Friends in low places: Update on the Port of Benton Commissioners recall “We believe that the commissioners, like all public officials, have an ongoing obligation to follow the law; and it was clear from the Port’s own internal investigation that they were actively violating the law.”
Is it time to go fare free? "Fare-free transit is happening all over the U.S. in major cities like Boston and New York, and in smaller communities all over Washington."
Get loud!: How one Latina woman in Walla Walla is fighting for her community “I'm not scared anymore… I'm ready to make noise. I'm ready to be heard.”
Residents rise to recall "Having a recall initiative is not just an appropriate response, it is the only response."
In the wake of corruption investigations, Port of Benton Commissioners may be ousted “I am in disbelief at your continued willful disregard of the law, the truth, and more importantly, your public duty as a public servant.” —Judge Pratt
Two protests, one day “Look at those faces… the persistent, kind-hearted Americans who see what's going on and refuse to quietly accept it.”
Update: Richland officials respond to ICE data breach “Update regarding our report last month on ICE accessing our data in violation of department policies and state law.”
Local law enforcement leaves the door wide open for ICE “Numerous agencies in Washington cities were accessed by U.S. Border Patrol without authorization.”
Representing Richland “It’s time to join together and create a council where members are elected by their neighbors, in the neighborhoods where they live.”
Interviews with local election candidates Tumbleweird reached out to candidates that are on the ballot for the General Election in Benton and Franklin Counties.
School safety: One school district’s approach “What is the best way to have officers in schools? You’ve got to be careful. It’s a balance.” —Chief Chris Guerrero
Teacher quotes Twain, gets called a “vile piece of trash” by Kennewick City Council member An ethics inquiry has been made into Brad Beauchamp’s comments calling KSD’s Middle School Teacher of the Year a “vile piece of trash.”
Rise “It seems that Phoenix High upholds their standard to ‘respect the integrity and worth of each individual’.”
Vintage Apartments 2025: Mismanagement allegedly continues to plague the senior living community. ”Residents have reached out once again to voice their concerns. This time, many say they fear reprisals or even eviction for speaking out.”
NO KINGS ”All across the nation, people gathered on Saturday, June 14 to protest authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy.”
Offsides: Local officials waste taxpayer dollars targeting trans kids Why are local government agencies spending taxpayer resources on matters over which they have no jurisdiction?
Level playing field: Policies in search of a problem “We need to remember who we're talking about, which is kids — and trans kids — that are really vulnerable.”
Richland Public Library announces Children's Reading Garden and Outdoor Amphitheater “We want to be the hope-inspiring presence in our community where every person belongs and is supported in enjoyment, learning, and understanding.”
PFLAG partners with Beartooth Aikido to offer self-defense training “I think you need to protect yourself and those you're with, in situations where somebody is not giving you a choice.”
Peace Corps is lying to you. “It seems like what Peace Corps cares most about is protecting themselves, not protecting us.”
“YOU’RE GOING TO BE DEPORTED!” "Living in our ‘safe state’ doesn’t mean you’re immune to fear and harassment."
Columbia County Conservatives: Courting controversy “Who does Patterson believe is lost and deserving of punishment?”
