Recent Events
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Click here to see the full Do Something 2026-04-29
This week please join an Indivisible event!!
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Join Us at the Cinco de Mayo Parade & Community Booth in Pasco!
Please sign-up to staff the Democrats Booth and/or walk in the parade
Link to Official Pasco Cinco de Mayo page
Hello fellow Democrats! Benton and Franklin County Democrats will be partnering with each other to participate in a number of community visibility events over the summer and into the fall. The first of these is the Cinco de Mayo Parade and street fair, which will be held on May 2 (I know, I know, but it’s the nearest Saturday…) We’re hoping to have good participation in walking with the parade float and handing out candy and also in staffing the booth and talking to interested folks. The sign up genius link for the parade and float is below. We will provide further information for the meeting location for the booth and setup time once we are given that information by the City of Pasco. Right now, we have the booth setup shift listed from 8:30-10am at Peanuts Park. The booth will be somewhere near the park like it was last year. We think our booth was at 4th and Clark last year.
The parade staging is from 7:30-9:30am. We plan to be at the staging area before 8:00 am, but volunteers should arrive there at 9:30am. The parade starts at 10am. The staging location is on Tacoma Ave between Bonneville St and Sylvester St.
AFL-CIO International Workers Day
May Day, or International Workers’ Day, the day the world celebrates the bravery of workers throughout history who have sacrificed for safety, dignity and justice on the job.
We’re united in our resolve to fight for a better future for ALL workers abroad and at home, including those targeted by this administration.
Our solidarity is our strength. We take pride in knowing that we are a global movement standing up to the billionaires who are threatening our rights and freedoms.
Thursday, April 30
11am – 1:30pm PDT
1321 N Columbia Center Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99336
You can RSVP your plans to attend and support local workers HERE
Click here to see the full Do Something 2026-04-22
We are going to continue one thing a week to call Newhouse about. This week we are going to call and ask him not to support the resolution for more funding for ICE and CBP. They must be first reformed.
TO DO:
Use the script below, information about the : Script (5calls.org)
Dan Newhouse:
Local Office: 509-713-7374
DC Office: 202-225-5816
PUBLIC Comment needed! Help support our immigrant community.
Comments are needed on two proposed Federal rules. One denies housing assistance to anyone who has an undocumented person living with them. The other extends the wait time for asylum seekers to get work permits from 150 days to a year,
TO DO: Submit online for housing- HERE. Action 1: NWIRP_HUDruleProp.p1.426.jpg - OneDrive. Action 2: NWIRP_HUDruleProp.p2.426.jpg - OneDrive.
EARTH DAY Event, April 22nd!
Please join us at the Earth Marker on Earth Day and celebrate the work that we have all accomplished for the community!
The program begins at 4 p.m., April 22, at Camp Kiwanis in Columbia Park in Kennewick. One of two Earth markers is nearby.
Read more at: https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/education/article315252560.html#storylink=cpy
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Call to Meeting Thursday April 23, 2026
16th LD Meeting
April 23rd, 2026
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Richland Public Library Conference Room A
(Before the 6:30 PM BCDCC General Meeting)
Link to Call-to-Meeting Email message
8th Legislative District Democrats: General Meeting – ZOOM
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
on ZOOM
6:00 PM
Link to email for General Meeting
Click here to see the full Do Something 2026-04-08
We are going to try giving one thing to call Newhouse about and see how that goes. This week we are going to call and tell him to get back to Washington and vote on a War Powers Resolution.
Use the script below, if you want others go to: Script (5calls.org)
Dan Newhouse:
Local Office: 509-713-7374
DC Office: 202-225-5816
8th Legislative District Town Hall!! This weekend!
Please consider showing up to our local legislators town halls to be vocal. Time to hear from them directly and ask questions.
There will be one one Saturday, April 11
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Columbia Basin College, Gjerde Center
2600 N. 20th Ave, Pasco
Look forward to seeing you all again! Join me
Date: 5/13/2026
Subject: Badger Forum: WILDFIRE!
From: Columbia Basin Badger Club
WILDFIRE! When wildfire breaks out, who decides what happens next?
Electricity. Water. And now wildfire. Each of our recent Badger Forums has explored how the Pacific Northwest manages essential—and limited—resources. Wildfire is no different. It shapes landscapes, communities, and policy in ways few forces can.
On Wednesday, May 13, our panel of experts will unpack how wildfire decisions are made: when to let a fire burn, when to fight it, and how those choices ripple across the region.
This hybrid Badger Forum begins at 12 Noon. There is no charge to attend, either in person or online. In-person seating is limited.
We have 2 Town Hall events coming up for the John Duresky campaign. We have:
1. Town Hall at White Bluffs Brewing, Wednesday 4/8 at 5:30 pm
2. Town Hall at Moonshot Brewing, Wednesday 4/15 at 6pm
We try to do the Moonshot events every 3rd Wednesday of each month. TBD whether we will also try to do recurring White Bluffs events – we will see how this one goes.
Thank you!
Ashley Heyne
Volunteer Coordinator, Benton County
John Duresky for Congress
Tri-City Democrats – Friday, April 10, 6:00 PM
Greetings fellow Democrats!
Update! The host location has developed Strep Throat, so in an abundance of caution, we’re going to revert to the Pasco Round Table location. Sorry about the late notice! We do still plan to have our presenter from Save Our Wild Salmon.
As usual at the pizza location, Tri-City Democrats will order several pizzas to share. We’ll have the donation box available for those who care to financially support the group. Some of our generous members are likely to purchase pitchers of beer to share. If you want the salad bar or soft drinks, you are on your own for those items.
Tri-City Democrats – Friday, April 10, 6:00 PM
Greetings fellow Democrats!
The weather is turning, so let’s have a picnic at the Farm – 4501 W Lattin Ct, West Richland, WA! There’s some chance it will be cool, but we’ll have a fire pit and patio heaters and blankets to take the edge off. Bring a hoody! We’ll gather on April 10 at 6pm. Come gather with like-minded folks and share some fellowship, food and beverages. Bring a dish to share, and Tri-City Democrats will provide utensils and plates, and napkins. We’ll have the donation box available for those who care to financially support the group.
We have scheduled the ‘Save our Wild Salmon’ group to come talk to us about the Snake River Dams and we will have ‘Hate Has no Home Here’ signs available.
Click here to see the full Do Something 2026-04-01
Ok, so big task for this week and next is to call Dan Newhouse and ask if he is having a Town Hall. Since, he is on vacation while we are at war and there is a partial government shutdown. Here is the local number, let’s tell him how it is his JOB to answer to us, to represent us and to remember that the Constitution is law.
Use this script if you need one: Script (5calls.org) Dan Newhouse: Local Office: 509-713-7374 DC Office: 202-225-5816
Ok, let’s get to work!
8th Legislative District Town Hall!!
Please consider showing up to our local legislators town halls to be vocal. Time to hear from them directly and ask questions.
USE EQUALITY NC’S TOOLS FOR ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT THIS TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY. It was yesterday, but there are still some good resources here. We must stand together!
TAKING ON AI MONEY IN OUR ELECTIONS THIS RECESS
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Join B5 at Barnes & Noble tomorrow, Saturday, April 4, for a bookfair! B5 staff and volunteers will host an information table, as well as a station to make your own bookmark, and several story-times. If you mention B5 at checkout, a portion of your sale will go to B5!
B5 will have a table near the kids’ section from 10am to 6pm.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Benton County
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- 6:30 pm – Benton County Democratic Central Committee
Meetings held in-person at various locations and on Zoom. Subscribe to Benton County Democrats to get on the email list for meeting links.
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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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Please check the Facebook Page for details.
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