“Inching up to just shy of 7%, mortgage rates reached their highest point in nearly six months,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. 

Two men with a combined 40 years of experience in the transit field after working for transit agencies on the east and west coasts have joined Ben Franklin Transit’s executive team. 

The new law eliminates the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset that for decades had reduced the amount some Americans receive in Social Security benefits. 

Challenges include rising labor costs and stagnant prices paid to farmers, but also dramatic apple oversupply caused by increased farm efficiency and the loss of major international markets due to then-President Donald Trump’s 2018 tariffs. 

Enjoy a good read and discussion with one of these book clubs.

Meals on Wheels menu for January 2025.

Five people who have contributed to agriculture and agribusiness have been inducted to the Mid-Columbia Agriculture Hall of Fame this year.

When Catherine May entered Congress 66 years ago this month representing the Tri-Cities and the massive 4th Congressional District, women still were treated in many ways as second-class citizens.

Here’s a look back at some of the business community’s notable losses in 2024.

Going to the movies soon will be more than just seeing a movie at Fairchild Cinemas’ theater on Road 68 in Pasco.