Richland NewsLocal news for Richland, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.CRIME: Gun-toting Prosser grandma, granddaughter arrested in Richland- July 15, 2008 A gun-toting grandmother and her 20-year-old granddaughter were arrested after allegedly confronting the younger woman's estranged husband over some money and threatening him with a gun.http://www.topix.net/city/richland-wa/2008/07/crime-gun-toting-prosser-grandma-granddaught... Richland officials considering whether underutilized parks are worth the upkeep- July 14, 2008 The next time you're pushing your lawnmower under the hot summer sun, imagine doing that for 800 acres -- that's how much grass the city of Richland mows each week, with a crew of four.http://www.topix.net/city/richland-wa/2008/07/richland-officials-considering-whether-under... West Richland and West Pasco are Hot Markets for New Homes- July 14, 2008 The national housing market may be on a down turn, but locally, new home developments are selling like hot cakes.http://www.topix.net/city/richland-wa/2008/07/west-richland-and-west-pasco-are-hot-markets... TRAFFIC: Road work to slow traffic on Van Giesen in Richland- July 13, 2008 Drivers in Richland can expect traffic disruptions starting Monday on Van Giesen Street from Jadwin Avenue to George Washington Way.http://www.topix.net/city/richland-wa/2008/07/traffic-road-work-to-slow-traffic-on-van-gie... Drunk Driver Crashes in Richland Playground- July 13, 2008 A drunk man drives his car down a bike trail and winds up slamming into a playground.http://www.topix.net/city/richland-wa/2008/07/drunk-driver-crashes-in-richland-playground?... New Organic Pet Food Store Opens in Richland- July 13, 2008 The trend for eating natural is not just catching on with people but with pets too.http://www.topix.net/city/richland-wa/2008/07/new-organic-pet-food-store-opens-in-richland... W. Richland EMS levy will go to polls- July 13, 2008 West Richland residents who want their fire district to start running an ambulance service will get a chance to show their support by voting in November to raise their property taxes.http://www.topix.net/city/richland-wa/2008/07/w-richland-ems-levy-will-go-to-polls?fromrss... W. Richland man's supercar has celebrity fan- July 12, 2008 After seven years of trying to push start a dream of building the world's fastest production car, Jerod Shelby has received a supercharged boost from TV celebrity Jay Leno.http://www.topix.net/city/richland-wa/2008/07/w-richland-mans-supercar-has-celebrity-fan?f... FIRE: Crews extinguish Finley garage fire- July 12, 2008 Firefighters battled a garage fire this afternoon on Game Farm Road in Finley. Fire crews from Richland, Kennewick, Franklin County, Walla Walla County and Benton County responded to the blaze.http://www.topix.net/city/richland-wa/2008/07/fire-crews-extinguish-finley-garage-fire?fro... CRIME: Burglar attacks employee with hatchet in Richland- July 11, 2008 A burglar who broke into a Richland lumber store early this morning and reportedly threw a hatchet at an employee, was arrested after he was found hiding under a truck.http://www.topix.net/city/richland-wa/2008/07/crime-burglar-attacks-employee-with-hatchet-... |