A Washington State University Tri-Cities manager earned two awards in the past year, honoring her leadership and ongoing work in helping the university gain a certification for intentionally serving Latinos.
Thousands of athletes have signed up to participate in the Tri-Cities Ironman race, representing 45 states and 19 countries. The race is expected to have a significant economic impact on the area, injecting $6 million to $8 million in visitor spending each year.