The long-operating packaging manufacturing plant in Wallula will cut 200 jobs by the end of March 2026 as it permanently shutters part of the facility to cut production costs.
The public is invited to the B Reactor Museum Association’s 2025 year in review meeting on Dec. 8. Elections for board and committee positions also will take place at the meeting.
The Mid-Columbia Agriculture Hall of Fame will induct six individuals in January, marking the institution’s 25th year of honoring local farmers, families and agribusiness leaders.
As Small Business Saturday arrives on Nov. 29, Tri-City retailers are hoping residents will choose to shop close to home to keep jobs and tax dollars local and support locally-owned shops. Downtown Kennewick is offering incentives for shoppers, too.
The IRS has announced increased retirement savings limits for 2026, with higher contributions allowed across 401(k)s, IRAs, SIMPLE plans and related programs.