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Catholic Charities holding public forum for potential homeless housing complex in Pasco, Wed. 6 pm in Pasco City Hall
Randy Slovic criticizes Richland council’s priorities, continued lack of transparency and insufficient diligence
The Richland council will be discussing a 175-page Downtown Traffic study in their non-televised pre-meeting. The study has yet to be released to the public. Slovic and former council member Dori Luzzo-Gilmour allege that multiple council members have not yet read any of the study.
Tri-Cities LGBTQ+ community holding demonstration to say ‘hate has no home here’ in response to assault of gay couple in Pasco
The couple were assaulted by four men who were then charged with 2nd degree assault and malicious harassment.
State fines DOE $1 million, accusing it of withholding Hanford safety information
RSD completely pays off student lunch debt with Super Hero Lunch Fund and donation from Numerica
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Americans continue to trade, sending Kaden Kohle to Vancouver Giants Cable Bridge lit blue for National Human Trafficking Awareness Month by Numerica and the Support, Advocacy & Resource Center Storage depot opens on Clearwater Ave. in Kennewick Home sales and prices climb in Tri-Cities👇 This week’s links
DrewBoy Creative calls for art to display in ‘Blue’ show Tri-Cities councils elect mayors this weekKennewick’s council meets tonight at 6:30, and Richland’s council meets tonight at 7:30. Meetings will be held at each city’s respective city hall.
New Kennewick fire chief could be chosen by the end of the month Richland School District’s online survey for superintendent search goes live Mid-Columbia Mastersingers hold ‘American Dreamers’ concert series highlighting the voices of immigrants affected by DACA, Jan 10-12👇 More from this week
Tri-Cities residents protest potential war with Iran Richland Parks and Rec. grant funds available with mandatory Jan. 16 meeting at Richland Community Center Benton-Franklin Council of Governments to discuss transportation plan at open house, Jan. 22 Richland Parks and Rec. holding workshop Thursday, 6 pm at the Richland Community Center meeting room Local non-profit, Mirror Ministries, helps sex trafficking survivors start fresh Traded Americans player, James Malm, suspended after refusing to report TRAC bridal show returns, Jan. 12 from 11 am to 4 pm PNNL and UW creating app to help delivery drivers find parking👈 Links from last week
A look at how the minimum wage increase is affecting Adventures Underground Mid-Columbia Libraries forgives outstanding fines and no longer charges late fees Registration now open for Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference Jan. 29 State to investigate campaign for The Link project after improper use of public money complaint Pasco, Colvilles pledge cooperation on casino planning Land use questions draw concern after West Richland resident tries to develop property issued during homesteading in 1930s👈 More from last week
SR 240 reopened after tumbleweeds shut down road for over 10 hours Governor declares emergency after semi with oversize load causes $1.1 million in damages to I-82 overpass Hiring at Hanford’s massive plant targets nation’s most dangerous radioactive waste 'Cafeteria Burrito' will be back on the Tumbleweeds' menu permanently in 2020 Cities, counties can now ban refugees. Pasco City Council and both Benton and Franklin county Commissions vote to open doors🌐 Our projects
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