Good morning, it's Friday, June 21st. I'm Kristie McIntyre with your Mid-Columbia news from The Tri-City Herald. Today is going to be partly sunny, with a high near 78. There'll be a slight breeze, with winds close to 10 miles per hour. Expect your weekend to be warm and pleasant, with temperatures back up into the mid-80s. Our top story is: Construction is nearly finished on a $3.8 million road to the Juniper Dunes Recreation Area north of Pasco.