Local Issues - Tumbleweird

Fresh, free range eggs at Tri-Cities Food Co-op!

“Tri-Cities Food Co-op is currently offering products from seventy-five local farms and specialty food producers.”

Boots in the Basin: a local environmental coalition

“What if together we shared cultivation of the pipeline for stewards of our precious environment?”

How to save a life

"HELP SAVE A LIFE. Carry Naloxone."

“YOU’RE GOING TO BE DEPORTED!”

"Living in our ‘safe state’ doesn’t mean you’re immune to fear and harassment."

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.”

Columbia County Conservatives: Courting controversy

“Who does Patterson believe is lost and deserving of punishment?”

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.”

Night without shelter

“Perhaps we could all use the perspective of a night without shelter.”

Christian nationalism in Columbia County

“'I am a Christian and I object to anybody proselytizing their religion while wearing a Sheriff's uniform.'”

‘A Better Richland’ Success!

"Richland redistricting will be on the ballot in 2025."

Pasco, no dejes a tus estudiantes atrás. / Pasco, don't leave your students behind.

BILINGUAL: “The real gap is not just in the levels of child development, but in the lack of vision and commitment from those who run this system.” / “El verdadero problema no está solo en los niveles de desarrollo infantil, sino en la falta de visión y compromiso de quienes dirigen este sistema.”

Nuevo canal de noticias: El Vuelo Informativo / New news channel: El Vuelo Informativo

BILINGUAL: “We want to create a cutting-edge news force in service to the community.” / “Queremos crear una fuerza informativa de vanguardia al servicio de la comunidad.”

La comunidad de Mattawa se une para abordar la violencia y el consumo de drogas entre los adolescentes / The Mattawa community unites to address violence and drug use among teens

BILINGUAL: “La seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros jóvenes son una prioridad compartida.” / “The safety and well-being of our youth is a shared priority.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An open letter to the unmasked public

“I just wish you cared.”

Citizens Advisory Network takes a stand against Initiative 2117

"If passed, I-2117 will cause Ben Franklin Transit to lose approximately $5.4 million per year in funding."

Contaminación del agua y sus consecuencias en el Valle de Yakima / Water contamination and its consequences in the Yakima Valley

BILINGUAL: “Nitrate contamination in the Yakima Valley is one of the most severe issues…”

I volunteered at an organization for people who have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Now I have PTSD.

“We must train our eyes to see beyond surface appearances, lend our ears to the voices of survivors, and ensure true peace for those who deserve it most.”

Transpective: Let trans kids play sports

Let kids play! Let them learn. Let them be kids without scrutinizing their physicality.

How did this happen?

"Parents, volunteers, and staff speak out about safety concerns at public schools."

BILINGUAL: Trabajadores del campo en Washington: Enfrentando altas temperaturas y falta de protección. / Farm workers in Washington: Facing high temperatures and lack of protection

BILINGUAL: “Farm workers face significant challenges, especially during the summer months when high temperatures pose a serious risk to their health and well-being.”