Washington State University Tri-Cities and Columbia Basin College officials have been working on smaller, infrastructure-type projects. And both campuses boasted higher student enrollment numbers in fall 2023.

Here is a look at what’s happening on their Tri-Cities campuses:

WSU Tri-Cities

For the first time since fall 2017, enrollment on the Washington...

Tri-Cities public school districts continue to keep a close watch on their student enrollment numbers to best plan for future growth.

In Pasco, construction has begun on a third comprehensive high school, while plans are being developed for a possible third comprehensive high school in West Richland.

Kennewick voters approved...

Steady population growth fuels the need for steady infrastructure expansion as new housing, retail and commercial developments follow the influx of new residents to the Tri-Cities’ largest city.

The latest population estimate shows Kennewick up more than 1,100 residents, or 1.3%, over last year with a total population of...

In Pasco, the watchword at the moment is planning. And transition. The city that’s already experienced transformational growth in the last decade-plus is poised to gain even more residents over the next 20-plus years. 

Richland sees green on the north end of town – in the form of clean energy, new jobs and the sale of large parcels as the city works to woo big industry.

The city recently secured a $4 million low-interest loan from the state’s Community Economic Revitalization Board to...

The Tri-Cities’ fourth city reports a robust year of commercial development even as home construction cools.

The city issued 52% fewer building permits for single-family homes through August 2023, compared to the same period last year.

But city officials remain optimistic and so are the developers who have commercial construction...

Here are some tips to beat them

Tri-City experts say good planning and a good team can play key roles in setting new businesses up for success.

It’s solid advice since about 1 in 5 businesses nationwide fail within a year because they aren’t set up for long-term success or...

Senske Services acquires Arkansas company

Senske Services, a Kennewick-headquartered residential lawn care, pest control and home services company, has acquired Ace of Blades in Arkansas.

Ace of Blades was established in 2005 and is owned by Josh Landreth.

Ace of Blades will now operate under the Emerald Lawns division of Senske...

Brian Keele has grown his hair out long, and he has many days’ growth of beard that he doesn’t plan on shaving anytime soon.

It’s what you have to do when you’re getting ready to play the part of Santa Claus during the upcoming holidays.

Keele owns Queensgate...

Talon Yager and Andrew McVay each remember their first time playing in a band at Ray’s Golden Lion in Richland.

For Yager, a bass player, it was 2005. For McVay, a guitarist, it was 2009.

But for both, it seems like just yesterday, full of fond memories. It’s a feeling...