Public employees represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees have announced plans for a statewide walkout on Aug. 31 in response to what they called subpar pay and program cuts.
State ecology officials recently said it’s not all bad news when it comes to the current state of Washington’s water year. But just like water, good news is also in short supply.
Amazon will host a community open house for its proposed data center near the Tri-Cities at Wallula Gap for those interested in learning about the project.
Pasco property owners offering unused guest rooms or homes as short-term rentals will face some standard operating requirements from the city starting Jan. 1.
A new developer to the Tri-Cities is planning to build an assisted living and memory care community on vacant land near the currently-under-construction intersection of Steptoe Street and Tapteal Drive in Richland.
Washington State University’s Carson College of Business now has opportunities for those looking to bolster their skills or break into new roles in the realms of artificial intelligence, automation, analytics and project management.
The Richland Public Facilities District has named a new executive director with more than two decades of experience in community development and public policy.
A WSU graduate student's research into east Pasco’s Black-owned businesses is helping support plans for a future museum preserving the region’s Black history.
The makers of tiny, high-end titanium puzzles that are sold worldwide live and work here in the Tri-Cities – and their growing business is about to outgrow its garage-turned-workshop roots.
Benton Rural Electric Association has completed its new West Richland complex at 2121 Cooperative Way, which will serve as the cooperative’s corporate headquarters and operations center.
For the first time in years, we have a realistic opportunity to move much faster, without sacrificing safety or effectiveness. The only unacceptable option now is inaction.
The economy will keep doing what economies do. It will surprise you and worry you, and that’s not going to change. What can change is how prepared you are when it does.
In a milestone year for American democracy, the National Civics Bee is encouraging students nationwide to understand how government – and citizenship – really works. It’s a good lesson for all us.