Tales from the streets: Downtown Pasco holds its breath “Shegow absolutely does have a leadership role in Downtown Pasco,..."
A tale of two festivals “All the people have been connected in a closer way. The scene is literally closer. There's great things gonna happen for our city.”
Prevención de sobredosis de opioides en adolescentes / Prevention of opioid overdoses in adolescents BILINGUAL: "The growing issue of opioid overdoses among adolescents is a serious concern that has led the Yakima Health District (YHD) to launch a comprehensive multimedia campaign."
How did this happen? How did the system fail to protect the victims of Elias Huizar? "On April 22, 2024, the scanner channels in Benton County lit up with the alert. A shooting at Wiley Elementary school..."
New bill safeguards libraries "The Dayton Library that was in danger of being closed by an extremist censorship group last year, now has the protection of SB 5824."
Tejido de Voces / Voices Woven BILINGUAL: "In this series, topics of social injustice and negligence by companies like Zirkle Fruit and government agencies such as Labor and Industries are addressed."
Elias Huizar update "The editorial staff received more records related to Elias Huizar and investigations into his alleged inappropriate interactions and relations with underage girls."
Alleged child rapist working at a Richland elementary school had a long history of allegations and investigations for crimes involving children. "Before he was hired by the Richland School District (RSD) to teach at Jefferson Elementary School, alleged child rapist Elias Huizar had a trail of allegations and investigations behind him"
Why big acts aren’t coming to the Tri-Cities, and how we can change it "Transforming the Tri-Cities into a thriving hub for entertainment requires a collective effort to overcome existing challenges."
Elder Care(less) "What the glossy website doesn’t show is what residents describe as years of mismanagement, lack of upkeep, and dangerous and unsanitary conditions."
Attention citizens / Atención ciudadana BILINGUAL. “In 2023, 285 people died in Washington state due to driving under the influence.”
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.”
Corpus delicti “It all started with a tip that prompted former Kennewick Mayor Don Britain to make a series of record requests about William “Bill” McKay.”
Paved Paradise “The plan for Leslie Groves has brought out residents en masse to voice their concerns, hoping to influence the city council.”
Oasis in the desert “We can be an oasis of engagement in the desert of unmet behavioral health needs.”
Washington and Idaho hospitals shutter labor & delivery services "This public health crisis shows that a public solution is crucial: Our entire system must be radically transformed to meet the needs of women, children, families, and everyone else."
What's in the air? "Benton/Franklin hospitalization numbers of patients with COPD/Bronchiectasis were almost twice as high as the average in Washington state."
The devil we know "It's not happening in an elusive ‘somewhere else’. It's happening right here, in our home sweet home."
Local psychologist to attend Behavioral Health Conference in Tri-Cities "This conference will include community-based treatment, peer support services, and addressing structural racism throughout our communities and institutions."
Sunday Drag Brunch (and manufactured controversy) “We need people in office who support Richland's vision statement: 'Richland is a progressive, safe, and family-friendly community that welcomes diversity.'”
Insecurity and injustice: Washington’s pandemic eviction crisis "Housing in the US does not exist to keep people housed, but rather as a commodity to extract maximal profit for its owners."
Houselessness is not a crime “Blaming the unhoused rather than the system doesn’t provide a solution.”
Open letter about Scout Wind Farm Project If you support renewable energy efforts, property owner rights, or believe in supporting small family farms, please write the EFSEC before March 30: efsec@utc.wa.gov.
