🏈 Yay sportsball
Benton jail far safer after takeover, say unions. ‘No confidence’ remains in sheriff
Esports venue ‘Order of the Games’ opening in Pasco Dec 3
Kadlec nurses reach possible contract agreement
The agreement comes after over 15 unsuccessful bargaining sessions with nurses fighting for a fair contract and an approval to strike from the Washington State Nurses Association.
15 Richland lab scientists recognized as most influential researchers in the past decade
Kennewick High School‘s football team continues its fight through playoffs Sat. in Bothell
Meet John Franco
“I mentor youth and adult students through the wonder gift of martial arts.”
📧 Email⭐️ Steve Stoneking on John Franco :
“(John is) consistently changing lives by showing love & caring to his students while teaching them self-defense in a way that increases their confidence in themselves.”
🔥 What drives John
“Watching people push through challenges and the growth they achieve when they succeed.”
🌈 John‘s vision for the Tri-Cities
““WOW interesting question. Short answer. I think I would like to start with what I can control. In our small community, we teach that life begins and end with respect. Our community is rich with meaningful growth in business, social activities, and healthy life choices. To make that better, would be to continue mentoring our youth to keep this vision alive for their generation and the next.””
John’s recommendations
🐷 Food
“Oh my gosh “one item?” Sorry here is two, Pulled pork from Porters with their espresso BBQ sauce,. Or any appetizer at LULU’s.”
🤸♂️ Activity
“I love to golf, so mini golf at Golf Universe is always great.”
🌳 Location
“I walk along the river most morning just to prepare my mind and heart for the day ahead. I’ll focus on a scripture reading or listen to motivation speeches.”
👥 Group
“Other than our home church, New Vintage, is have to say our A. S. A. college scholarship program. Where graduating black belts receive 1500.00. So far, in 30 years, we have given over $300,000.”
👩🏽🎤 Artist
“Lane King, he is a great local musician and loves playing the guitar. There is a passion behind his music.
😄 People”
“Matt Molt, pastor at New Vintage Church. He is honest and treats people with respect. He loves his wife and treats her like a princess. His family is so welcoming to all those they meet. I stand behind his vision for our community.”
💪 Projects
“Obviously New Vintage. We are involved with and support Art in the Park, and sausage fest. Both two great healthy events for the community. Also “Heart for the fatherless”. A community of foster and adoptive parents in our community partnering to help build stronger homes for kids in need.”
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✨ Fresh links
Online registrations for annual Turkey Trot end today
Free showing of ‘Our Spirits Don't Speak English’ in honor of Native American Heritage Month, 7:30 pm tonight at CBC planetarium
Special Olympics boosts Tri-Cities economy
Aspiring wood carver in need of tools and detainment
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👇 This week‘s links
Pasco School District could be divided into single-member districts to ensure minority voices are heard
Dust Devils future uncertain while Pasco spends $2 million renovating Gesa Stadium
Judge Bruce Spanner reprimanded by state board for abusing judicial authority
Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership names Stephanie Button new Executive Director
ort of Benton calls special meeting for tomorrow to discuss staff complaint investigation and possibly pick new executive director
👇 More from this week
Green2Go launching CBD store for grandma and delivery service to bring it to her
Arts Center Task Force hones in on construction of performing arts center
City of Pasco reevaluating dog breed-specific legislation after Kennewick repeals law requiring special permits for breeds labeled as dangerous.
Local roller skaters compete for family time
TC Futures helps young adults overcome employment barriers
Richland School District seeking input on special education services, Dec 5, 6 pm at Marcus Whitman Elementary
👈 Links from last week
City of Pasco and Colville Tribes sign agreement to work closely on future projects after the Tribes recent property purchase in Pasco
Radioactive spill north of Richland pauses work at Hanford
Mental health professionals will now ride with Tri-Cities law enforcement 24/7
Tri-Cities sports feasibility study recommends new facilities to grow sports tourism
Paul Carlisle criticizes United's closure of L.A. flight as cynically banking subsidized flight dollars from $1 million grant gained through massive community effort and investment of local funds
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There‘s always the archives👈 More from last week
City of Pasco awarded funds for housing affordability
Developers invest $5 million in Tri-Cities first solar-powered commercial building in west Pasco
DrewBoy’s Davin Diaz named executive director of Arts Center Task Force
City of Pasco approves the establishment of arts and culture commission
Taxpayers possibly overcharged after Bechtel‘s failure to audit 18 years of Hanford work
Kroger adds Richland's hemp-based ‘Hummingbars’ to shelves
Herald building buyers plan to bring in businesses while the Herald searches for new home
The Rude Mechanicals to perform ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ Nov 21-30