Washington state’s drought status isn’t looking much better after the recent bout of storms, though the drier side of the state is faring better than the west side, state officials say.

Heads up to Pasco residents living west of the Tri-Cities Airport: You may hear more air traffic over your homes for the next nine months.

Tax Day is only weeks away. Learn updates about what to expect, including how you may be able to get a bigger refund.

A sustainable aviation fuel production facility has launched the siting process for its facility at the end of 2024 by initiating environmental reviews. Once built, the facility will convert gaseous feedstocks into sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel using chemical processes.

Joann is going out of business following its acquisition at auction by a private financial services company, referred to as a liquidation firm in some reports. The winning bid still requires court approval, but the potential buyer is expected to gain ownership of all the craft chain’s assets.

This year’s Kennewick Man and Woman of the Year winners are both champions for public education, children and veterans in the Tri-Cities. They were honored at the annual awards ceremony on Feb. 24.

Hundreds of federal employees throughout the state have filed for unemployment benefits since Jan. 20, with more than 150 doing so between Feb. 13-18 alone. 

Tri-City lawmakers have seen some of the bills they are sponsoring or co-sponsoring –concerning housing, career and higher education and even littering – survive the first cutoff for consideration during the 2025 legislative session.

Part of the growth stems from “a significant increase in the volume of fuel deliveries in 2024 compared to 2023” in its North American market. 

Further evidence that Hanford site workers are getting closer to processing tank waste for disposal? Their new work accessories.