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Events

Ag and Rural Caucus for June

Policy Briefing

6:30 pm Thursday 19 June
Ryan Boylan, Research Manager, Palouse Conservation District

FOURISH Farmers Leading our United Revolution in Soil Health

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85907982157?pwd=MU4vV3E3VGZ5VU02dnhvZjg2b3hK.Zz09

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At first blush, cover crops on summer fallow ground do not make sense. Summer fallow is leaving a field without a crop between seeded crops. The idea is to let a field lie “fallow” a year tp store up water.  Dryland wheat growers shake their heads about growing a cover crop on ground they are trying to store water for the next wheat crop. Summer fallow growers’ principal challenge is to keep weeds from sucking up the water they are trying to accumulate to grow the next cash crop. They spend money killing Russian Thistles with tillage or chemical.

How does Ryan respond to questions about having “managed weeds” in the field in its off-year help store water? Let’s find out. These may be novel questions for us but for Ryan they are old hat. This just might be interesting.

Don
14 June 2025

Regenerative ag is the theme of the day, or decade actually. It means everything thought to be good about farming and soil management. It comes down to four recommended practices: 1) reduce tillage, 2) integrate livestock with cropping, 3) rotate crops, and 4) utilize cover cropping. (We have already talked about #2, holistic livestock management along with virtual fencing.)

This month we are going to talk about cover cropping. The idea is to keep a crop on the ground. Around here this does not happen much in summer fallow between wheat crops or in spring crops following wheat harvest.

Ryan is going to talk to us about how Palouse growers can and do use cover crops, and why. Ryan is a pioneer in his work with PNW farmers. Learn the ups and downs of his work.

Don
11 June 2025

June Policy Briefing is about farming. OK, I can feel your eyes glaze over. Stay with me though. Given a moment, I suspect even you may entertain some ideas about farming. Something like, farming done right could solve the planet’s CO2 problem, or if farmers only managed their fertilizer better, we could clean up the Mississippi, or farmers are poisoning the food supply with their pesticides just like RFK, Jr. says, or – fill in the blank.

Farmers are seen as custodians of a national asset and how they farm should advance the social good, and farmers cannot be trusted to make that decision on their own.

The other side is that farmers are small business operators who farm ground that they hold title to and ground that they lease from neighbors. The land, and its productivity, is their principal asset along with purchased equipment.  If the weather turns south, the commodity markets crash, or the costs skyrocket, farmers risk losing their owned assets as well as their personal identity. 

This is a bit much to take in. Consider this an invitation to talk about farming…with Ryan Boylan from he Palouse Conservation District.

Don
6 June 2025

Zoom link to presentation and conversation

6:30 pm Thursday 5 June

Jane Provo, Chair, Chelan County Democrats
Karen Keleman, Chair, Douglas County Democrats
Kurt Peterson, web designer


NCW Channel Z Tune In/Join In
Better Practices
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Karen Keleman, chair of Douglas County Democrats, and Kurt Peterson who designed the Chelan County Democratic website, are joining Jane tomorrow. This partnership is part of Jane’s message tomorrow.  North Central Washington Democrats support each other. NCW counties are tough places for Democrats, yet they thrive by working together and working smart. They are a model for us all.

Don
4 June 2025

I promised Jane that she would not have to carry the burden of producing ninety minutes of material on her own. This is an easy promise to keep; our ARC family is alert and engaged. Sign on Thursday and share your thoughts, dreams and irritations. Or just say “hi”.

See you Thursday.

Don
3 June 2025

Jane Provo brings Better Practices to us Thursday…in the best sense.  ARC started Better Practices to showcase local parties. We are all trying to find out what works for us. Better Practices gives us a glimpse of another LPO’s ideas that might work for us too. Note “better”, not “best”.  What works for one LPO might not fit another but it gets the juices going.

Jane chairs the Chelan County Democrats. Welcome her – this Thursday at 6:30 pm.

Don
1 June 2025


Our Better Practices roundtable is on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm.. Use the link above for 2025.

Our Policy Series is on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. Use the link above for 2025. 


Copyright © 2025 Ag and Rural Caucus, All rights reserved.
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Our mailing address is:
Ag and Rural Caucus
2921 Mud Creek Rd
Waitsburg, WA 99361

Today we…

Support new arrivals through education, relationships and community so they can thrive in their new home.

In the future, we will…

Create a community of open hearts, helping hands and supportive systems where strangers become friends and we all thrive.

Join B5 in celebration of World Refugee Day on Friday, June 20! This is an evening to learn more about our refugee neighbors, see cultural performances, and enjoy a meal while supplies lasts. The event starts at 6pm and will take place on the Boys & Girls Club lawn. 

See you there! 

Thank you to all of you who give your time and money, so refugees and immigrants can find welcome at the doors of B5. Your donation in any amount allows us to support our programs to help newly arrived refugees THRIVE in our community. Will you join us?

Donations can be made through our website 
or they can be mailed to:
B5 Learning Center
715 S Jean Street 
Kennewick, WA  99336

Contact us:
(509) 221-1572
info@thriveatb5.org

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Do Something!! 2025-06-18

It is with a heavy heart I want to tell you that Sergio has been ordered to return to Mexico.  I do not know many details, but we have reached out to Gabby to see if there is anything else we can do.  I just wanted to say thank you for your love and support of a local family that has had to endure this tragedy.  In light of this, we are going to stick to community events this week.  I hope you join us and we keep up the fight.

To help Gabby and Sergio:
Please continue to visit their food truck, Hibachi Explosion in Kennewick. You can find them on Facebook as well. Let’s show them we are thinking of them and supporting them.

Join our POTLUCK/ Strategy Session on FRIDAY When: Friday, June 20th at 5:00
Where: Kennewick Public Library (Union) will be inside
What: bring a food item to share, we will be planning for next month and continue our work on community building and education. We hope you can join in.  

PRIDE!!!! We are having a table at Pride
When: Sunday, June 22nd, 10:00-6:00 Where: Memorial Park, Pasco
What: Now more than ever we need to stand with the groups in our community that are being targeted by this administration and those sitting by quietly.  Let’s show our solidarity.  

June 20th – Potluck and strategy session -5pm at Kennewick Library (union) **Just announced!

Will be chatting about upcoming events, ongoing activities and I also want to hear from you.

Zoom:

https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

Meeting ID: 941 0797 6607

Passcode: 244304


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This is Israel Gonzalez, WAISN’s Rapid Response Organizer, and I want to reach out to let you know that we will not be having a General Meeting today as WAISN will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of centuries of American slavery in 1865. 

We plan to be in community during this time and hope you can join us in person this month at some of the following events:


WAISN at Latino Pride – June 21 in Pasco

WAISN is proud to join the first Latino PRIDE in Tri Cities, Washington! Come celebrate with us on Saturday, June 21, from 2–7 p.m. in Pasco. We’ll be tabling alongside local organizations, sharing resources, and honoring the resilience, joy, and leadership of our queer Latinx communities. Stop by to connect, celebrate, and build power together!

Celebrate Pride with WAISN all month long!

Can’t make it to Pasco? No worries—WAISN will be celebrating Pride all across Washington throughout June and July! From Seattle to Tacoma, we’ll be out in full color, sharing resources, uplifting queer and trans voices, and building power with our communities. Find us at any of the events listed below, we’d love to see you there!

Know Your Rights Training – July 10

Join us for a bilingual Know Your Rights training (English & Spanish) on Thursday July 10, from 6-8 PM on Zoom. Learn what to do if ICE comes to your home or workplace, how to identify a judicial warrant, and more.

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Rapid Response Training – July 31

Join us for a bilingual Rapid Response training (English & Spanish) on Thursday July 31, from 6-8 PM on Zoom. Learn how to prepare for and respond to immigration enforcement activity, connect with local rapid response networks, build pressure to stop detention and deportation, and ultimately keep families together.

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Our general meeting will resume in July and is always on the third Thursday of every month, please join us on July 17 for the next one!

Zoom Information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85189717565

In solidarity,

Israel Gonzalez


P.S. If you witness immigration activity, raids and detentions in Washington, please call the WAISN Deportation Defense Hotline at 1-844-724-3737. We have operators available Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm to take your call. Our operators speak Spanish and English, and we have interpretation available in nearly 300 languages.


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Junio es el Mes del Orgullo, un momento para celebrar la valentía, la brillantez y el legado de las personas de minorías sexuales y transgénero que siempre han estado liderando los movimiHabla Israel González, Organizador de Respuesta Rápida de WAISN, y quiero informarle que no tendremos una Reunión General hoy, ya que WAISN estará cerrado en observancia de Juneteenth, que conmemora el fin de la esclavitud en los Estados Unidos desde el 1865.

Planeamos estar en comunidad durante este tiempo y esperamos que nos pueda acompañar en persona este mes en algunos de los siguientes eventos:


WAISN en el Orgullo Latino – 21 de junio en Pasco

¡WAISN se enorgullece de unirse al primer Orgullo Latino en Tri Cities, Washington! Venga a celebrar con nosotros el sábado, 21 de junio, de 2 a 7 PM en Pasco. Estaremos junto a organizaciones locales, compartiendo recursos y honrando la resistencia, alegría y liderazgo de nuestras comunidades LGBTQ+ Latinx. ¡Venga a saludar, celebrar y construir el poder juntos!

¡Celebre el mes del Orgullo con WAISN durante todo el mes!

¿No puede llegar a Pasco? No se preocupe: ¡WAISN celebrará el mes del Orgullo en todo Washington durante junio y julio! Desde Seattle hasta Tacoma, estaremos compartiendo recursos, elevando las voces cuir y trans, y construyendo poder con nuestras comunidades. Encuéntranos en cualquiera de los eventos que se mencionan a continuación, ¡nos encantaría verle allí!

Entrenamiento de Conozca sus Derechos – 10 de julio

Únase a nosotros para un entrenamiento bilingüe de Respuesta Rápida (inglés y español) el jueves 31 de julio, de 6 a 8 PM en Zoom. Aprenda cómo prepararse y responder a la actividad de inmigración, conectarse con las redes locales de respuesta rápida, ejercer presión para detener las detenciones y deportaciones, y mantener a las familias unidas.

Regístrese

Entrenamiento de Respuesta Rápida – 31 de julio

Únase a nosotros para un entrenamiento bilingüe de Respuesta Rápida (inglés y español) el jueves 31 de julio, de 6 a 8 PM en Zoom. Aprenda cómo prepararse y responder a la actividad de inmigración, conectarse con las redes locales de respuesta rápida, ejercer presión para detener las detenciones y deportaciones, y mantener a las familias unidas

Regístrese

Nuestra reunión general se retomará en julio y siempre es el tercer jueves de cada mes, ¡únase a nosotros el 17 de julio para la próxima!

Zoom Information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85189717565

En solidaridad,

Israel Gonzalez

P.D. Si desea reportar actividad de inmigración, redadas y detenciones en Washington, por favor llame a la Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación de WAISN al 1-844-724-3737. Tenemos operadores disponibles de lunes a viernes de 6am a 6pm para atender su llamada. Nuestros operadores hablan español e inglés, y tenemos interpretación disponible en casi 300 idiomas.


Today we…

Support new arrivals through education, relationships and community so they can thrive in their new home.

In the future, we will…

Create a community of open hearts, helping hands and supportive systems where strangers become friends and we all thrive.

Join B5 for a meal prepared by our Karen friends on Wednesday, June 25. It will be an evening of delicious food, community, and an opportunity to learn about Karen culture. We hope you join us as we create a community of open hearts, helping hands, and supportive systems where we all thrive. 

This event is free, but space is limited. Please reserve your spot below or contact Larissa Knopp, Development Coordinator, for more information. 

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Thank you to all of you who give your time and money, so refugees and immigrants can find welcome at the doors of B5. Your donation in any amount allows us to support our programs to help newly arrived refugees THRIVE in our community. Will you join us?

Donations can be made through our website 
or they can be mailed to:
B5 Learning Center
715 S Jean Street 
Kennewick, WA  99336

Contact us:
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info@thriveatb5.org

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Hi A Better Richland Friends,

I know everyone is chomping at the bit to advance our election by district charter amendment, so several of us have been working on an election plan.

Our focus will be on the voters.

For the next few weeks, we will be preparing for the big push in Sept. and Oct. Our focus is on the voters of Richland.  Our successful signature drive was non-partisan, so we have decided to keep it that way by not looking for any group endorsements.

Fundraiser on July 13

First up is a BIG fundraiser dinner on Sunday, July 13 at 2354 Harris. We need money for fliers and yard signs.

This week we will develop an invitation and reach out to you with more information. We need to have a plan to expand beyond our group for this fundraiser.

Information for voter pamphlet

Before the first of August, we must submit information for the Voter Pamphlet. Benton County Auditor Brenda Chilton emailed me that she will have an outline of the information she needs next week.

Door hangers instead of mailings

Think about what precinct that you would like to adopt.  Not only will this save money, but I believe that door hangers receive more attention than a mailer. Each precinct will probably have 400 houses with voters.

A Better Richland Facebook page.

We’re going to create a Facebook page for A Better Richland. Then we will share, share, share our messages.

ADDITIONAL NEWS

Washington Supreme Court Case Doug McKinley argued our case before the Washington Supreme Court on Thursday, June 12.

The judges seemed to like our argument that citizen participation in government was thwarted by the auditor’s decision that the “next regular municipal election” skipped three before a vote in November.  What the court will do about it is another question. You can watch the hearing here:  Washington State Supreme Court – TVW

Interactive map

Our founder, Shir Regev, has been updating our website and recently added Sarah Gates interactive map to it.  If you type in an address, you can see what district it is in.  Here’s the link: Interactive Proposed Districts Map — A Better Richland

No more first-class cities with all at-large councilmembersLast but not least!!  Voters in Vancouver, the only other first-class city in Washington with all at-large members of the city council, will decide in November whether they want to change to a four-district system. They would also have two at-large members and a mayor elected at-large. The citizens did not have to collect signatures in Vancouver. The Vancouver City Council approved the proposal at their last meeting by a vote of 6-1, the at-large elected mayor being the only no vote.

Thank you for all of your help. We couldn’t have gotten this far without you.

Randy

Volunteer Coordinator

509-554-4438


BADGER FORUM: POSTPONED
A Community Dialogue on Homeless Solutions

BADGER FORUM POSTPONED
A Community Dialogue on Homeless Solutions


Here are some ways you can take action.

  • Sat, Jun 14 @ 11am · No Kings
    NO KINGS Tri-Cities, WA ›
  • Sat, Jun 14 @ 12pm · No Kings
    NO KINGS Walla Walla, WA ›
  • Sat, Jun 14 @ 1pm · No Kings
    NO KINGS Hermiston ›
  • Sat, Jun 14 @ 12pm · No Kings
    NO KINGS Stanfield ›
  • Sat, Jun 14 @ 11am · No Kings
    NO KINGS Pendleton March ›
  • Sun, Jun 15 @ 4pm
    Activist Hour – Sundays ›

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Here are some ways you can take action.


Tue, Jun 17 @ 4pm
Mobilization 101: Standing Up for Immigrant Communities & Resisting Authoritarianism ›

**Please sign up for both dates!** Across the country, immigrant communities are under attack and authoritarian forces are gaining ground. But there’…

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Wed, Jun 18 @ 4:30pm
Summer to Grow, Turn up the Heat – Absorbing our People Training ›

*note – these are stand alone, identical trainings and not a series! read more below to learn more!* This summer it’s time turn up the heat! Come j…

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Wed, Jun 25 @ 8pm
SURJ Action Hours: Summer to Grow, Turn Up the Heat! ›

Join us on Wednesdays — whether you are new to SURJ, or have been organizing with us for awhile — to take action together. We do things like call …

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🗓️Here are some ways you can take action.

  • Mon, Jun 16 @ 1pm
    Using Digital Advertising on Your Political Campaign ›
  • Tue, Jun 17 @ 1pm
    Creating Effective Digital Calls to Action ›
  • Mon, Jun 23 @ 10am
    Raising Money Online ›
  • Tue, Jun 24 @ 6pm
    The Secrets to Fundraising Emails ›
  • Thu, Jun 26 @ 10am
    AMA Pride Month Edition: Finding Community, Fighting for Equality ›
  • Tue, Jul 8 @ 10am
    So You Want to Run for Office? ›

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This is just a reminder that the Washington State organization of the League of Women Voters has some excellent resources on becoming involved in your democracy.

LWV of WA resources

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Meetings are the 4th Thursday of every month

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  • Social time 5:30
  • Business Meeting 6:00

Tri-Cities Young Democrats

Currently no meetings are being scheduled

Location changes so please check their Facebook Page for details

Tri-City Democrats Potluck

Meetings are every 2nd Friday of each month, 6 pm – 8 pm

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Mike Lindell Declares Victory After Crushing Trial DefeatStory by Nikki McCann Ramirez and Asawin Suebsaeng, Rolling StoneOn Monday evening, MyPillow CEO and Donald Trump ally Mike Lindell texted Rolling Stone: "Awesome win! MyPillow 100% innocent!!!!"It was an odd moment to be taking a victory lap. Moments earlier, a jury ruled that Lindell had defamed a former Dominion Voting Systems executive named Eric Coomer on two occasions, including by calling him a traitor, and ordered Lindell to fork over $2.3 million in damages. Why was Lindell reveling in supposed victory? Presumably because the jury damages awarded to Coomer were significantly less than the $26.7 million sought by his attorneys.In his text to Rolling Stone, Lindell added that he planned to appeal the ruling, declaring: "My fight to get rid of the machines will continue on stronger than ever!"As previously reported by Rolling Stone, Lindell had seemed almost giddy to make his case in court ahead of the trial. "Of course I'm gonna testify at my own trial!" he said earlier this month. "I have nothing to hide. I am a former crack addict; I've always been open about that. I've always been open about everything! I'm as transparent as they come." Lindell did testify in his own defense, telling the jury that he didn't knowingly defame Coomer when he accused the Dominion director of being a traitor, while boosting wild conspiracy theories insinuating that Coomer had been involved in efforts by his employer to rig the 2020 election against President Donald Trump. (There is no evidence of any such plot.)While Lindell may be celebrating only being slapped with a seven figure damages penalty in this case, Coomer's lawsuit is the first in a series of defamation claims against the MAGA pillow magnate, related to his claims about the 2020 election. Lindell has also been sued directly by Dominion and by Smartmatic, another election hardware and software company about which Lindell made wild claims.Dominion is seeking $1.3 billion in damages from Lindell, Smartmatic has left the amount up to the judge. But it's safe to say that Lindell is nowhere close to being out of the woods. ... See MoreSee Less

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Party Calendar

June 2025

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    June 3, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • SOME CUTS DON'T HEAL

    SOME CUTS DON'T HEAL

    June 3, 2025  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    1301 N Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick, WA Next to Arby’s/Use Burlington parking lot

    Greetings Indivisible TC! We are inviting you to join an action we haven’t organized but support called Some Cuts Don’t Heal - Hold Them Accountable! It’s sponsored by Central WA Families and SEIU775. Some of our Leadership team will be there wearing our Indivisible t-shirts. Here’s more:

    Come one, come all... bring your friends, neighbors, coworkers, children!! BECAUSE I know, we all know someone on Medicaid who will be impacted by these cuts. Please show up and support!!!! #SOMECUTSDONTHEAL
    #HoldThemAccountable #SEIU775

    ¡Vengan todos! ¡Traigan a sus amigos, vecinos, compañeros de trabajo e hijos! Porque sé que todos conocemos a alguien con Medicaid que se verá afectado por estos recortes, ¡por favor, vengan y apoyen!! #ALGUNOSRECORTESNOCURAN
    #HaganQueRindanCuenta #SEIU775

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    June 3, 2025  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

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  • North Richland Dems Picnic

    North Richland Dems Picnic

    June 4, 2025  4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Leslie Groves Park, 40 Park St, Richland, WA 99354, USA

    See more details

  • SOME CUTS DON'T HEAL

    SOME CUTS DON'T HEAL

    June 4, 2025  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    1301 N Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick, WA Next to Arby’s/Use Burlington parking lot

    Greetings Indivisible TC! We are inviting you to join an action we haven’t organized but support called Some Cuts Don’t Heal - Hold Them Accountable! It’s sponsored by Central WA Families and SEIU775. Some of our Leadership team will be there wearing our Indivisible t-shirts. Here’s more:

    Come one, come all... bring your friends, neighbors, coworkers, children!! BECAUSE I know, we all know someone on Medicaid who will be impacted by these cuts. Please show up and support!!!! #SOMECUTSDONTHEAL
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    #HoldThemAccountable #SEIU775

    ¡Vengan todos! ¡Traigan a sus amigos, vecinos, compañeros de trabajo e hijos! Porque sé que todos conocemos a alguien con Medicaid que se verá afectado por estos recortes, ¡por favor, vengan y apoyen!! #ALGUNOSRECORTESNOCURAN
    🩸🤕⚰️🩺🪦🩹🩸
    #HaganQueRindanCuenta #SEIU775

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    June 5, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • Benton County Executive Board

    Benton County Executive Board

    June 9, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    June 10, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

    June 10, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    June 12, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

  • 8th LD Democrats General Meeting - Thursday, June 12th

    8th LD Democrats General Meeting - Thursday, June 12th

    June 12, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81281540363?pwd=yIVhkstb8G71OA79g8FD4hBUAOJzUI.1#success

    Meeting Details:

    This meeting is for all residents of the 8th Legislative District to attend as their time permits.

    We strongly encourage attendance by our PCOs and anyone who wishes to participate or contribute to the efforts of the 8th LD Democrats, as well as those seeking information on how they can help.

    Our June Meeting will be Zoom only due to constraints at available locations.

    Our July meeting is booked at the Kennewick Library and will also be on Zoom.

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  • Tri-City Democrats Meeting/Potluck

    Tri-City Democrats Meeting/Potluck

    June 13, 2025  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    4501 W Lattin Ct West Richland WA 99353 USA

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  • NO KINGS Tri-Cities WA

    NO KINGS Tri-Cities WA

    June 14, 2025  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    1321 N Columbia Center Blvd We will be on the sidewalk in front of the mall Kennewick, WA

    In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.

    🚨On Saturday, June 14, we’re taking to the streets nationwide. We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that leaves him behind.🚨
    RSVP at: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/787085/

    See more details

  • No Kings: National Day of Defiance

    No Kings: National Day of Defiance

    June 14, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Walla Walla County Superior 315 W Main St Walla Walla, WA 99362

    In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.

    🚨On Saturday, June 14, we’re taking to the streets nationwide. We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that leaves him behind.🚨

    The flag doesn’t belong to Donald Trump. It belongs to us. We’re not watching history happen. We’re making it.

    On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t—to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings. Check out nokings.org for more information.

    A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

    See more details

  • No Kings: National Day of Defiance

    No Kings: National Day of Defiance

    June 14, 2025  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    John Dam Plaza 815 George Washington Way Richland, WA

    They’ve defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services. The corruption has gone too. far. No thrones. No crowns. No kings.

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    June 17, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    June 17, 2025  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    June 19, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • Indivisible Tri-Cities Potluck/Strategy Session

    Indivisible Tri-Cities Potluck/Strategy Session

    June 20, 2025  5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Mid-Columbia Libraries - Kennewick Branch Located in: Highlands Grange Park Address: 1620 S Union St, Kennewick, WA

    What: bring a food item to share, we will be planning for next month and continue our work on community building and education. We hope you can join in.

    See more details

  • World Refugee Day Celebration

    World Refugee Day Celebration

    June 20, 2025  6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    BOY AND GIRLS CLUB - KENNEWICK CLUB HOUSE 910 W 7th, Kennewick

    Join B5 in celebration of World Refugee Day on Friday, June 20! This is an evening to learn more about our refugee neighbors, see cultural performances, and enjoy a meal while supplies lasts. The event starts at 6pm and will take place on the Boys & Girls Club lawn.

    See you there!

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  • WA Immigrant Support Network - Latino Pride

    WA Immigrant Support Network - Latino Pride

    June 21, 2025  2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    327 W. Lewis St. Pasco, WA

    WAISN is proud to join the first Latino PRIDE in Tri Cities, Washington! Come celebrate with us on Saturday, June 21, from 2–7 p.m. in Pasco. We’ll be tabling alongside local organizations, sharing resources, and honoring the resilience, joy, and leadership of our queer Latinx communities. Stop by to connect, celebrate, and build power together!

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    June 24, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council Workshop

    Richland City Council Workshop

    June 24, 2025  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    June 26, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    June 26, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland Public Library, Conference Rms A & B, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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