Hundreds of students from across the Mid-Columbia donned hard hats, tried out heavy equipment and participated in other hands-on activities as part of the recent Tri-Cities Construction Career Day at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick.
The state Department of Commerce recently announced $37 million in grants to boost clean energy innovation and to support clean energy projects in Washington, and multiple Tri-Cities projects are on the list.
Providence Heart Institute of Spokane is planning a $42 million renovation project at its 30-year-old facility on the Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center campus at 62 W. Seventh Ave.
Ski season is around the corner and the operators of the Tri-Cities’ nearest slopes are gearing up for it – and other improvements that will benefit visitors in seasons to come.
Public officials, WSU leaders and Tri-Cities community members gathered Oct. 2 to celebrate the Institute for Northwest Energy Futures’ ribbon cutting at 2892 Pauling Ave., Richland, and to tour the building’s lab and office spaces.
