Columbia Basin College’s intention to offer a new bachelor’s of applied science degree in respiratory therapy as early as fall 2025 is a breath of fresh air for Tri-City area hospitals.
A veteran law enforcement official with experience leading municipal and state police staff will be the temporary leader of the West Richland Police Department.
Most of the claims this year—703—were filed after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, with an average of 25 being filed per day since Feb. 13, according to a release.
Among those laid off in recent weeks include dozens of staff connected to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hanford site as well as Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and hundreds with the Bonneville Power Administration.
Initially, the Port of Kennewick’s district was only 5 square miles encompassing downtown Kennewick and the waterfront area. The district expanded by citizen vote and has evolved to meet community demands with rail and air transportation, industrial sites and business parks.
