Protesters at Pasco Pride "Not everyone who showed up to Pride did so with the intention of joining the fun."
Art therapy practice: How to autopsy a friendship “I have to accept that honesty requires a deeper assessment of my flaws; and even more, it requires me to talk about them frankly, with compassion and kindness.”
Zines are not a crime! "Words can empower the people and topple the powerful. So the powerful try to silence those words."
The bounds of acceptable human frailty “The next time you start thinking derogatory thoughts about someone else’s illness, shut that down!”
August movie review: Supergirl "If this all sounds like an incoherent, all-over-the-place mess, it is!"
Letting go to reclaim freedom "My tears stopped. My being radiated with this peaceful glow, and it felt wonderful."
Carrying their light: Honoring lives lost to overdose One way to honor those who have died is to carry naloxone.
Port Tenants paying the price* This is the latest update in our series about ongoing issues at the Port of Benton
Local church recognized for dedication to mental health awareness “At Shalom, we believe that mental health is a vital component of holistic spiritual care,”
Why civil discourse matters more than ever "Social media often acts like a funhouse mirror, reflecting a distorted version of what people believe, and making civil discourse harder to sustain."
YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS “Artist Sara Quinn reflects on YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS, her upcoming exhibition and a deeply personal evolution of her 2022 show”
Good news on climate change: Part 5 “Has the build-out of solar and wind power systems caused high electricity prices?”
Kennewick Man: 30 years later “It has been 30 years since the skeleton dubbed ‘Kennewick Man’ was discovered on the banks of the Columbia River.”
TAROT TIME: Moving beyond the material “This month’s theme is the Nine of Cups — it asks us to reflect on our emotional and spiritual satisfaction, beyond material goods.”
PUNKS WEAR BLXCK: Successes and safety concerns behind the scenes “More than 500 people were in attendance at PUNKS WEAR BLXCK, a mixed genre show held at The Uptown Theatre on June 6.”
PORT OF BENTON UPDATE: The cost to taxpayers In addition to taxpayers covering private airplane hangars, the Port of Benton agreed to pay Gravis Law in taxpayer dollars.
Good news on climate change: Part 4: What does affordable, 21st century clean energy technology look like? “This month, we’ll discuss how the electrical power sector will change as we add clean energy technologies.”
Local paper store welcomes artists in residence “FrogPatch is proud to announce the addition of two new artists in residence: Beau Boaro and Ana V. Ramirez!”
Yes all men "I keep asking myself why this continues — why so many men get away with so much for so long."
CREATURE CORNER: Arachnid Oddities, Vol. 1 “When you think of spiders, I’ll bet a specific image comes to mind…”
Port of Benton update: Former CFO Speaks out as criminal investigation begins “Doing the right thing sometimes comes with a cost.”
Queer Grief, Queer Joy “Pride can feel loud, colorful, and full of life … But there is also grief there.”
