Avalanche Energy hopes to start construction on its Richland fusion test facility, to be called FusionWERX, this summer.

As a part of a series of upgrades in the Tri-Cities and across the nation, a Pasco postal facility is growing a fleet of electric vehicles, including some uniquely designed for postal deliveries.

Documents filed under Washington’s environmental review process reveal a list of projects in the works for the Mid-Columbia.

After years of planning, Vista Field could see its first homes under construction by next summer. The Port of Kennewick recently hammered out an agreement so a developer can build upwards of 300 single-family homes.

As hearing aid technology continues to advance, business is booming for a Kennewick audiology center and plans are in motion for an expansion to West Richland.

Construction is underway on a new bilingual beauty school that will offer courses in esthetics, advanced aesthetics and nail technology in both English and Spanish.

The first Pitch Latino Tri-Cities recently took place in Kennewick, bringing together seven local business owners to pitch their ideas for cash prizes. One came away with the top prize.

Washington State University Tri-Cities honored eight individuals with this year’s Women of Distinction award for contributions to the campus and across the Tri-Cities community. 

One Hanford contractor estimated that collectively, the Hanford prime contractors donate more than $1 million to nonprofits each year in both financial donations and volunteered time. 

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the EEOICPA program, which is intended to compensate DOE employees who became ill after being exposed to harmful substances while working at certain sites, including Hanford. But it can be a challenging program to navigate.