A plan to transform a central Richland neighborhood is one of nearly 100 such projects around the state selected for a federal economic development program. 

The cities of Richland and Prosser will get a helping hand from state to the tune of more than $10 million to improve their sewer systems while West Richland received money to help it recover from last December’s flooding. 

More than 400 Washingtonians across 19 locations took to the streets Oct. 4 to demand a statewide moratorium on data centers. 

Tech giant Amazon has announced it will no longer use nondisclosure agreements, will engage with the public sooner and more frequently, and make water and energy use commitments related to its data center development efforts as public opposition to such projects continues to grow. 

Washington State University’s Energy Program has released a new residential energy code calculator, replacing an existing spreadsheet tool used by homebuilders to document energy code compliance efforts 

The state Supreme Court has invalidated a ballot measure approved by voters in 2024 that sought to slow Washington’s shift from natural gas toward technology like electric heat pumps.

Drivers rejoice! The construction at Steptoe Street and Tapteal Drive in Richland is finally completed. 

A new program from the U.S. Department of Energy aims to help builders cut expenses and build more quickly at a time when the costs for construction labor and materials are skyrocketing. 

Demand for construction workers is at an all-time high across the country, driving up wages at the same time builders are wrestling with escalating construction materials costs. 

A new national fast-food chain is making plans to come to Pasco. Dave’s Hot Chicken is setting up shop in the former Subway restaurant at 7235 Burden Blvd. in Pasco.