Richland WA News

April 18th, 2011

In an effort to assist residents in conserving energy, the City of Richland is offering a complimentary service by replacing existing incandescent bulbs with energy efficient CFL bulbs. By replacing a 60-watt incandescent bulb with a 13-watt CFL bulb you can save about $30 over the life of the bulb in energy costs! They will also replace less efficient shower heads with more efficient counterparts. This is a free service being offered on a first come first serve basis. The installation and products are complimentary while supplies last and there is no additional obligation. To complete an application for your appointment and for more information on this program click here.

February 10th, 2011

Badger Mountain South Master Planned Community in Richland is ready to go! An 1,878 acre parcel of land which was annexed in last year, now has a master plan and implementation of infrastructure will begin soon. Located near the Dallas Road and I-82 interchange this community will be home to some 3,000 to 5,000 new homes, which could add up to 12,000 new residents to the city of Richland. The plan will take about 20 years to complete and developers hope to have the first homes available in 2012. For complete details of the story click here.

September 24th, 2010

If you are looking for a fresh approach to date night or an evening out with friends or just for things to do in Richland, might I suggest one of these options.

Barnard Griffin Winery – Wednesdays 5:00-7:00pm
878 Tulip Lane, Richland, WA 99352 • (509) 627-0266
5 for $5 at 5 pm. Join Barnard Griffin from 5 pm to 7 pm every Wednesday in their Richland tasting room for a different selection of 5 wines each week for your review and enjoyment. Light snacks will be paired with the wines selected. Tasting fee: $5.00. (Free for Barnard Griffin Wine Club members.) You will also receive a 5% discount on any wine purchases during this time each week. Wine Club Members will receive an additional 5% discount on their purchases. For more information, visit www.barnardgriffin.com.

Bookwalter Winery – Wednesdays-Saturdays 6:00-9:00 pm
710 S. Windmill Rd., Richland, WA 99352 • (509) 627-5000
Live Music. Various local & regional acts (guitar/keyboard/stand up bass) playing a mix of jazz standards, funk & soul. For more information, visit www.bookwalterwines.com.

Tagaris Winery - Taverna Tagaris – Friday & Saturdays 7:00-10:00 pm
844 Tulip Lane, Richland, WA 99352 • (509) 628-0020
Live Music. June 1st to October 1st enjoy live music outside on the Patio Kouzina. The rest of the year enjoy dinner inside at Taverna Tagaris. For more information, visit www.tagariswines.com.

September 15th, 2010

Come learn more about your city! The City of Richland will be hosting the Richland City Fair 2010 on Saturday, September 25th from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at three locations:

Richland City Hall Campus – George Washington Way
Richland Public Library – Corner of Swift & Northgate
Benton County Emergency Services – 651 Truman (northwest of the Target-Petco shopping area)

The City of Richland will showcase it’s programs, projects, and equipment. Free, informative and fun for the whole family.

Here is a list of just some of the things to do at the Richland City Fair 2010:

• Take a close-up look at some of the city’s equipment
• Tour the fire station
• Learn about the seven key elements of City Council’s long-range plan for Richland
• See a detailed computer (GIS) map of your neighborhood
• Meet “Municipal Mike”
• Find out how your drinking water is purified
• Pick up information on recycling
• Watch a demonstration on electrical safety
• Learn how Richland sets its budget for the year
• Try your hand at geocaching
• Explore the Richland Public Library
• Learn how to prepare your home/business for any emergency
• Get tips on composting at home
• Observe 9-1-1 dispatchers at work
• Watch a video of Richland’s sewer system
• Make an appearance on CityView, cable channel 13
• Help build a mini city
• Get information about housing programs in Richland
• Pick up information on recreational classes and programs
• Find out about City Council’s priorities for 2011
• Meet “Mr. Watt” and pick up energy-saving tips
• See a model of the city’s wastewater treatment plant
• Ask city staff questions about current projects

September 13th, 2010

Traffic warning to people with kids at White Bluffs Elementary School, and those with Richland homes for sale in the Country Ridge and Brookshire neighborhoods – expect some small delays the next couple of months- The highly anticipated KEENE Road Construction project gets under way this week. 

For those of you that don’t know, they are working on widening Keene to 5 lanes (two traffic lanes each way and a turn lane)  between Queensgate and Tomich.  I can only imagine how this will slow things getting into our neighborhoods for the next few months, but it will be worth it!! 

Click here to check out this video to see the cool design they are planning on using to make use of the existing railway bridge!