Archive for August, 2009

Pooch Plunge coming soon to Howard Amon Park

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

I’m not sure if our wonderful dog, Sparky, (right) would want to do this or not, but it sure sounds fun: On September 12 and 13, the Tri-City Dog Park Society is hosting a Pooch Plunge in the wading pool at Howard Amon Park. Yep, the pool is going to the dogs!
It runs from 10 [...]

Roads Closed This Week in South Richland

Monday, August 24th, 2009

That construction work in South Richland continues this week, and there are more road closures and nuisances to come — all in the vicinity of the Leslie/Gage/Keene intersections. Here’s the word from the city offices:
Keene Road
Keene Road from Elementary Street to Gage will be closed on Tuesday, August 25 beginning at 6 p.m. for partial [...]

Hanford B Reactor Tour Photos

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

No, we didn’t go on a tour of the Hanford B Reactor (I’d like to some day), but a fellow Tri-Citian named Brian Manley did do the tour earlier this year. And he posted a bunch of photos on Flickr.
So, if you’re in the same boat as me — curious what it’s like, but [...]

Gage Rd. Closed This Week

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Well, not all of Gare Road, but some of it — and an important part of it, too. Starting today, and continuing for a full week, Gage Road is closed between Leslie Road and Penny Royal Avenue.

The closure will be in place until next Monday, August 24. The highly-trafficked Gage/Leslie intersection is still open, except [...]

Parks & Rec wants your opinion

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

The city’s Parks & Rec department is looking for public feedback to help set priorities and let city staff know how well they’re doing their jobs. It’s a quick survey – just 7/8 questions – and you can access the survey from the city’s web site.

Richland Library is having a party

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

If you missed the grand opening of the newly remodeled Richland Public Library last month, why not head there this Saturday for a big party?
The fun starts at 10 am and there’ll be fun stuff for people of all ages, refreshments, and even live entertainment. Two blues bands will perform outside the library starting [...]