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Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
West Richland: Jaywalking Capital of the World
Not really, but you’ll see what I mean. This is pretty funny, if you ask me.
One day last week, the West Richland Police Department did a little stakeout-type thing in town. They were watching the intersection of Van Giesen and 38th Avenue to see how many people were jaywalking, and how many correctly used the [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in West Richland Life by Matt McGee
Sunday, August 24th, 2008
Why are West Richland Parents So Happy?
Because the beginning of school is just days away! So, don’t be surprised to see lots of mom and dads smiling at the grocery store, post office, or wherever you might see them this week.
No Comments » - Posted in West Richland Sights by Matt McGee
Friday, August 22nd, 2008
West Nile Virus in West Richland
I had a bite a few nights ago that was unlike any other bite I’ve ever felt before. It was on my left foot, it happened that night we had the heavy rains, and seriously — my first thought was that it was some crazy mosquito with West Nile Virus. (Obviously the feel of the [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in West Richland News by Matt McGee
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
West Richland’s New Gas Station/Mart is Open
One of the best things about living in West Richland is that we’re still small enough to get excited when a new gas station opens. So, yes, this is cool — the new Smitty’s 76 gas station/mini-mart is now open on Bombing Range Road, right across from Yoke’s Supermarket.
I went in over the weekend [...]
No Comments » - Posted in West Richland Business by Matt McGee
Friday, August 8th, 2008
Finally, Some Thunder and Lightning in West Richland
Every time there’s a little bit of thunder and lightning in West Richland, I’m out of town on some business travel somewhere. I come home and the family regales me with stories of how loud and scary the storm was. And, unlike the rest of the family, I actually like thunder and lightning! But I [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in West Richland Sights by Matt McGee
Monday, August 4th, 2008
Free Movies at Flat Top Park in West Richland
The city of West Richland has announced the four movies that will be shown at Flat Top Park this month and next:
August 8: Ratatouille — Do I need to mention that this is one of my all-time favorite movies? I (heart) Pixar and this is one of their best. That’s Remy, the main character, pictured [...]