Hundreds of Tri-Citians attend weekend gatherings -- in defiance of state order

Hundreds of Tri-Citians attended church services and a restaurant parking lot party over the weekend in defiance of Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-home order.

Richland Police Department told the Tri-City Herald it responded about 6:30 p.m. on Friday to reports of loud music and social distancing concerns at 3 Eyed Fish Kitchen + Bar on Keene Road in Richland.

The responding officer estimates there were 150 to 200 people who had gathered outside the restaurant.

Richland police encouraged social distancing and compliance with the governor’s order.

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