Some of the 18 housing bills Republicans have backed are moving through the legislative process. Others will likely be dead by the end of this week when the first major deadline for bills to pass out of committee comes. 

Despite the dismissal, building industry advocates see the ruling as showing another pathway to ensure the state updates its building codes.

The commercial builder, which maintains offices in Kennewick, was among several construction companies recognized in the annual awards of the Inland Northwest chapter of the Association of General Contractors. 

CORE Powder’s new powder coating and media blasting building at 2685 Polar Way, Richland, was recently completed.

McCurley Chevrolet has completed a multipart expansion totaling 77,116 square feet at 1325 Autoplex Way, Pasco. 

McCurley Subaru has expanded its number of express service stalls at 9620 Sandifur Parkway in Pasco for an improved customer experience.

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

A $100,000 state grant to study potential industrial sites in Connell may provide a path to economic sustainability for a community still dealing with the closure of its largest employer.

Tri-County Partners Habitat for Humanity is doing its part to provide affordable housing – and a potential agreement with the state Department of Natural Resources may be a way to offer more of it.