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Tumbleweird exists to bring together a more diverse, creative, and progressive community than Eastern Washington gets credit for, in order to connect, highlight, and encourage the betterment of our area. linktr.ee/tumbleweird patreon.com/tumbleweird
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 1d
Constitutional change for a livable planet: The Washington Green Amendment

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By: David Kipnis

Narrated by J.M. Wood

#wagreenamendment #righttoahealthyenvironment #EnvironmentalJustice #wastate #cleanaircleanwater #constitutionalrights #tricitieswa
Constitutional change for a livable planet: The Washington Green Amendment
”The Washington Green Amendment states that the government must protect the environmental rights of all residents of Washington.”
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 1d
‘Community’ means you, too!

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By: Chef Randy

Narrated by Charles Conover

#communitymeal #tricitieswa #MutualAid #supportlocal #KennewickWA #localaction #makingadifference #VolunteerOpportunity #raft #localaction
#makingadifference #grassroots #supportlocal
‘Community’ means you, too!
“When life feels like everything is getting worse, that is the time to step up and make things better.”
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 3d
Valemadrismo, la partícula neutra
/ Valemadrismo, the neutral particle

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By: Sara Batalla Escritora

Narrated by Charles Conover

#elvueloinformativo #bilingual #valemadrismo #aquetevalgamadres #filosofiadevida #culturamexicana #PuntoNeutro #actitud
Valemadrismo, la partícula neutra
/ Valemadrismo, the neutral particle
BILINGUAL: “No way am I going to apologize for existing.” / “Ni modo que pida perdón por existir.”
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 4d
Bricks

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By: Ava Christina

Narrated by Rae Witte

“I have an awful lot of time to ruminate, these days…”

#PsychologicalHorror #claustrophobia #mentalhealth #isolation #TheBricks #shortstory #contentwarning #fiction
Bricks
“I have an awful lot of time to ruminate, these days…”
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 4d
A genocide by any other name

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By: Ted Miller

Narrated by Ted Miller

#FreePalestine #CeaseFireNow #GazaUnderAttack #standwithPalestine #Gaza #GazaIsStarving #FamineinGaza
#EndTheSiege #StopArmingIsrael #USPolicy #ReleaseTheHostages
#accountability #WarCrime
A genocide by any other name
“To deny Palestinians' humanity through this continued violence is a denial of our own humanity.”
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 5d
Upcoming events2/2
Friday, Oct 10 cont’d -DJ Sandhu , Oct 10 & 11, 7:30-9pm, Jokers Comedy Club -Reggae w/ Mike Pinto, 9pm, Emerald of Siam -Salsa Night, 9:30pm-2am, The Grizzly Bar -Touchdown & Tastings, Oct 10-12, Time varies, Goose Ridge Estate -Beetlejuice Jr, Oct 10-12, Time varies, The Academy Children's Theater Saturday, Oct 11 -Native Plant Sale, 9am-1pm, Wildlands Nursery -Big Medicine, 10am-2pm, REACH Museum -The NBC Ball , 11am-3pm, Benton County Fairgrounds -Fall Market, Noon-5pm, Badger Mountain and Powers Wineries -Uptown Art Walk, Noon-4pm, Uptown Mall -Oktoberfest @ Sage, 1-9pm, Sage Brewing Co -Witchy Woman, 4-6pm, Branding Iron Nightclub -The Remix, 7-11pm, Benton County Fairgrounds -Night of Living Bass, 8:30pm-2am, Azucar at Out and About Sunday, Oct 12 -Bridal Show, 11am-4pm, Three Rivers Convention Center -Hounds, Hops & Harvest, 1pm, White Bluffs Brewing -Dueling Pianos, 7-10pm, The Hub of Kennewick #supportlocal #events #tricitieswa
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 5d
Upcoming events 1/2
Monday, Oct 6 -Magic Mondays, 4-7pm, Caterpillar Café -Monday Vinyasa, 4:30-5:30pm, Lifted Lotus Yoga Tuesday, Oct 7 -Candles & Coffee, 6-8pm, The Peacock -Katie Dunbar , 6pm, Emerald of Siam -Ice Age Floods, 6:30pm, REACH Museum -Ukulele Club , 6:30-7:45pm, Richland Public Library -Tuesday Trivia, 6:30-7:30pm, Chills Froyo and Custard -Game Night @ RMBC, 7-9pm, Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Company Wednesday, Oct 8 -Pumpkins & Pals, 3-7pm, Casey & Comstock -Pokemon League, 4-7pm, Caterpillar Café -Open Mic Comedy, 7pm, Daisy Ranch Saloon Thursday, Oct 9 -Goose Ridge Market , Noon-8pm, Goose Ridge Estate/ -Lego League, 5:30pm, Moonshot Brewing, Kennewick -Rock'n Bingo/Trivia, 6-8pm, Round Table Pizza, Kennewick Friday, Oct 10 cont’d -Game Time Fridays, 11am-1pm, Richland Public Library -Pizza & Punchdowns, 6-9pm, Purple Star Winery -Conversation Corner, 7:30-9:30pm, Aub's Lounge #supportlocal #events #tricitieswa
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 8d
Yo los vi / I saw them

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By: Balderas Julio

Narrated by Charles Conover

#elvueloinformativo #bilingual #robertjohnson #blues #deltablues #pactoconeldiablo #clubdelos27 #historiadelamusica #guitarra #misisipi #bilingüe #leyendas #MusicHistory
Yo los vi / I saw them
BILINGUAL: “Amid the serene nocturnal sounds of the river’s wildlife, there were murmurs and sad solos of guitar and harmonica.” / “Entre los serenos sonidos nocturnos de la fauna del río, se escuchab...
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 9d
Teacher quotes Twain, gets called a “vile piece of trash” by Kennewick City Council member

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By: Dori Luzzo Gilmour

Narrated by Rich Palmer

#FreeSpeech #schoolboardpolitics #chinookmiddleschool #kennewickwa #tricitieswa #CityCouncil #momsforliberty
Teacher quotes Twain, gets called a “vile piece of trash” by Kennewick City Council member
An ethics inquiry has been made into Brad Beauchamp’s comments calling KSD’s Middle School Teacher of the Year a “vile piece of trash.”
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 10d
New solo exhibition from internationally acclaimed metalsmith Anne Krohn Graham

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By: Marisa Quirk

Narrated by Kerie Darner

#annekrohngraham #whenartispassion #galleryatthepark #richlandwa #easternwashingtonart #soloexhibition #awardwinningartist #metalsmith
New solo exhibition from internationally acclaimed metalsmith Anne Krohn Graham
”Anne Krohn Graham is a globally recognized, award-winning artist and metalsmith.”
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 11d
Art & poetry Sept 2025

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#artandpoetry #CreativeExpression #ArtisticJourney #poetryart #instaart #instapoetry #artistofinstagram #poetofinstagram #PoeticArt #poetry #artwork
Art & poetry September 2025
Take a look at the art and poetry in the September 2025 issue of Tumbleweird!
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 12d
Upcoming events 2/2
Friday, Oct 3 -Community Storytime, 10:30am, The Villa Farm -Dan Myers, 5pm, Emerald of Siam -Benefit Concert, 5pm, At Michele's -Cigar Night, 6-9pm, Elk Haven Winery -Serenity & Sound, 6:30pm, Blu -Conversation Corner, 7:30-9:30pm, Aub's Lounge Saturday, Oct 4 -2025 Riverfest, 9am-3pm, Columbia Park Bandshell -Oktober Feast 2025, 10am-2pm, 2600 N Columbia Center Blvd -Beaver Barktoberfest, 11am-4pm, Beaver Bark -Poetry Reading, 1-3pm, Adventures Underground -Hunting Heritage Banqet, 5-10pm, CG Public House -Beetlejuice Jr, 4-6 Oct, Time varies, The Academy Children's Theater Sunday, Oct 5 -3EF Farmer's Market, 10am-1pm, 1970 Keene Rd -Seahawks Watch Party, 12:15pm, Badger Canyon Dugout -Sunday Distro, 1-2pm, Tri-Cities Food Co-op -Record Swap Social, 2:30pm, MCL Kennewick Branch -Prose & Pours, 5pm, J Bookwalter Winery -C Street Brass, 5pm, Gesa Power House Theatre #supportlocal #events #tricitieswa
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 12d
Upcoming events 1/2
Monday, Sep 29 -Magic Mondays, 4-7pm, Caterpillar Café -Monday Vinyasa, 4:30-5:30pm, Lifted Lotus Yoga -Open Mic, 7pm, The Emerald of Siam Tuesday, Sep 30 -Morning Vinyasa, 9-10am, Tri-Cities Food Co-Op -Madres Unidas, 9:45-11:15am, The Arc of Tri-Cities -Pickleball 101, 4:30-6pm, Lawrence Scott Park -Sage 5K, 6pm, Columbia Point Marina Park -Game Night @ Iconic, 6-8pm, Iconic Brewing -Game Night @ RMBC, 7-9pm, Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Co Wednesday, Oct 1 -Cribbage Club, 5-8pm, Blackthorne Neighbourhood Pub -Halie Loren Concert, 7:30pm, Richland High Auditorium Thursday, Oct 2 -TAG Board Game Night, 5-8pm, Caterpillar Café -Tap Takeover, 6-8pm, Copper Top Tap House -Phantom Frames, 6-8pm, The Peacock -Beef Brews & Blues, 6-9pm , Drumheller's Food & Drink -Youth Night, 6:30-8:30pm, Boys & Girls Clubhouse #supportlocal #events #tricitieswa
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 12d
Speak up. Make a difference.

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By: Jenny Rieke

#tricitieswa #supportlocal #tricitieswashington
#columbiabasinwildlife #natureconnection #EnvironmentalEducation #wildspaces #natureishome #outdoorlearning #natureeducation #teachersfornature #midcolumbia
Speak up. Make a difference.
"With so much current bad news, it is encouraging to know that some progress is being made!"
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 15d
Richland rock festival Battle Vest Fest serves community on all fronts

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By: Karlee Van De Venter

#battlevestfest #tricitiesmusic #wastatemusic #PascoWA #richlandwa #kennewickwa #theemeraldofsiam
#supportlocalbands #bycommunityforcommunity #youthinmusic
Richland rock festival Battle Vest Fest serves community on all fronts
"With the support of Ray’s Golden Lion and numerous other locals, Battle Vest Fest was born."
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 16d
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October 2025: We are connected. | Tumbleweird
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 16d
Acts of Art: Creative coping in a chaotic world: Creating in nature

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By: Ashleigh Rogers

Narrated by J.M. Wood

#arttherapy #artforwellness #CreativeWellness #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #naturecrafts #grounding #rockstacking #diyart
Creative coping in a chaotic world: Creating in nature
"It is the feeling of being connected to nature that allows your time outside to serve you best!"
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 17d
Digging deeper with Jaynee Levy

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By: Jenny Rieke

#natureishome #outdoorlearning #kidsinnature
#natureeducation #teachersfornature #midcolumbia #nativeplants #columbiabasin #conservation #pacificnorthwest #columbiariver #easternwashington
Digging deeper with Jaynee Levy
"I find that I need a constant input of nature to keep my sanity."
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 18d
Tri-Cities women say “ME TOO”

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By: Dori Luzzo Gilmour

Narrated by Melinda Cumming

#metoomovement #sexualassault #justice #survivor #news #BreakingNews #believesurvivors #healthcarereform #accountability #PowerDynamics #medicalsystem #silenceisviolence
Tri-Cities women say “ME TOO”
“Thank you for shining a light on this. Hopefully we all get justice.”
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 19d
Upcoming events 2/2
Thursday, Sep 25 cont’d -Evergreen Family Wines, 6-8pm, Prosser Tasting Room -Tri-city Dog Show, 25-Sep to 28-Sep, 8am-5pm, Columbia Park Friday, Sep 26 -Lunch Time Jams, 11:30am-2:30pm, Summer's Hub of Kennewick -Food Truck Fridays, 3-7pm Mercer Wine Estates -Cindy and Sally, 5pm, Emerald of Siam -Salsa Night, 9:30pm-2am, The Grizzly Bar -Prosser Balloon Rally, 26-Sep to 28-Sep, Time Varies, 111 Nunn Rd -Women's Expo, 26 & 27 Sep, 11am-5pm, HAPO Center Saturday, Sep 27 -5K Run for Recovery, 9am, Wade Park, 601 Rd 54 -Mammoth Dig Tour, 9am and 11am, McBones Coyote Canyon Site, 33585 S Clodfelter Rd -Morning Park Yoga, 9:30am-10:30pm, Pura Vida Barre and Yoga -Zumbathon, 10am-12:30pm, Richland Community Center -Not for the Innocent , 9pm, Emerald of Siam Sunday, Sep 28 -Sunday Distro, 1-2pm, Tri-Cities Food Co-Op -Ask Death Doulas, 2:30-4:30pm, Richland Public Library -Bang Pots for Gaza! 4pm, John Dam Plaza #supportlocal #events #tricitieswa
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 19d
Upcoming events 1/2
Monday, Sep 22 -Monday Vinyasa, 4:30-5:30pm, Lifted Lotus Yoga -Zumba--Free Mondays! 6:15-7:30pm, 3315 W Court St, Ste109 -Open Mic, 7pm, The Emerald of Siam Tuesday, Sep 23 -Women in Business, 8am-5pm, Three Rivers Convention Center -Morning Vinyasa, 9-10am, Tri-Cities Food Co-Op -Madres Unidas, 9:45-11:15am, The Arc of Tri-Cities -Pickleball 101, 4:30-6pm, Lawrence Scott Park -Game Night @ Iconic, 6-8pm, Iconic Brewing -Game Night @ RMBC, 7-9pm, Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Company Wednesday, Sep 24 -Wine Down Wednesday, 4-8pm, Badger Mountain Organic Winery -Pokemon League, 4-7pm, Caterpillar Café -Bingo, 5-7pm, The HUB of Kennewick -Summer's Night Market, 5-8pm, The Hub of Kennewick -Game Night, 7-9pm, Jackalope Bar and Grill Thursday, Sep 25 cont’d -Pickleball 101, 8-10am, Lawrence Scott Park -TAG Sober Social, 5-8pm, Kindred Spirits -Rock'n Bingo/Trivia, 6-8pm, Round Table Pizza, Kennewick #supportlocal #events #tricitieswa
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 19d
Lifeblood of the Pacific Northwest

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By: Ginger Wireman

#columbiariver #pacificnorthwest #pnw #nature #conservation #ecology #washingtonstate #hanfordreach #richlandwa #communityscience #Waterways #lifeblood #WaterIsLife #stewardship #nchiwana
Lifeblood of the Pacific Northwest
"You’ve heard of her, surely, in songs and in writing... But do you know her?"
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 22d
Ask better questions

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By: Anyla McDonald

#TherapistTools #therapytips #psychology #ProfessionalDevelopment #therapysession #EffectiveCommunication #activelistening #selfhelp #personalgrowth #growthmindset #mentalhealthmatters
#WellnessJourney #wellbeing #mindfulness
Ask better questions
”Asking someone ‘why’ will seldom promote empathy, healing, or conflict resolution.”
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 23d
Carta al editor: un anuncio
From the Editor: an announcement

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By: Ulises Navarro

#elvueloinformativo #bilingue #escritoreslatinos #socialjustice #JusticiaSocial #IndigenousRights #CulturalHeritage #herenciacultural #identity #identidad #community #comunidad
Carta al editor: un anuncio (An announcement from the Editor)
BILINGUAL: "Today's silence is not surrender; it is the whisper before the shout." "Este silencio de hoy no es rendición; es el susurro antes del grito."
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Tumbleweird @tumbleweird.bsky.social · 24d
Tarot Time: Temperance

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By: Jae Melland

#pickacardreading #TarotWisdom #intuitiveguidance
#tarotcommunityofinstagram #monthlytarot
#tarotmessages #divinetiming #selfreflection #nurtureyourself
#healingjourney #LetGoToGrow #trusttheprocess
Tarot time: Temperance
”Whether you’re a busy organizer or locked in survival mode, things are coming to a point where we have to pull ourselves out of a rut.”
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