An effort to make retirement savings available to more Washington workers is moving forward as its July 2027 launch date approaches.

Student loan debt may follow workers well beyond their younger years, with new research finding borrowers in their 40s had substantially less money accumulated in their 401(k) accounts than their peers without student loans.

Test driving potential long-term commitments before retirement gives you time to determine what you truly enjoy, adjust your plans and explore other passions.

A massive crane that’s been part of Pasco’s skyline for more than a decade is getting ready to ship to its final destination and put to work.

The company behind a proposed sustainable aviation fuel plant just south of the Tri-Cities has recruited more members to its team to make the plant a reality.

A bus carrying lawmakers, students and business leaders rolled through the Tri-Cities as part of a statewide tour highlighting Washington manufacturers and their role in the economy.

The Tri-Cities has its eye on big developments beyond the Snake River bridge along Highway 12 in western Walla Walla County, an area already home to several large industries with more on the way.

Two private Kennewick colleges welcomed students back to their new and improved campuses this fall. Heritage University and Pacific Northwest Christian College completed extensive renovations to the buildings they lease on opposite ends of town.
Meanwhile, Columbia Basin College continues to pursue its new performing arts center and Washington State University Tri-Cities welcomed students back to campus with refreshed signs.

With the 2026-27 school year underway, Tri-Cities’ three public school districts continue making capital improvements that set the stage for sustainable growth and ensuring that existing schools are equipped for learning needs today and into the future.

SKNN Aesthetics has completed a 1,600-square-foot tenant improvement in a single-story commercial building at 9707 St. Thomas Drive, Suite A, in Pasco.  

Urban Air Adventure Park opened Oct. 10 in a 31,000-square-foot space at Columbia Square Center in Kennewick.

St. Thomas Plaza, a 9,534-square-foot mixed-use development at 9707 St. Thomas Drive in Pasco, was completed in August.