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Richland. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Cook/Production in Richland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Richland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Benton City
- Evacuation levels reduced for Second Street fire in Benton City (nbcrightnow.com)
- All-Risk Mobilization Season Update (gorgenewscenter.com)
Richland
- Klicker, Palmer outline priorities in race for 16th District House seat (tri-cityherald.com)
- Kennewick races to capture $61M from WA to replace 2 schools (tri-cityherald.com)
- Holiday Bazaars 2026 (tricitiesbusinessnews.com)
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-- 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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