Killing won’t bring peace “The choice of who to support shouldn’t be about who has the greater moral or legal right to violence. The choice should be whether violence is the moral choice at all.”
“YOU’RE GOING TO BE DEPORTED!” "Living in our ‘safe state’ doesn’t mean you’re immune to fear and harassment."
Tri-Cities alt-metal band EVA releases debut album “EVA shows the best of their abilities as a band and as individuals in OPIA.”
From fear to focus: How somatic breathwork brings relief in stressful moments “Somatic breathwork offers a way to navigate stress and fear with greater resilience.”
Transpective: Affirm me harder, Daddy! “I only want to embrace our sisterhood in the fight against the systemic beliefs that exist to hold us all down.”
The houseless voice: Parks close, unhoused neighbors scatter “There are people in our community who want to help you no matter what you are dealing with.”
Game Mastering 101: The Young Alchemist The Young Alchemist is a one-page Solo RPG about a young alchemist’s quest to find ingredients in dangerous locations at the behest of an ambivalent Queen.
Columbia County Conservatives: Courting controversy “Who does Patterson believe is lost and deserving of punishment?”
Movie reviews for January: Gladiator II and Sunset Road “Krupin’s script is effervescent and fruity on the palette.”
January 2025: Something new We've got some cool things planned for 2025. And we're excited to have you along.
Anniversary exhibition: Wearable art! “50 Years of Wearable Art” is on display at the Gallery at the Park from January 2–31. Reception is Sunday, January 5, from 1–3pm.
El sueño mexicano, parte 3 / The Mexican Dream, Part 3 BILINGUAL: “Many workers place special value on lifetime access to medical services.” / “Muchos trabajadores valoran especialmente el acceso vitalicio a servicios médicos.”
La carta de Manchuria – Tercera y última parte / The Manchurian Letter – The third and final part BILINGUAL: “Emulating the end of a war where they had been on opposing sides, both combatants relented.” / “Emulando el final de la guerra en el que pertenecían a lados opuestos, ambos combatientes cedieron.”
Fin? / The End? BILINGUAL: “Empieza a preparar tu terreno: que lo revuelves y lo fertilices, de modo que cuando llegue el momento de sembrar, el suelo esté listo para dar buenos frutos.”
Navidad del presidio / Christmas in prison BILINGUAL: “There was nothing beautiful about that sad imitation of a tree.” / “Ese remedo de árbol no tenía nada de bello.”
Christmas is canceled in Bethlehem, Palestinian Christians say “'There will be no Christmas in Bethlehem because of Israel’s mass murdering of Palestinian children and people in Gaza.'“
When science fiction invaded Christmas “The invasion of science fiction toys successfully conquered the world in the 1950s and 1960s.”
Acuérdate de Acapulco, María bonita. / Remember Acapulco, beautiful María. BILINGUAL: “When it rains, it pours.” There is no saying more fitting for the state of Guerrero. / “Les llueve sobre mojado.” No hay otro dicho que le quede mejor al estado de Guerrero.
Black cartoons "Without them, the animated realm would be devoid of depth and richness leaving only a pale reflection of what could be."
Brian Griffin Eats Local: I went vegan for a day. “I have personally been responsible for consuming the lower half of about 5,000 birds, and it’s not even Thanksgiving yet.”
Sobre los estados de la materia / On the changing states of matter BILINGUAL: “Thus, after study, reflection, and help, I have concluded that I want my life with everything.” / “Así, luego de estudiar, pensar y recibir ayuda, he concluido que quiero mi vida con todo.”
What the 2024 Election Means for Climate Change “We will continue to engage locally, advocating and implementing our Climate Opportunity Action Plan for Benton and Franklin Counties.”
Un gran dolor de cabeza, el puente de Lewis Street / A major headache: The Lewis Street Overpass BILINGUAL: “City projects should first and foremost benefit the citizens who fund them.” / “Las obras de la ciudad deben beneficiar, primero y ante todo, a los ciudadanos que las financian.”
