Franklin County commissioners will meet today with the top state official of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development office on how the agency’s programs and funding could serve the county’s economic development needs. 

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Eastern Washington announced the settlement June 24. As part of the settlement, WRPS has admitted that between October 1, 2017, and December 31, 2024, it sought and received $3 million in reimbursements from DOE for labor hours made up of unallowable excessive idle time. 

It was not clear how long the nuclear power plant would be disconnected, with the energy cooperative citing “market sensitivities” in a release, adding that it would be a brief interruption. 

The restaurant, which is two-story and covers more than 8,000 square feet, remains fully equipped and available for lease.

The national pharmacy chain will close at least one other of its locations in the region as it moves through the bankruptcy process. 

The Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business earned two silver awards at the Alliance of Area Business Publishers’ 2025 Editorial Excellence Awards program on June 20 in Ottawa, Canada.

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia bought the 5-acre undeveloped property next door to Walmart five years ago with plans to build a store.

The new Costco near Target will be opening sooner than originally planned. 

U.S. senators from both parties are voicing concerns about how the Trump administration’s “big, beautiful bill” could impact rural hospitals, including some in the region.