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Meet Jeffrey Kissel

Jeffrey Kissel

I'm the LIGO Hanford Observatory's Controls Systems Engineer!

⭐️Anne Spilman on Jeffrey Kissel:

“Jeff is passionate about science, art, and community engagement. He is a perfect example of how to celebrate all that the TC has to offer.”

🔥 What drives Jeffrey

I'm come to think of myself as a creative facilitator. I get really excited when I can help whomever is creating something new, unique, and inspiring -- whether that be in my professional setting with my fellow scientists, or it be in my primary volunteer endeavors as an Arts Commissioner for the City of Richland, or simply helping my friends and family create. I wish there were 28 hours in the day!

🌈 Jeffrey‘s vision for the Tri-Cities

“I would love for the Tri-Cities to merge. Though the people all live in one greater metropolitan area, with 4 cities, 3 ports, 3 counties, and infrastructure that depends on state and federal agencies, it's daunting at best for us to raise enough capital and momentum to make substantial changes in our community as a whole. We need less divided control of our area!”

Jeffrey’s recommendations

🥔 Food

The Papas Bravas at Europa in Kennewick are out of this world delicious and authentic.

🤸‍♂️ Activity

The Rude Mechanicals are putting on world class, innovative, Shakespeare right here in town. Go see them if you haven't already!

🌳 Location

I'm a runner, so any place that I can run outdoors is a win for me. My favorite places to run in the city are along the Columbia River; the Urban Green Belt Trail between Leslie Groves and Howard Amon park is a particularly beautiful 3 mile stretch that's wonderful to use all year round!

👥 Group

Tri-Town Swing is a social, partner dance group that provides professional quality, friendly, and fun classes and the space for social dances every week.

👩🏽‍🎤 Artists

From a list of folks I've *found* (in no way includes all): David Vasquez, Mary Dryburgh, Heidi Elkington, Michael Coffman, Ray Lechelt, Kat Millicent, Neva Scott, ... they're all amazing!

😄 People

Davin Diaz: working hard to bring social consciousness into our community through art.

Ellicia Elliot: pushing the envelope in the local theatrical arts.

Emily Richman: inspired work in the local physical, social, and mental health industries.

Ted Miller: a community activist, journalist, and educator.

Cynthia Vaughn: never-ending to passion for elevating the arts & culture in our community.

💪 Projects

I've been a member of the Richland Arts Commission since 2015. We volunteer for the City to explore, enhance, and facilitate the City's arts-related activities.

I'm also a patron of Tumbleweird, a magazine whom strives to connect a more diverse, creative, and progressive community than for what Eastern Washington gets credit.

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✨ Fresh links

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👇 Links from this week

Pasco Police Chief Ken Roske names investigations captain Brent Cook new Deputy Pasco Police Chief Former Tri-City gang member shares his experiences Tri-Cities will host state‘s Special Olympics ‘Fall Games’, Nov 22-24 Pasco Porters serves 1,000 free meals on opening day Pasco police pup retires after serving 8 years on force Shaun White to speak at Boys and Girls club‘s ‘Dinner with Friends’ fundraiser in Pasco, Dec 13 at the HAPO center on Burden Boulevard Del Taco in Richland opens today Pasco dog boarder provides pets a holiday home KSD hosting informational meeting on special education supports and services tomorrow, 6-8 pm at the district Administration Center Kadlec reports uptick in flu cases CBC seeks nominations for 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Spirit Award Animosity rises as Sherriff Hatcher and Commissioner Delvin meet for the first time since jail takeover

👇 More from this week

Zahra Roach becomes first Muslim woman elected to office in Washington State with Pasco City Council win Kennewick‘s Ridgeline Drive and Pasco‘s Lewis St. overpass projects uncertain after tab fee cut Washington Policy Center‘s annual Farm Hall in Pasco Thursday, noon at Northwest Farm Credit Services Kennewick man‘s search for bigfoot comes to Travel Channel Dec 8 Kennewick opens new challenge course playground Richland creamery offers eight flavors of non-dairy, vegan ice cream New “Chirp” app alerts you when LIGO and partners detect potential gravitational wave pulse Porter‘s Real Barbecue to give away free barbeque at Pasco location‘s grand opening today Port of Benton sells properties to promote economic development Richland’s police chief uses twitter to connect with community Richland School District holding elementary focused Strategic Plan Community Meeting Thursday, 6:30 pm at 615 Snow Ave

👇 More from this week

With ballots cast and (almost) counted, the winners have emerged Hanford Guards union seeks authority to enforce traffic safety on site Tri-City developer buys Kolzig mansion to create subdivided housing developments and event center Two Kennewick council members file ethics complaint against another, just days after hiring ethics officer City of Pasco discusses Arts and Culture Commission today, 7 pm at the Pasco City Council Chambers Benton PUD offers pre-pay program for electricity Kamiakin boys cross-country team takes home third consecutive state title Columbia Basin Jazz Orchestra to perform Nutcracker Suite during ‘A Big Band Christmas!’ show at CBC Dec 6 and 7, at 7 pm Kennewick Fairchild, Southgate Cinema, officially opens Nov 22 Downtown Kennewick businesses host holiday raffle

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👈 Links from last week

Complaints of contact under false pretenses come out against Kennewick councilman John Trumbo New salon in Kennewick creates diverse, safe space for community Approval of $30 car tab fee limit to create roadway maintenance challenges in the Tri-Cities Mama's Diner in Benton City offers free food to all on Thanksgiving day Kennewick school district earns award for engaging parents and community members Port of Pasco makes $6.5 million purchase of 300 acres for planned industrial center Kennewick City Council repeals legislation requiring owners to obtain special permits for specific breeds Tricities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to host ‘State of Latinos’ luncheon Nov 19 at the Red Lion in Pasco Six Pasco schools increase security upon entry Kennewick City Council appoints Tom Atwood as ethics officer City seeks to change rules for needle exchange Pasco Day of Hope declared an official holiday Richland office tower gets $5 million facelift