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๐Ÿ‘ˆ Links from last week

Richland Parks capital improvement priorities include shade for Jon Dam and a fully linked trail from Claybell to Candy Mountain Port investigating whatโ€™s needed to restore iconic Marine Terminal wharf Richland science teacher building explorable model of the solar system Tri-Cities Latino Community Network recognizes Gaby Araico for community leadership Resilient Coffee becomes Roasters Coffee Lab TRIDEC adds staff, changes roles Dust Devils come up short in final game of playoff championship Kennewick holding open houses on public-private project for 2000-seat theater, convention center expansion CBC gallery exhibit "A Long Now" looks at social systems through the lens of landscape, architecture Information gathering underway for Orca Task Force study of Snake River dams Regional Chamber holding a reception for state, regional, and local elected leaders

๐Ÿ‘ˆ More from last week

Kamiakin grads create new natural energy drink that brings back the kola nut Tri-Cities housing market has slowed a little, but home prices continue to increase Artists can register now to participate in the Uptown Art Walk this weekend Pasco council workshop weighs increasing height restriction cap to 4 stories Pascoโ€™s capital improvement plans: new community center and dog park, Peanuts Park restoration, and more Pasco City Hall update needs $500k on top of fully using 20% project contingency Washington's global wheat exports blocked by dam locks WSU TC holding grand opening for MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion You can help fund care for uninsured Tri-folk by voting for Grace Clinic for Milbrandt's charity wine release

Starbucks no longer selling newspapers

Kennewick now streaming city council meetings Richland offering free money to improve businesses' exteriors REACH Museum offering Sept 20 tour of channeled scablands China tariffs are affecting local bike shops Pasco's Community Hope Wall more than halfway to fundraising goal, but still needs help

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