All but one metro area in Washington state lost construction jobs in December compared to the same time a year prior, according to the latest jobs data released by federal labor officials.
The Washington State Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments this week in a case challenging the constitutionality of Initiative 2066, a voter-approved measure that protects natural gas as an energy option in the state.
A Kennewick businesswoman whose family has been a part of downtown Kennewick for decades is making her own investments to revitalize the area and write the next chapter for one of its most high-profile properties.
The insurer for a Tri-City architect firm and construction contractor sued by Moses Lake School District over the new elementary school that suddenly closed in spring 2025 are denying responsibility. They argue that the school district knew about potential problems and took actions that limit the insurers’ liability.
A developer’s vision for a mix of residential, commercial and public spaces lining the Columbia River shore at Pasco’s Osprey Pointe appears to be all but dead in the water, and the future of the 55-acre property is unclear.
Overall, the outlook for 2026 is a positive one, with a relatively steady flow of work going into 2026, according to local design firms who are frequently working on projects months before any dirt is moved on the ground.
One of the tenants at Pasco’s Reimann Industrial Center hasn’t even broke ground yet but is already planning to more than double its footprint at the quickly-filling industrial park.
