The Tri-Cities and the rest of the nation are hunkering down to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with schools closed, meetings canceled and public gathering spots going dark. Here’s what you need to know, what steps are being taken and what you can do to take control of an unsettling situation. As...
The politicians and lobbyists have had their chance to respond to a court-ordered study that will guide the future of the Columbia River system and its network of dams and reservoirs.The four lower Snake River dams are at the center of the dispute between environmental groups that favor removal and...
AAA reports gas prices tumbling amid market uncertainty The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has decreased by three cents to $2.32 in mid-March.The Tri-Cities’ average was $2.71 a gallon, which is lower than the statewide average of $3.05 a gallon, according to AAA.The market plunge is...
Fran ForgetteThis story has been updated to reflect that the Tri-Citian of the Year banquet scheduled for April 23 has been postponed for coronavirus.Fran Forgette famously stepped out of the room when during the 2001 Tri-Citian of the Year banquet, unaware he was the guest of honor.The speaker dragged out...
Richland students will get a jump start on health care careers thanks to a new academy set to launch this fall.The Richland School District opens its new Academy of Health & Sciences at Richland High School this fall. Students are encouraged to enroll in the courses this winter as they...
By Kris JohnsonIf it seems like you’ve seen a lot “help wanted” signs lately, you’re not imagining things.Now more than a decade into the current economic expansion, the national unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, labor market participation is at the highest rate in nearly seven years and recent...
Sandra Haynes ChancellorWashington State University Tri-Cities Number of employees you oversee: Approximately 245 faculty and staffWhat is WSU Tri-Cities and how does it fit into the Washington State University system?WSU Tri-Cities is a four-year public research university in the Tri-Cities, and is one of six university campuses in the WSU system....
A1 Hospitality isn’t quite finished celebrating the opening of its newest Tri-City hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott in Pasco.The 99-room hotel opened Feb. 18 at the entrance to the Tri-Cities Airport. The $10 million hotel employs more than 30 and combines the amenities of an upscale property—fitness center, pool, bar...
By Beau RuffIn most families, the parents dream of leaving a legacy to their children.Of course, the parents want to create a legacy in terms of intrinsic family values, ethics and professionalism. The parents also may often want to create a legacy in terms of material (real) property.Sometimes it takes...
By D. Patrick JonesRanking sixth doesn’t land an industry much coverage in Benton-Franklin Trends. For display purposes, only the top five sectors find their way into our graphs, such as the one covering the five largest sectors by employment. The hospitality industry of the greater Tri-Cities finds itself in this...
