The Richland Steinway The history of the Steinway grand piano at Richland High is entwined with the top-secret Manhattan Project and a 1940s radio star!
What’s the real price of industrial agriculture in the Yakima Valley? “Many families here in the Lower Yakima Valley have experiences with injury, illness, and death related to agricultural work.”
Movie Reviews ”Superb performances from Cynthia Erevio and Ariana Grande tell a moving story of two imperfect friends irrevocably changed by each other.”
The Sci-Fi mind of Robert A. Heinlein “Heinlein has many well known works, but two of his most beloved titles are ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’ and ‘Starship Troopers’.”
Parents and teens want to connect! ”When teens are asked to rank their most important gaming experience, gaming with their parents is consistently at the top of the list.”
Tarot Time: Reflect on the year ”It is easy to identify the wins that present as shiny new accomplishments, but harder to acknowledge those that arrived as intense struggles.”
The Ice Caps 'eat' at Ray's Golden Lion "The band’s potential is obvious, and the future looks bright for these scrappy, young musicians."
Tarot Time: Building a stable community “Many of us are going through prolonged periods of burnout; you are being asked to stop trying to shoulder it all alone.”
17th Annual Tri-Cities International Film Festival The 17th annual Tri-Cities International Film Festival (TRIFI) kicks off on Friday, November 7.
El rey de la canción ranchera / The king of ranchera music BILINGUAL: “In his long and fruitful career, José Alfredo composed around 300 songs.” / “En su larga y fructífera trayectoria, José Alfredo compuso alrededor de 300 canciones.”
¿El disc jockey es o no un artista? / Is the disc jockey an artist or not? BILINGUAL: “Everything evolves, and music is no exception.” / “Todo evoluciona, y en la música no es la excepción.”
We have a symphony? “Every note we play this season will carry the energy of renewal and belief that great music can inspire, heal, and unite.”
Movie review: Jurassic World Rebirth ”A pleasant tropical cruise and a spot of phlebotomy on some enormous man-eating lizards… What could possibly go wrong?”
Yo los vi / I saw them BILINGUAL: “Amid the serene nocturnal sounds of the river’s wildlife, there were murmurs and sad solos of guitar and harmonica.” / “Entre los serenos sonidos nocturnos de la fauna del río, se escuchaban murmullos y tristes solos de guitarra y armónica.”
Richland rock festival Battle Vest Fest serves community on all fronts "With the support of Ray’s Golden Lion and numerous other locals, Battle Vest Fest was born."
Tarot time: Temperance ”Whether you’re a busy organizer or locked in survival mode, things are coming to a point where we have to pull ourselves out of a rut.”
¡Viva la Música! en las escuelas de Pasco ”It is about community education, cultural celebrations, and support for students.”
Movie reviews: The Bad Guys 2, F1, & The Naked Gun This month, our OG Tumbly movie reviewer has graciously dusted off her critic’s cap for a special cameo!
Live music wants YOU! "Community Concerts of the Tri-Cities brings affordable, world-class concerts to the Mid-Columbia region."
Tarzán en Acapulco / Tarzan in Acapulco BILINGUAL: “Curses and legends aside, ‘Tarzan of the Apes’ is undoubtedly one of world cinema’s unforgettable characters.” / “Maldiciones y leyendas aparte, ‘Tarzán de los monos’ es, sin duda, uno de los personajes inolvidables del cine mundial.”
Movie Reviews: August 2025 ”Messy, haphazard Thunderbolts* may well be what you get if you order The Avengers from Wish.com.”