Contestants vie to consume dangling donuts at last year’s National Night Out in Mattawa. Mattawa combines the event, which brings out police and firefighters to mingle with the public, with a community festival that includes contests, music, a back-to-school raffle and movie night. Mattawa will hold its National Night Ot Aug. 8.
July 29, 2025
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First responders to connect with communities at National Night Out
COLUMBIA BASIN — Police, firefighters and other agencies will have a chance to rub elbows with the communities they serve next week at National Night Out. “Anytime you can engage (with) the officers (when they’re not) having to enforce the law brings out a better goodwill towards the community,” said Ritzville Police Chief Mike Suniga. “I think it's great for each other to see the human side instead of just the work side.”