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In biggest turnout in ten years, Richland citizens fill city council meeting to speak out against drag show harassment

By Johanna Bejarano April 20, 2023

A record number of people attended the Richland City Council regular meeting to continue discussion about holding family-friendly drag events in Tri-Cities. Criticism of children's access to drag events has led to demonstrations, vandalism and threats in Pasco and Richland. Read More

Espectáculos drag generan protestas en Tri-Cities – Primera parte

By Johanna Bejarano April 12, 2023

Manifestantes de Pasco y algunos ciudadanos preocupados de Richland quieren limitar el acceso de menores a los espectáculos drag. Dueños de establecimientos y artistas defienden los espectáculos para todos los públicos. Continue Reading Read More

Drag show protests throughout Tri-Cities lead to death threat, vandalism — Part Three

By Johanna Bejarano April 11, 2023

After supporters and protesters demonstrated for and against family-friendly drag shows in the Tri-Cities, the Emerald of Siam restaurant in Richland received a threatening envelope. Continue Reading Drag show protests Read More

Tri-Cities citizens urge city council members to keep children from drag shows – Part Two

By Johanna Bejarano April 11, 2023

All ages drag shows support and protests in Richland.

Supporters and protesters outside of The Emerald of Siam in Richland. (Credit: Johanna Bejarano / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 1:52) Read Drag shows in the Tri-Cities have come under protest. Some… Continue Reading Tri-Cities Read More

Drag shows face protests in the Tri-Cities – Part One

By Johanna Bejarano April 9, 2023

Demostrations against all-ages drag shows events in Pasco.

Protesters in Pasco and concerned citizens in Richland want to limit children's access to drag shows. Business owners and performers defend the all-ages events. Continue Reading Drag shows face protests in the Tri-Cities – Part OneRead More

Orgullo de Pasco: Chris Aquino ayuda a selección estadounidense a clasificar a la Copa Mundial Sub-17 de la FIFA

By Johanna Bejarano March 10, 2023

Chris Aquino es un centrocampista de Pasco. Él es un motivo de orgullo para sus familiares y amigos de Tri-Cities. Aquino ayudó recientemente a la selección nacional masculina sub-17 a clasificarse para la Copa Mundial Sub-17 de la FIFA. Ahora, es un ejemplo nacional del talento futbolístico de Pasco. Read More

Pasco’s Pride: Midfielder Chris Aquino helps U.S. National Team qualify for U-17 FIFA World Cup

By Johanna Bejarano March 8, 2023

Chris Aquino is a midfielder soccer player from Pasco. He is a source of pride among family and friends in the Tri-Cities. Aquino recently helped the Under-17 Men’s National soccer team qualify for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup. Now, he is a national example of Pasco’s talented soccer players. Read More

Hispanic leaders would challenge the City of Pasco’s new redistricting map

By Johanna Bejarano December 16, 2022

Hispanic leaders said they might sue the City of Pasco over its newly approved redistricting map. They insist the map dilutes the Latino vote. But council members insist the map complied with the Washington State Voting Rights Act requirements. Read More

Miembro del Concejo de Pasco pide unidad

By Johanna Bejarano November 24, 2022

Session del Concejo de Pasco el pasado 21 de noviembre. Captura de pantalla del canal de Youtube de la Ciudad de Pasco. Lea El concejal de Pasco, Irving Brown Sr.,… Continue Reading Miembro del Concejo de Pasco pide unidadRead More

Pasco council member calls for unity

By Johanna Bejarano November 23, 2022

Pasco council member Irving Brown Sr. during the Pasco City Council meeting on Nov. 21. Screenshot from the City of Pasco YouTube channel. Listen (Runtime 0:51) Read Pasco Councilman Irving… Continue Reading Pasco council member calls for unityRead More