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06/17/2026

Justice, Peace, Love: Yes all men

Written and Narrated by Ted Miller

"I keep asking myself why this continues — why so many men get away with so much for so long."

(Story in comments)

06/15/2026

Your voice. Your environment. Your future.

By Erin Hockaday

Narrated by Shae Strong - Narrator & Voice Artist

“Take the Environmental Health Assessment Survey!”

(Story in comments)

06/15/2026

06/14/2026

We were so honored to receive this beautiful Anchor of Pride award at Tri-Cities Pride!

Thank you all so much!

The Trophy Shoppe Sara Quinn

06/12/2026

The Puddle

By Arlyn Kiterberg

Narrated by Conover VO

Photo by Alice Triquet on Unsplash

“Everyone’s been stepping on me, as if I’m not here, or am incapable of feeling pain.”

(Story in comments)

“Everyone’s been stepping on me, as if I’m not here, or am incapable of feeling pain.”

06/12/2026

Rainbow skate night is Thursday, not Friday! Sorry for the confusion!

*Events may require reservations, or details may change after this list is published. Always verify details with the event host.*

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Monday, June 8
Magic Mondays, 4-7pm, Caterpillar Café, 227 Symons St, https://www.facebook.com/events/1303427764986895/1303427808320224
Monday Vinyasa, 4:30-5:30pm, Lifted Lotus Yoga, 5608 W Clearwater Ave, https://www.liftedlotusyogacollective.com/yoga-schedule
LGBTQIA+ Craft Social, 5:30-7:30, Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, https://www.facebook.com/events/4376577862663924/4376577872663923
Tuesday, June 9
Children's Story-time, 11am-Noon, Barnes & Noble, 1321 N Columbia Centre Blvd, https://www.facebook.com/events/2072624566857235/2072624620190563
Wishing Star Fundraiser, 5pm, Emerald of Siam (by Wishing Star Foundation), 1314 Jadwin Ave, https://www.facebook.com/events/1317906973777708
TAG Intro to GM, 5-6:30pm, Caterpillar Café (by Tri-City Area Gaming), 227 Symons St, https://www.facebook.com/events/1967161261348516/1967161271348515
Wednesday, June 10
Drink and Draw, 5-9pm, Moonshot Brewing (by Consortium of Magpies), 8804 W Victoria Ave Ste 140, https://www.facebook.com/events/2369031243593761/2369031290260423
Group Ride, 5:45-8pm, Trek Bicycle Kennewick (by Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance), 3730 S Zintel Way, https://www.evergreenmtb.org/calendar?category_fv=&chapter_fv=11&month=06&year=2026
Coyote Kings Live, 6pm, Clover Island Inn (by Emerald Spark Events), 435 Clover Island Dr, https://www.facebook.com/events/1641234480409152
Scrappy Pet Collage, 6-8pm, Ice Harbor Brewery (by Pibble Street Creative Craft Bar), 10 E Bruneau Ave, https://www.facebook.com/events/1348738330450867
Music Bingo, 6-9pm, The Peacock, 910 S Columbia Center Blvd Ste G, https://www.facebook.com/events/1872772720278799/1959572121598858
Recovery Dharma, 7:30-9pm, Lifted Lotus Yoga (by Kennewick Sangha), 5608 W Clearwater Ave, https://www.facebook.com/events/1849412552320828/1849412585654158
Thursday, June 11
Quilting at the Library, 10am-3pm, Richland Public Library (by Project Linus), 955 Northgate Dr, https://www.facebook.com/events/1344678847398169/1344678867398167
Little Explorers, 10:15-11:15, REACH Museum, 1943 Columbia Park Trl, https://visitthereach.us/events/little-explorers-bug-adventures
Hispanic Film Festival, 6:30pm, Columbia Basin College, 2600 N 20th Ave, https://cbc.instructure.com/courses/2736434
Friday, June 12
Rainbow Skate Night, 6-10pm, Rollarena Skating Center (by PFLAG Benton Franklin), 849 Stevens Dr, https://pflagbf.org/2024/06/05/special-events
Arsenic and Old Lace, Jun 12-14, 7:30pm, The Richland Players, 608 The Pkwy, https://www.facebook.com/events/1308803681200376
Pride Karaoke, 9pm, Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave, https://www.facebook.com/events/2480050362417003

Caterpillar Cafe Lifted Lotus Yoga Richland Public Library The Emerald of Siam Thai Restaurant and Lounge Moonshot Brewing Clover Island Inn Ice Harbor Brewery REACH Museum The Richland Players Columbia Basin College

06/11/2026

Port of Benton update: Former CFO Speaks out as criminal investigation begins

by Dori Luzzo Gilmour

“Doing the right thing sometimes comes with a cost.”

To read this article, or to listen to the audio narration by Justin Fife, visit the link in the top comment.

Justin Fife - 4 Fife 6 LLC

_This article is a continuation of the stories we have published about ongoing issues at the Port of Benton: _https://tumbleweird.org/topic/port-of-benton

The Port of Benton Commissioners are appealing the ruling of Judge Diana Ruff to the Washington State Supreme Court.

Alicia Myers said that when she was brought on to the Port in 2025, Executive Director Diahann Howard explained that they had found leases that were “below market value.”

Myers said that pointing out the issues and risks she saw in the Port, and reporting on the problems directly, resulted in the commissioners' retaliation against her.

06/10/2026

Q***r Grief, Q***r Joy

by Stephen Stott

“Pride can feel loud, colorful, and full of life … But there is also grief there.”

To read this article, or to listen to the audio narration by Rae Witte, visit the link in the top comment.

Photo by Crazy Cake on Unsplash

RaeWitteVO Stephen Stott

June is often seen as a month for celebration. A time where q***r people gather for community, safety, and fun. There are flags, parades, music, and visibility.

Pride can feel loud, colorful, and full of life. And for many people, it is. But there is also grief there…

Grief for the parts of yourself you had to hide to avoid rejection.
Grief for the years spent trying to fit into something that never felt right.
Grief for relationships that ended because others chose to walk away.

And for some, there is the grief of not being out yet, of still needing to hide.

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