Local News in Benton County
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Tumbleweird
Published September 15
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
"TNR is a helpful way to reduce the community cat population, deliver necessary veterinary care, and hopefully improve their lives."
Tumbleweird
Published August 24
Foster care in Washington
“Those who don’t have a voice, the children, are overlooked and are dying at increasing rates.”
Tumbleweird
Published August 20
Día uno: cuando comprendí que el periodismo también puede sanar / Day one: When I realized journalism can also heal
BILINGUAL: “Some journalists work primarily to sustain an industry; others work to strengthen a community.” “Algunos periodistas trabajan principalmente para sostener una industria; otros trabajan para fortalecer una comunidad.”
Tumbleweird
Published August 19
Juneteenth Committee preserves history, builds community, and inspires future generations
“Preserving these stories is about more than remembering the past; it's about inspiring the future.”