The bills included one sponsored by a Kennewick Republican that will help students pay for college. They did not include, however, the budget and tax bills that must be signed by May 20.
The founder of a soon-to-open breakfast burrito restaurant in downtown Pasco has made it to the quarterfinals of a national chef competition and needs the help of fans to keep going.
$249.2 million — that’s how much state funding for capital projects could be headed to the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas if approved by Gov. Bob Ferguson.
Richland’s newest upscale restaurant was just supposed to be a place to have a cold beer and fried food, though, as one might say, “that escalated quickly.” The idea grew until Hyde Tap and Lounge debuted in mid-April on the high-profile corner of Swift Boulevard and George Washington Way.
The Trump administration’s recent decision to strip $400 million in funding for AmeriCorps won’t directly affect many paychecks in the Tri-Cities, but it will hit multiple services for hundreds of children in the region.
Several Mid-Columbia school districts didn’t receive high marks for their overall financial health from the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
The first group of apartments and amenities of a new 162-unit complex of apartment homes and townhomes at 5651 W. 36th Place, Kennewick, will be open to future residents in June.
Small modular reactors offer a pragmatic and scalable path to reliable energy. With backing from government and the private sector, the Tri-Cities and the broader U.S. have a chance to lead a nuclear energy renaissance.
The Washington Legislature recently adjourned after passing the largest tax increase in state history, and small businesses are going to bear the brunt of it.
Talent retention is perhaps our most meaningful impact. By offering high-quality education and strong career pathways right here at home, we ensure students stay and contribute to the region’s prosperity.