Washington state’s new requirement for farms to post public notice of routine seasonal layoffs is more than an added nuisance for farmers. It’s yet another threat to the survival of already-struggling farms.
As the United States works to rebuild its manufacturing base, a growing crisis in critical minerals and metals threatens national security and economic independence.
The demand for electricity in Washington is expected to grow four times faster than historical rates in the coming years, driven by a combination of growing population, electric vehicle adoption and data center growth. To meet this demand, Washington must double power plant capacity by 2045.
Two new medical clinics are set to open inthe Tri-Cities on Nov. 17. One is the long-planned Pasco clinic of a small Central Washington health care provider, while the other is the first local urgent care clinic from a western Washington health care provider.
Plans are underway for a new research facility at the observatory scouring space for black holes and the experiments that are set to take place there will pave the way for future discoveries in space.
