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Strike looms: KSD offering 7.1%; union’s last reported ask was 10.5%

Kennewick School District and teachers’ union continued to meet with a mediator Saturday in hopes to come to an agreement before school starts.

Community Hope Wall needs financial support

Everything’s ready to go for the mural to be painted at Vinny’s Bakery, the site of the Zambrano-Montes shooting—except the funding. You can make a donation here.

DrewBoy‘s Diaz wins state Arts & Heritage Award

DrewBoy has been a major force in cultural (re)vitalization of the Tri-Cities. The award recognizes “significant contributions to Washington’s creative vitality.” See the eight honorees here.

Video from “State of the Cities” now online

Watch presentations and discussion by the mayors of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and West Richland as they share about each city’s progress and plans.

LIGO captures gravitational waves of a black hole swallowing neutron star

Meet Nisha Franco

Nisha writes, publishes, and promotes diverse paranormal romance and volunteers in the community.

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“Nisha is one of the most dynamic and free thinking creatives I’ve ever met. Her creativity and generous spirit make me proud to call her my friend.”
—Jordan Chaney

Nisha’s recommendations

🌮 Food

Coconut Cupcakes from Artfetti are my current favorites.

🤸‍♂️ Activity

Visit the REACH museum.

🌳 Location

Marina Park in Richland, It's generally quiet and I can do work under a tree while my kids enjoy the playground.

👥 Group

Shut Up & Write Tri Cities is a great community of writers focused on accountability and productivity.

👩🏽‍🎤 Artist

Israel of Badder Ink and The Art Kartel. He does amazing tattoos and uses his creative connections to provide a fun and inclusive space in our community.

💪 Project

The Community Hope Wall project at Vinny‘s Bakery in Pasco, which aims to bring a mural to the site of the Zambrano-Montes shooting.

😄 People

Jordan Chaney is one of those people who is always thinking community first. He not only champions the underrepresented but provides an amazing service to the community speaking with kids and helping them understand and cope with whatever trials they may face in today's society.

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