Arts & Culture

‘The Oregon Trail, but for fish’

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400

You may not be able to die of dysentery in a new video game recently developed at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, but its aquatic setting is no less perilous.

Pasco’s beloved park namesake honored with statue

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The city of Pasco is unveiling a new statue at Peanuts Park tomorrow, honoring Noburo “Peanuts” Fukuda.

BFT offers free shuttles to Art in the Park

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

If trying to find a parking spot near Howard Amon Park in Richland to attend Art in the Park this weekend sounds tricky, consider hopping on one of Ben Franklin Transit’s free shuttles.

Pasco Aviation Museum plans to expand into former Navy hangar

ty@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

It took close to six years and $600,000 to transform the former control tower of Naval Air Station Pasco into the Pasco Aviation Museum before it opened in 2018.

Arts group finds new space with enough room for theater of its own

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

After years without a permanent stage, this arts group has found a place to call home that includes room for a theater.

Tri-Cities couple builds a luxury puzzle empire, one piece at a time

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The makers of tiny, high-end titanium puzzles that are sold worldwide live and work here in the Tri-Cities – and their growing business is about to outgrow its garage-turned-workshop roots.

Kennewick council zeroes in on City Hall site, putting museum at risk

ty@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Kennewick council members are leaning toward a City Hall site that could displace the Museum at Keewaydin. It’s the latest development in the city’s ongoing search for a new home.

New restaurants add variety to Tri-Cities dining scene

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

New restaurants across the Tri-Cities are opening their doors this summer, offering food from breakfast selections to diner and Mexican fare.

Growing rowing club looks to anchor new hub in north Richland

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A growing rowers club is looking for a new home base and north Richland might have just the spot.

New owners take over Golfland, aim to keep it affordable

ty@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

New owners have taken over Golfland, the golf park near the Tri-Cities Airport, with plans to keep it family-friendly and accessible.

Richland Public Facilities District taps veteran community leader as director

ty@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The Richland Public Facilities District has named a new executive director with more than two decades of experience in community development and public policy.

This new simulator center is off to the races

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

No car, no track, no problem. A new simulator center in the Tri-Cities lets racing fans experience high-speed thrills from the driver’s seat.

Grad student’s work supports plans for a Black history museum in Pasco

ty@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A WSU graduate student's research into east Pasco’s Black-owned businesses is helping support plans for a future museum preserving the region’s Black history.

Boutique damaged in Kennewick fire reopens

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Another downtown Kennewick shop has reopened after being affected by a fire earlier this spring.

Mid-Columbia arts leader to take his final bow with upcoming season

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The longtime director of one of the Tri-Cities’ longest running performing arts groups is stepping down.

Pasco seeks farmers market, specialty kitchen operator

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The city of Pasco is seeking proposals for the management and operation of two city-owned programs and facilities.

Richland weekend events mean road closures

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Spending time in Richland this weekend? Keep in mind the temporary road and river closures in place during Cool Desert Nights and the Richland Regatta.

Tri-City businesses awarded $20K grants

ty@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 25 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

A long-time independent bookstore and a salon specializing in natural hair care have received $20,000 grants to help them to continue growing and serving the community.

Emerald of Siam raising $100K for required upgrades to stay open

Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

One of the Tri-Cities’ most iconic restaurants and performance venues is asking for the community’s financial support as it faces a major reconstruction project in order to stay in business.

Tri-Cities business leaders, retirees form unlikely music group

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

This unlikely rock band – made up of local business leaders and retirees – has grown beyond a one-time gig for a fundraiser into an unexpected outlet for connection, collaboration and community involvement.

Reach Museum hosts Earth Day Festival

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

More than 50 organizations are gathering to celebrate Earth Day at a free event April 18.

Arts Center Task Force to lead Reach Museum amphitheater study

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The Richland Public Facilities District, or RPFD, has selected the grassroots group that has worked for decades to establish a performing arts center in the Tri-Cities to study how an existing outdoor amphitheatre can better support community and cultural events.

Columbia Gardens adds art studio to tenant mix

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

An art studio offering classes in oil painting, watercolors and mixed media has joined the collection of wineries and food trucks at Columbia Gardens Artisan Village in Kennewick.

25 years strong, Dust Devils help fuel Tri-Cities sports tourism

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

As the Tri-City Dust Devils mark their 25th year, its new ownership group is looking beyond baseball to position its stadiums as a year-round event venues – a strategy aimed at boosting tourism and drawing more visitors. That shift is appears to already underway at Gesa Stadium, with the Pasco ballpark set to host multiple World Cup fan zones this summer.

Snake River cruise stop coming to Burbank

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Another port of call for cruises on the Columbia and Snake rivers will be welcoming passengers in the coming years.

Empty big-box storefront bounces back to life

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

A new entertainment option for kids and families is coming to the Tri-Cities this fall.

Richland club keeps lifelong learning alive for nearly six decades

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

United in a quest for knowledge, a group of women meets monthly in Richland to focus on “intelligent inquiry” as a means of personal growth.

Taco Crawl returns for its 10th year

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Rejoice, taco lovers: the Pasco Taco Crawl is nearly here.

Connell farm to be featured on ‘Ask This Old House’

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

A Connell grass seed farm along with a Washington State University researcher will be featured in a Feb. 19 episode of a long-standing public television show helping homeowners address everything from ceiling fans and leaky faucets to landscaping issues at their older homes.

From FFA to their own shop, teens nurture their budding venture

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Two friends turned their love of flowers into a business. Their fledgling floral shop has weathered its first year of weddings, holidays and hands-on lessons in entrepreneurship. Now, the teen owners are ready to let their floral ambitions bloom even bigger.