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  • Congress, state lawmakers move to juice aviation biofuel production

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    The Republican budget reconciliation law that Trump signed July 4 extended an energy tax credit for producing clean fuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel, an alternative to the typical jet fuel planes use. The Tri-Cities is becoming a hub for research and development of the fuel.
  • Environmental, energy groups challenge BPA move to new energy market

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    Citing BPA’s own analysis demonstrating increased costs for consumers, along with the potential to weaken energy grid reliability and access to clean energy, the groups say the plan violates BPA’s obligations to consumers and the environment.
  • Petroleum pipeline under Snake River to be replaced

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    The $2.2 million project will involve drilling beneath the Snake River from Walla Walla County to Pasco, a distance of 2,355 feet.  
  • A woman leaning against a bar at Sterlings on Clearwater.

    This longtime Kennewick restaurant is looking for a new, bigger home

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  • Scammers posing as Franklin County official

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    Megabill’s elimination of tax credits for clean energy projects could cost WA $8.7 billion

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  • Travelers now can keep their shoes on at Tri-Cities Airport

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    Osprey Pointe

    Developer is ready to go, but port hits brakes

    The developer who has worked for years amid numerous setbacks to bring a mixed-use development to the Port of Pasco’s Osprey Pointe property wants to hit the gas on the first phase of the project. But the port is pumping the brakes.

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    Public invited to weigh in on development of West Richland land

    The public is invited to weigh in on a plan to develop a large swath of agricultural land in West Richland.

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    Tri-Cities’ second Costco to open in August

    The Tri-Cities’ much anticipated second Costco is opening in August.

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Science & Technology

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    As SMRs gain momentum, tribes express concern for their next generation

    Nuclear proponents acknowledge that not all tribes are necessarily on board with SMR development in the region. But they added that the ability for the tribes to achieve other environmental goals, such as removal of the power-generating Snake River dams, could be facilitated by SMRs coming online.

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    Real Estate & Construction

    PNNL, PDX explore using hydrogen fuel cell buses for backup power

    Should the lights ever go out, Portland International Airport wants to know exactly where it can find batteries to turn them back on. And Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is studying whether PDX looks no further than its own bus fleet.

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    PNNL technology powers new contactless testing for fentanyl at the border

    The device using the PNNL-developed technology can detect fentanyl at levels as small as 6 parts per trillion. That’s equivalent to being able to detect six drops of food coloring mixed into 18 million gallons of water. 

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Environment

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    Tri-Cities air and water quality have slipped

    The Tri-Cities has some work to do to improve air and water quality.

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    Coalition works to ready brownfields for future development

    Local government officials hope a $1.2 million federal grant will lead to the revitalization of vacant lots and dilapidated buildings in areas across the Mid-Columbia.

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    Hanford environmental landfill expanding

    The U.S. Department of Energy has announced it is expanding the Hanford site facility that only weeks ago faced a potential layoff of many of its workers due to withheld funding. 

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Business Profiles

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    Bookshop with obscure name fuses sci‑fi, history with rare finds

    This quirky Richland bookstore carries an estimated 80,000 books. It’s easy to stroll through the aisles of the nearly 6,000-square-foot shop and miss something. There is just so much to see.

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    Business Profiles

    This Pasco nursery grows a forest amid the farmland

    These Pasco hay farmers diversified their farm 20 years and now grow thousands of ornamental trees for landscapers, contractors, nurseries and retail customers.

  • Voodoo spices and sauces
    Business Profiles

    Pasco couple take on local spice business

    A Pasco couple who used Voodoo’s spices and sauces daily jumped at the chance to buy the company when it went on the market.

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Building Tri-Cities

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    Darigold

    The largest dairy processing plant in the Northwest is now operating at 8201 N. Railroad Ave., Pasco.
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    ATI Richland Operations

    ATI has doubled the capacity of its Richland Operations building at 3101 Kingsgate Way, increasing the company’s production of aerospace and defense-grade titanium.
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    Town Square

    A unique adult day center for adults 55 and older with slight to late-stage cognitive decline is now open at 825 N. Edison St., Suite 130.
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Opinion

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    Banking & Investments

    Can I start a new business while in bankruptcy?

    If my business has filed for bankruptcy and I am required to remain with the business until it’s complete, can I establish a new business as well?

  • Krisjohnson
    Opinion

    Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future

    Finalists in Washington’s third-annual National Civics Bee state championship are, at oldest, barely teenagers. Still, they have thoughtful suggestions to improve our society, fortified by deep knowledge of our country’s founding documents, laws and best aspirations. 

  • Paulcasey
    Leadership Development

    Tips for leading through chaos and disruption

    In 2025, “agility” isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a survival skill. Like duct tape. Or coffee.

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