The Creative District’s purpose is to encourage engagement and exploration in Kennewick’s creative economy and cultural experiences. Find a more detailed description of the Creative District in the city’s Dec. 3 agenda packet.
“I teach classes at WSU Tri-Cities and support my friends and community.”
📧 Email⭐️ Zachary Harper on Katie Banks:
“Katie is understanding, welcoming, thoughtful, and challenges the status quo to better the Tri-Cities community.”
🔥 What drives Katie
“I'm a political scientist, so it's probably no surprise, but what excites me is seeing people practice civic engagement — whether that's volunteering, voting, building programs or initiatives, or doing some other thing to support and to build our communities.”
🌈 Katie‘s vision for the Tri-Cities
“My vision for the Tri-Cities is an inclusive community, bonded by our mutual love of place and people. This vision includes a thriving social and economic ecosystem that fosters startups, retains graduates, bridges ideological and religious divides, supports local art and performance, and prioritizes equity. A big vision, but not an impossible one!”
“The carne asada from El Porton in Richland is beyond delicious and reminds me of home.”
“Go make some glass with Earl and Cameron at the Glass Punty!”
“A walk or picnic in Howard Amon Park on a cool, spring or fall day — it's synonymous with bliss.”
“Jay and the Tri-Cities Pride team do a great job curating a spectacular annual event series in support of our LGBTQ+ community.”
“I'm a fan of the Nostal-Gents (http://nostalgents.com/).”
Justin Raffa and the Tri-Cities Civility Caucus, an ideologically-diverse group of community leaders committed to seeking common ground and fostering civility.
Sara and Brendan Quinn and the inclusion-oriented work they do via Tumbleweird and Tri-City Area Gaming.
Jordan Chaney, a rockstar poet, educator, and friend who continues to bring meaningful programs and events to our community
“WSU Tri-Cities advances knowledge through creative research, scholarship, mentorship, and community engagement. I teach courses in politics, history, and leadership, and I co-organize our annual OUTober and Social Justice Institute programs.”
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Depth charger, Night Argent and the Hague perform at the Scarlet Room Jan. 3
Numerica Hometown Holiday Parade begins Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm in Downtown Kennewick
Pasco residents to get better boat parade view
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West Richland‘s credit rating improves, meaning better bond rates for police station
Tiny Kennewick financial firm to celebrate 20 years says secret to staying in business is personal attention
Kennewick residents request noise wall along SR-395
Tri-Cities Legislative Council holding annual Day at the Capitol beginning Thursday, Jan. 30
Tri-City Court Club‘s new indoor pickleball courts open up tournament potential
Lip Ology joins student lunch debt cause
Allied Arts calls for submissions to February art show with Jan. 1 deadline.
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic breaks ground on low-income health care center in Kennewick Thursday
Hanford expands contaminated groundwater cleanup, protecting Columbia River
Pasco City Council to review breed specific legislation
Local artisan crafts clay earings to cope with anxiety and depression
Cedars restaurant sold.
Tri-Cities projects to increase road safety paused as state contests car tab cuts
Annual luminaria and ‘fill the bus’ food drive return to Pasco Dec. 14
Franklin PUD and HAPO to provide emergency assistance paying electric bills
Pasco Police mourn Officer K-9 Lemon
Recent city council candidate, Randy Slovic, criticizes Richland council pay increase while council members receive ‘benefits (that) equal salary’
Uncle Sam‘s Saloon introduces “The Chip Away” sandwich to pay off student lunch debt in Kennewick
Journal of Business accelerates growth with new hires, adding Wendy Culverwell, former Herald government and business reporter
Richland girl's custom Nike design auctioned for $11,000
Richland singer and chart-topping Nashville producer make new music
Lions defeated in WIAA State Semifinal
Tri-Cities sports tourism could boom with new facilities proposed by feasability study
In-demand jobs vary largely between Benton and Franklin
Memory care home in Pasco prepares to open additional wing after filling up just weeks after open
Homeless people in Pasco share what they're thankful for
Limited commissions for corrections officers ends Sat. without long term plan between sheriff and county
Pasco Fire Dept. adds resource navigator position to reduce repeat 911 calls with education and assistance
Nurses‘ new contract keeps paid time off and offers raise
Esports venue ‘Order of the Games’ opening in Pasco Dec 3
Richland girl designs Nike Freestyle collection after traumatic brain injury
Port of Benton hires Diahann Howard as executive director in the face of staff complaint investigation
Mid Columbia Libraries ending overdue fines on Jan. 1
Flu spreads throughout Tri-Cities, increasing school absences and clinic visits
Franklin Commissioner, Clint Didier, Files Lawsuit to halt attempts to overturn $30 car tab initiative
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
Green2Go launching CBD store for grandma and delivery service to bring it to her