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  • Western governors establish multi-state task force to update the region’s transmission lines

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    A bipartisan group of 11 Western governors, including Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, signed a letter endorsing the establishment of a multi-state task force to develop a study and action plan to update the region’s energy grid. 
  • Farm labor contractor faces fines for worker violations

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    A farm labor contracting company that manages workers at farms in Benton and Franklin counties, and connected to two other operations under state and federal scrutiny, is facing $700,000 in fines for farmworker violations. 
  • ACT offers improv workshops for business professionals

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    Looking for new ways to connect with your employees and go with the flow in the workplace? The Academy of Children’s Theatre’s upcoming improv workshops might be able to help sharpen your communication skills, embrace spontaneity and build stronger team connections – all while having fun. 
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    Housing market nears record prices as uncertainty builds

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  • Former Hanford workers or their survivors may qualify for both monetary compensation, as well as fully-funded medical care to treat their condition or cancer.

    Nation’s first state-run long-term care insurance program about to launch in WA

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    Tri-Cities has more workers but also more people out of work

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Real Estate & Construction

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    Price tag climbs for Pasco Amazon warehouse overhaul

    The price tag for Amazon to prepare its yet-to-open east Pasco warehouse for its future role continues to climb.

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    Anonymous donor launches $1 million match challenge for youth mental health

    An anonymous donor has given a local nonprofit $500,000 toward its expansion into a new Kennewick facility – and committed to matching community donations dollar for dollar up to $1 million

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    Pasco schools to begin $13.6 million in classroom upgrades

    Pasco School District has kicked off projects aimed at supporting career and technical education, or CTE, in its high schools using proceeds from the bond approved by voters three years ago.

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    Richland riverfront hotel gets room refresh

    Rooms in a 30-year-old Richland hotel are getting a refresh this summer. 

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    Report: Tourism to inject $6.3M into Tri-Cities economy in June

    From cornhole and pickleball tournaments to family-friendly events around the World Cup and card, coin and comics collecting, thousands of visitors are expected to visit the Tri-Cities this month, driving business to hotels, restaurants and retailers. 

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    Tri-Cities Airport sees opportunity in airline industry turmoil

    As airlines cancel hundreds of routes nationwide, Tri-Cities Airport is bucking the trend – adding two new flights and positioning itself to benefit from the industry's ongoing turbulence.

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Environment & Sustainability

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    AI could help PNNL pack more nuclear waste into glass

    With the help of artificial intelligence, research from scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland could help optimize the vitrification of nuclear waste at Hanford and other nuclear sites.

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    Rising wildfire risk drives up WA home insurance costs

    Wildfire risk and rising disaster costs are pushing home insurance premiums higher across Washington, with some areas seeing steep increases in recent years and further increase expected through 2026.


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    From typewriters to water filtration, Abadan continues to adapt

    Abadan outlasted the typewriter. The fax machine. Now it wants to filter your water.

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Focus: Agriculture & Viticulture

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    Washington agriculture navigates export gains, China losses, tariff uncertainty

    Washington agriculture remains highly export-dependent, heavily tied to Asian markets and vulnerable to trade disruptions and shifting international demand. 

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    Apple growers balance stronger prices against mounting costs

    After several years of sizable crops that pushed down prices, a slightly smaller harvest, stronger pricing for premium varieties and more disciplined harvesting practices helped stabilize the market this season.

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    Cherry season looks promising, weather permitting

    This year’s cherry forecast is looking brighter after the previous year’s prices let growers down despite a large and high-quality crop.  

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Building Tri-Cities

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    Home2 Suites by Hilton Pasco Tri-Cities Airport

    A1 Hospitality is developing a new Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel at 2203 W. Argent Road in Pasco.


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    Tri-Cities Airport Quick Turn Around Facility

    The Tri-Cities Airport has completed construction of its Quick Turn Around Facility at 1803 W. Argent Road in Pasco.



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    Hampton Inn Richland/Tri-Cities

    The Hampton Inn Richland/Tri-Cities is completing a renovation of its hotel at 486 Bradley Blvd. along the Columbia River in Richland.


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