Charles Eaton says TCH articles are omitting critical facts about any proposed changes to dam or rivershore, namely tribe treaties:

“Nothing is going to change about the Columbia River dams or shoreline without the involvement of the Native Americans, who signed a treaty in 1855 which assured them of their traditional rights of access and usage of the Columbia River in perpetuity, ‘as long as the sun shall shine’.”

Former Kennewick mayor criticizes approach to public facilities

The Tri-Cities regional public facility district was created in 2008 to fund regional projects. After failed votes, cities want to do away with it. Vic Epperly says a more collaborative approach is needed.

State considering pay-per-mile tax, legislators urged to consider laundry list of implications

Drop in gas tax has lawmakers searching for another way to fund infrastructure. Herald opinion suggests research and understanding of potential unintended consequences.

BlankSpace bids adieu after three years of impact

Unquestionably the Tri-Cites’ premiere small event space also left a cultural mark on the area. “You'll never change the world by trying to be like it,“ indeed. Hats off to Olivia Berg & co. 👏