What's Happening in Richland, WA…

Richland locals are preparing to experience a photography showcase of the Columbia Basin this November.

It was created by photographer John Clement, whose career began in the 1970s. The collection on display, Wandering the Hanford Reach, launched June 6. Clement has been capturing photos of the Columbia Basin and eastern Washington for half a century. Some of the focal points featured are calm river bends, the White Bluffs, shifting light and open shrub-steppe. He has garnered over 60 awards at the international, regional and national level for commercial and pictorial work.

The exhibit aligns with the museum's ongoing celebration of the nation's 250th birthday. Stretching freely without ocean tides or a reservoir, the Hanford Reach is the only segment of the Columbia River in the country to do so, other than a brief section near the Canadian border.

The museum, which opened in July 2014, invites guests to explore Hanford Reach National Monument. Its two primary galleries cover the region's history, including the early Hanford site and its ties to the Manhattan Project, alongside a rotating gallery dedicated to changing exhibitions.

Artists looking to share their portfolios with audiences can find poster printing a practical option.

John Clement's showcase, Wandering the Hanford Reach, is on view through Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the REACH Museum, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, Washington 99352.