One local government agency is hoping its latest effort will help ensure that Tri-City growth – and growth yet to come – can be steered to benefit not just individual cities but the entire region.

Documents filed under Washington’s environmental review process reveal a list of projects in the works for the Mid-Columbia.

The Lewis & Clark Ranch development could see nearly 3,800 homes and support more than 2,600 jobs once it is fully built-out over the next 20 years.

It will likely be at least a year before the Kennewick City Council has the answers it needs to determine next steps for a future city hall.

Development of an in-demand industrial park north of Pasco is picking up speed with plans to begin the first phase for a rail track and a partnership with a new tenant to pursue joint loan and grant funding to expand the water system.

The Tri-Cities Chaplaincy invited the community to stop by the facility to see the progress on the renovation and to leave their mark by writing positive notes, verses, quotes, blessings or cherished memories on the bones of the building.

Catholic Charities Central Washington recently bought the former Esprit building at 110 N. Cascade St., at the corner of Cascade Street and Canal Drive, for $1.4 million, according to Benton County property records.

The fate of a voter-approved measure to slow Washington’s shift from natural gas toward technology like electric heat pumps will be decided by the state Supreme Court.

An analysis of government data shows that construction across the nation declined slightly in July, reinforcing some experts’ assertions that tariffs and labor shortages are hampering the industry. 

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia has the green light to build a new building at 7511 Wrigley Drive in Pasco. It’ll be bigger than the Kennewick Goodwill.