Sports

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.

Pasco offers Volunteer Park, $13M for sports complex

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

The city of Pasco is keen to secure its continued access to the Pasco Sporting Complex, which it built on Franklin County land more than 30 years ago, and appears willing to give up another park to get it.

Benton County Fairgrounds opens renovated grandstands

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

The newly renovated grandstands at McDaniel Arena in the Benton County Fairgrounds will soon be open, just in time for the fair in August.

New horse arena opens, just in time for the fair

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Volunteers have completed construction of a new arena for 4-H youth and equestrians at the Benton County Fairgrounds.

Study: Whether in the World Cup or the workplace, teamwork is the key

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Think you have the best team in the world? Well, that doesn’t matter if you can’t help them get to the goal, according to a WSU study.

Richland closing pool for parking lot improvements

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Sorry, Richland folks, but you won’t be able to kick off the holiday weekend with a dip at George Prout Pool.

Tourism is about more than visitors. It’s about building competitive communities

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Tourism has become an important part of how communities position themselves for long-term success. The assets in our communities put the Tri-Cities in a position to capitalize on that.

Here’s how much it’ll cost to swim at Pasco Aquatics Center

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

It’s going to pay to be a Pasco resident when the new year-round Pasco Aquatics Center opens in mid-June.

Game on: Dave & Buster’s planning Tri-Cities location

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Another option for a fun night out with friends and family has plans to come to the Mid-Columbia.

Student athletes sprinting into Tri-Cities for Pasco Invitational

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

One of the state’s longest running high school athletic competitions will welcome more than a thousand student athletes, their coaches, families and supporters to Pasco this weekend.

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.

April events to inject more than $4M into local economy

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

A slew of events, many of them sports tournaments and competitions, are expected to bring about 20,000 people to the Tri-Cities in April, filling hotel rooms, booking restaurant reservations and benefiting other local businesses.

WA governor prepares to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise for Sonics’ return

jgoldsteinstreet@washingtonstatestandard.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400

WA hunting, fishing licenses moving toward digital

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Outdoor enthusiasts may need to have their smartphones on them while sitting in their blind or casting lines beginning later this year.

Visit Tri-Cities calls for Ironman volunteers

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Want to be part of the action during this year’s Ironman 70.3 without having to train as a triathlete? Visit Tri-Cities is looking for you.

Ironman athletes select Tri-Cities event as world's best run course

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500

With just two Ironman 70.3 events under its belt, the Tri-Cities is running away with the praise of the triathlon competition’s participants.

Weigh in on finalists for names, branding for new aquatics facility

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Pasco’s new aquatics center is scheduled to open later this year and officials are seeking the public’s input on three possible names and logos for the facility.

Deadline approaching for IRONMAN scholarship program

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Aspiring triathletes without the means or knowledge to pursue that goal have until Feb. 13 to apply for one of two $10,000 scholarships to help prepare for this year’s IROMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities event.

Year-round swimming comes to Pasco

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

No need to wait until summer to start getting in laps or practicing your backstroke as the city of Pasco will officially open Memorial Pool as its new dome cover will provide year-round pool time.

Champion-led studio expands to meet growing student demand

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500

A local investment group of Brazilian jiujitsu enthusiasts is building a new studio at 3 Louisiana St., just off Clearwater Avenue in Kennewick, to help the next generation of martial arts students gain confidence and improve their quality of life.

Pickleball club announces summer tournament with $25,000 prize pool

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Registration is now open for a June pickleball tournament with a $25,000 prize pool hosted by a local pickleball club.

Plans for ambitious multimillion-dollar sports complex take shape

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

A development group with plans for a massive multimillion-dollar athletic complex south of Badger Mountain hopes to break ground next summer.

Kennewick to unveil region’s first facility for BMX enthusiasts

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Tri-City BMX bikers wanting to test their mettle on banked turns and rolled mounds now have a place to go close to home.

Kennewick entrepreneur serves up indoor pickleball courts

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

In the last two years, a number of local and out-of-state entrepreneurs have made plans to build indoor pickleball facilities in the region. This Tri-City entrepreneur is the first to do it.