Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, the leading provider of hospice care, bereavement support, and grief services in Benton and Franklin counties, is proud to announce the publication of its 2023 Impact Report. The report highlights the organization's dedication to serving the community and the significant milestones achieved in the past year.
In 2023, Tri-Cities Chaplaincy continued its mission to provide compassionate care and support to individuals and families facing end-of-life journeys and coping with grief. Key highlights from the report include: Hospice Care: Tri-Cities Chaplaincy provided care and support to 954 hospice patients in Benton and Franklin counties, ensuring that each individual received personalized and dignified end-of-life care. Adult Bereavement Program: The organization's adult bereavement program extended support to 1,067 participants, offering a safe space for individuals to navigate the complex emotions associated with loss and grief. Cork's Place Kids Grief Center: Tri-Cities Chaplaincy's Cork's Place Kids Grief Center served 136 children and 144 adults, providing specialized tools and resources to help young ones and their families cope with the loss of a loved one. Volunteer Engagement: The dedication and commitment of volunteers remained instrumental in Tri-Cities Chaplaincy's operations, with volunteers contributing a total of 4,839 hours of service, offering comfort and companionship to those in need. Fundraising Success: Through various fundraising initiatives and community support, Tri-Cities Chaplaincy raised a total of $1.14 million in 2023. These funds are vital in sustaining the organization's impactful programs and ensuring that essential services continue to reach those who require them most. "2023 was a year of profound impact and meaningful connections for Tri-Cities Chaplaincy," said Laurie Jackson, CEO of Tri-Cities Chaplaincy. "We are deeply grateful to our dedicated staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners whose unwavering support allows us to fulfill our mission and make a difference in the lives of individuals and families facing life-limiting illness and grief." The publication of the 2023 Impact Report underscores Tri-Cities Chaplaincy's commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement as it strives to meet the evolving needs of the community. To access the full 2023 Impact Report and learn more about Tri-Cities Chaplaincy's programs and services, please visit TCCBestLife.org/about-chaplaincy.
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Local students who wish to apply for Yakima Federal Savings and Loan’s annual scholarship program will have a few extra days to complete their applications. The local bank’s deadline for its Awards for Academic Excellence has been moved to April 22nd. The program is funded with $217,500 for scholarships for area graduating seniors. The individual awards are $2,500 each.
Applicants must reside in Yakima, Kittitas, Benton or Franklin counties, graduate in the top 10% of their class and have demonstrated high moral character, industriousness, and ambition during their high school career. Also required with the application is a one-page letter of motivation outlining future plans, school and life experiences, including any challenges faced and overcome and the impact of receiving an award. Students can review requirements and apply online now at YakimaFed.com/scholarship. The new deadline for application is April 22nd, 2024. The selection committee will award up to two applicants from each area school. Home schooled students are also eligible. Awards are funded upon student enrollment for the fall semester following graduation. Award checks are issued payable to the school in which the student is enrolled. Recipients will be notified by June 3, 2024. Yakima Federal has provided over $2,900,000 in college scholarships to local graduating high school seniors through its Award for Academic Excellence program over the past 47 years. Yakima Federal Savings and Loan is Washington State chartered Mutual Savings Bank with 130 employees and over two billion dollars in assets. Yakima Federal serves more than 55,000 customers with products focusing on checking, savings and home loans. Yakima Federal is open to everyone residing in Washington and Oregon and is a member of the FDIC. Learn more at yakimafed.com. The City of Richland (City) is excited to launch the search for our next Chief of Police. With the position now posted, we're eager to welcome a dynamic and visionary public safety leader to join our community.
The City has teamed up with Mosaic Public Partners, a distinguished consulting firm specializing in public sector recruitment and organizational development. Mosaic's wealth of experience and strategic approach will be instrumental in identifying the ideal candidate to lead our police department. Anticipated Timeline: • Open Recruitment – Applications accepted beginning Friday, April 12, 2024 • First Review of Applications – May 13, 2024 • Finalists Selected for Interviews – May 20, 2024 • Finalists Announced – Early June 2024 (bios of finalists to be shared with public) • In-Person Interviews & Public Engagement – Mid-June 2024 (date to be announced) • Background Investigation – July 2024 • Candidate Announcement – August 2024 Community members are encouraged to actively participate in the selection process by attending a community engagement event (date to be announced). The event will allow citizens to meet the finalists, share insights, and help shape the future of the Richland Police Department. The feedback will be invaluable in ensuring the best candidate is identified to serve Richland. Under RCW 43.101.095, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation. This process is essential to ensuring the integrity and suitability of our future Chief of Police. City Manager Jon Amundson states, “Mosaic Public Partners has a demonstrated ability to recruit top candidates, specifically law enforcement executives. I am confident their energy and industry experience will assist in identifying our next Chief of Police. I encourage members of the public who wish to meet our finalists to attend the community engagement event and provide feedback as we make this important decision.” Interested candidates can view the application and further details at www.mosaicpublic.com/careers. For inquiries about the hiring process or recruitment, please contact the City of Richland Human Resources Director at lpaulsen@ci.richland.wa.us or 509-942-7719. Leadership Tri-Cities, a premier leadership development program serving the Tri-Cities community, is pleased to announce the opening of its application period for the upcoming class. This renowned program has a rich history of empowering emerging leaders and fostering collaboration for the betterment of our region.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Established in 1994, Leadership Tri-Cities has been at the forefront of cultivating leadership excellence and civic engagement for over 27 years. The program was founded on the principles of fostering a deep understanding of the Tri-Cities area, developing effective leadership skills, and developing skilled leaders committed to driving positive change. Over 600+ alumni have gone on to make significant contributions to our community across various sectors including business, government, education, and nonprofit organizations. The program's alumni continue to play pivotal roles in shaping the future of the Tri-Cities region, embodying the program's mission of developing leaders who will be catalysts for positive change in the community. PROGRAM INFORMATION: Leadership Tri-Cities is an educational program that provides a forum to examine and dialog about issues facing our region. The course includes ten sessions focusing on various sectors and industries shaping our region, and leadership development. APPLICATION DETAILS: The application period for the upcoming Leadership Tri-Cities class is now open and will close on May 1, 2024. For more information about the program, application requirements, and key dates, please visit www.leadershiptricities.com/apply Port of Kennewick has transformed the outside of a shipping container-turned restroom at Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village into public art.
A team with Mustang Signs installed vinyl wraps featuring colorful floral imagery designed by P.S. Media on the repurposed container’s exterior walls. Yellow floret and white puffball dandelions sweep across the container’s north wall facing the waterfront. Muralist Cameron Milton (MeltingMiltons.com) added finish touches, including painting an electrical conduit attached to the container transforming it into a large-scale stem. That single dandelion is positioned so people can stand alongside it and “make a wish” by pretending to blow away the pappus fluff. The south wall facing Columbia Drive features stylized images of Heliopsis False Sunflowers. The other container walls showcase vibrant images of Gaillardia Blanket Flowers (east side) and Black-Eyed Susans (west side) donated by local artist and photographer Victor Hubbard. “The port has identified public art as an essential element of economic development,” said Tim Arntzen, Port of Kennewick CEO. “The previously stark white container offered a perfect canvas to upscale a highly visible yet mundane industrial box, bringing new artwork to the wine and artisan village.” The container art joins the Mid-Columbia Latino Heritage Mural, Aspirations sculpture, Rolling Mass bus shelter and three utility-box art wrap installations at Columbia Gardens, located at 325 E. Columbia Gardens Way in Kennewick. The City of Richland is excited to kick off construction next week on the first phase of the West Village Community Park. The 33-acre park in Badger Mountain South will be adjacent to the new Fire Station 76 currently under construction on Trowbridge Boulevard.
The 4.5-acre Phase 1, expected to be completed by the end of 2024, will include parking, landscaping, grass play areas, space for a playground, and a comfort station. Phase 1 construction marks just the beginning, with the installation of playground equipment slated for Phase 2. Park plans began taking shape when the City of Richland sought public feedback on a draft long-range plan for the West Village Community Park in 2021 with two in-person public meetings, one Zoom meeting, and an online survey. Feedback from the community was impressive, with 306 responses received. For up-to-date information on the construction and to view long-range plans for the park, see www.ci.richland.wa.us/projects. Port of Pasco Executive Director Randy Hayden announced at the April 10th Board of Commissioners meeting that he would be retiring at the end of March, 2025. Hayden, 59, has been at the Port for 24 years and has served as the Port’s Executive Director for the last 10.
Hayden added that he wanted to provide a long lead time with his announcement so that the Port had ample time to search for a successor. Port Commissioners are expected to decide on a process for his replacement at upcoming meetings. The announcement was bittersweet for Hayden, who said that it was hard to consider leaving a job he loves, but he knows that the Port is in excellent hands. “From the Commissioners to every level of staff, to our tenants and community partners, the Port is on solid ground for continued success.” From Port Commission President Jean Ryckman; “Executive Director Hayden has done an incredible job for the Port and for the community. He will be leaving the Port of Pasco in an even better position than when he took it over, healthy and thriving. We will miss not only his abilities as an Executive Director, but his interactions with all of us on a personal level. We congratulate him on his well-earned retirement.” Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) is pleased to partner with BioFiltro for an exciting pilot program that will study the effectiveness of worm-powered wastewater treatment on airport deicing wastewater. Deicing is critical for aircraft in the winter months, but deicing fluids are predominantly made of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and other ingredients that are potentially dangerous for the environment if not properly collected and disposed. Tri-Cities Airport traditionally collects its deicing wastewater and disposes it through the Pasco Wastewater Treatment Facility. However, as airline activity increases at PSC, the airport is getting ahead of potential deicing disposal problems by employing BioFiltro to treat their wastewater onsite before discharging, while also boosting their sustainability by choosing a natural, low-tech, low-input, and energy efficient treatment system. “It sounds strange to use worms to treat deicing fluid, but we’re excited to tap into this innovative, sustainable way to manage a necessary aviation product,” said Buck Taft, Airport Director. “We hope this pilot program will be a success story for the entire aviation industry.” The pilot unit is 90 square feet of BioFiltro’s patented Biodynamic Aerobic (BIDA) system to treat a portion of Tri-Cities deicing wastewater for a 180-day period. BioFiltro’s BIDA system consists of a bed of wood shavings that are rich in earthworm and microbial activity. The worms serve many functions in the system, including aerating, turning nutrients into vermicompost or worm castings, and maintaining the biofilm that is essential to biological wastewater treatment. After the pilot period, BioFiltro and Tri-Cities Airport plan to explore a full-scale system that will lead the aviation industry to a new standard for turning deicing fluid into clean water and natural fertilizer. The Benton Conservation District is set to host its annual Salmon Summit, an enriching educational initiative where local elementary school students actively participate in a program focused on nurturing salmon within classroom environments, ultimately leading to their release into the Columbia River. Scheduled for April 15th and 16th, 2024, from 9 am – 1:30 pm, the event will span the East end of Columbia Park, extending from the Regional Veterans Memorial to the East Boat Launch, while ensuring continued access for the public to the Playground of Dreams.
The Salmon Summit serves as a platform for young learners to delve into the intricacies of salmon's life cycle, their vital role in the ecosystem, and the impacts of human activity on their habitats. Through hands-on involvement in raising and releasing salmon, students gain practical insights into environmental stewardship. This event is exclusively for participating schools and not open to the general public. Temporary Road and Boat Launch Closures: In support of the event, the City of Kennewick Parks and Recreation Department announces temporary closures to the East Boat Launch and a segment of Paul Parrish Drive in Kennewick, to protect the safety of participating children. Signage detailing closures and detours will be prominently displayed in the park. The East Boat Launch will be closed from 7 am – 12 pm on April 15th and 16th. Additionally, sections of Paul Parrish Drive, spanning from the East Boat Launch to the Regional Veterans Memorial round-about, will be closed from 7:30 am – 2 pm on April 15th and 16th. Alternative routes behind the Fishing Pond will be available for the public throughout the event. The Department of Parks and Recreation remains dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of all participants and attendees, and appreciates the public's cooperation during these temporary closures. Trios Health is pleased to announce that Janeen Reding, Ed.D. SPHR, has been appointed as the new Director of People Services. Janeen will be responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for all areas of people services, including employee relations, talent acquisition and assessment, compensation management, performance management, training and leadership development, policy, and procedures; and managing the Trios team of people services professionals. Janeen brings over 23 years’ experience in transforming people services teams from a traditional, task-oriented department, into a team that drives change and optimization with systems designed to help staff work with higher efficacy toward data driven quality outcomes. She has a strong background in culture transformation as well as Workday HRIS implementation and optimization, labor relations and career development, making her an invaluable addition to our organization. Janeen holds bachelor’s degrees in both Psychology and Business Administration from University of Great Falls and a Master’s degree in Human Resources Administration from Indiana State University. She later attained her Doctorate of Organizational Leadership & Development from Grand Canyon University. “We’re excited to bring Janeen on board and believe her wealth of experience and unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive and thriving workplace culture align perfectly with our company's values and vision” said David Elgarico, Trios Health CEO & Market President. |
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