As Washington state reels from a devastating wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes in Spokane last weekend, experts say the disaster has cast newfound uncertainty over a property insurance market that had just begun to stabilize. 

As work on the intersection of Steptoe Street and Tapteal Drive in Richland nears completion, overnight closures are planned for this weekend.  

Builders saw slightly lower materials costs in June compared to May but prices are still highly elevated compared to a year ago. 

One of the state’s leading construction industry advocates is encouraging its members to weigh in on the good and the bad in the latest update of the state’s 2024 energy code before it’s adopted. 

A Utah-based sign and display company behind marquee signs on the Las Vegas Strip and videoboards at college and professional stadiums has given a feature of a landmark Tri-Cities building a glow up. 

The Tri-Cities architecture firm sued by Moses Lake School District over the construction of the district’s newest elementary school will pay $1.85 million to help cover the cost of fixing problems with the building. 

Real Estate & Construction Briefs for July 2026

Kennewick council members are leaning toward a City Hall site that could displace the Museum at Keewaydin. It’s the latest development in the city’s ongoing search for a new home.

New restaurants across the Tri-Cities are opening their doors this summer, offering food from breakfast selections to diner and Mexican fare. 

A growing rowers club is looking for a new home base and north Richland might have just the spot.