Sagebrush: the symbol of resilience “The iconic sagebrush is facing a silent threat: the expanding footprint of humans, deciding to use land for economic benefit.”
Local parents unite to create the Mid-Columbia Children’s Museum “By supporting the establishment of Mid-Columbia Children’s Museum, you're not just investing in a building; you're investing in the future of our children and the prosperity of our community.”
Food rescue “Food rescue is done with Farmers Markets, at grocery stores, and by ‘gleaning’ the fields.”
Garden to table: Planting time is finally here! “For under $30, I made several beds, and all it took was connecting with the community (and some physical labor).”
PNW artists raise money for new mom with cancer “Tiffany was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma during her 5th month of pregnancy.”
Juneteenth Jubilee in Walla Walla “We want to invite our Walla Walla community members to this year's Juneteenth celebration!”
Grace Clinic: Your healthcare safety net "More than 27,000 people in our community don’t have health insurance."
Group Health Foundation opens office in Pasco “Our mission is to advance equity and racial justice to transform the balance of power in Washington.”
DrewBoy Creative: Artist interview with Dustin M. Regul "This project is getting students to have ideas and get excited about public art."
Big changes coming to Wheelhouse in 2022 “Our community needs Wheelhouse. Wheelhouse needs you. Will you serve on the board starting in January 2022?”
Local nonprofit Black Apron sets out to nourish community “I want help fill in the gaps of amazing programs like Meals on Wheels by cooking for people in residence.”
What is community, and how do I get it? “If we want to build stronger communities, we must work together where we can.”
Richland students go virtual to raise suicide awareness “From October 29 to November 1, Take Strides Tri-Cities, together with Richland High and Hanford High, held their fifth annual suicide awareness walk: Take Strides to End Teen Suicide.”
What is sustainability in the Tri-Cities? “Our membership is composed of individuals from smaller, more focused community groups, like Audubon, Bike Tri-Cities, Tapteal Greenway, and Friends of Badger Mountain, among others, who work to preserve the livability value of our local designed and natural landscapes (and you can join us, too!).”
Art doesn’t stop DrewBoy Creative held their first virtual show, “Something Hopeful, Please: DBC Virtual Art Show,” in Response to COVID-19 on April 10.
Local arts groups share struggles, new visions COVID-19 has deeply impacted the arts with cancellations of live performances and a significant loss of revenue. To help share ideas on how the these arts groups are surviving, the Arts Center Task Force (ACTF) is hosting a series of online events called “Art in the Time of COVID-19.”
Flattening the curve in the Tri-Cities: Coronavirus readiness and community resilience The spread of coronavirus can be slowed down. Slowing it down saves lives. We should commit to working hard together to do this.
