The revisions show the United States added only 181,000 jobs last year — the first year of the new Trump administration — one of the lowest increases ever outside recessions. 

Pasco’s new aquatics center is scheduled to open later this year and officials are seeking the public’s input on three possible names and logos for the facility. 

Columbia Generating Station was shut down early in the morning of Feb. 12 after operators found issues with the pumps circulating water through the reactor’s core. 

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Business briefs February 2026

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Real Estate & Construction Briefs for February 2026

Surf Thru Express Car Wash is nearing completion of a new express car wash facility at 624 S. Ely St. in Kennewick.

West Richland’s newest early childhood center is nearing completion at 2885 Bombing Range Road.