RICHLAND, Wash. - The Richland Police Department announced Thursday afternoon, that their doors are now closed to the public until further notice. Police services will continue to take place, but the closure was necessary to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

In additon to this closure, The Richland Public Library announced that effective March 20, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., they will be fully closed to the public. This will include discontinuation of the pick-up of on-line and phone holds for books and other materials. Citizens already scheduled for pick-up on Friday, March 20, 2020,  between 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. can continue as planned.

Richland City Hall is also closed to the public, but city services do remain in operation.

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