A social club that sought to foster community and creativity while also slinging more than two dozen varieties of banana bread and soups will close at the end of March. 

One of the Mid-Columbia's oldest wineries is growing its portfolio and pool of expert winemakers.

The 2026 Tri-City People of Influence honorees represent the ideas, energy and leadership that helped shape the Tri-Cities over the past year. They include executives, creative problem-solvers and dedicated community advocates from a variety of industries. They are leaders whose impact extends well beyond their day-to-day roles.

The Yakama Nation will receive $4.9 million from the state Department of Commerce to advance several clean energy projects. 

After a pause during the winter months, construction on the Dallas Road roundabouts is picking back up starting March 16.  

Democrats in the Washington Legislature released a budget deal Wednesday balanced with one-time maneuvers, siphoning of rainy day reserves and slashing of child care funding.

Port of Benton commissioners face recall in wake of investigation revealing Commissioner Scott Keller’s violations of state law and port policies. Citizens allege nearly $1.8 million in lost revenue due to improper leasing and gifting deals. Recall petitions call for removal of all three commissioners. Legal claims of retaliation have been made by the suspended executive director and former CFO. Meanwhile, the port has formed a committee to address long-term issues at Richland Airport following the investigation.

A new survey from the Association of Washington Business finds 44% of Washington employers are considering moving their personal residence out of state, with more also exploring relocating their businesses. As lawmakers debate new taxes in Olympia, the findings underscore rising anxiety about Washington’s economic competitiveness.

Those working on the Mid-Columbia’s first inpatient residential behavioral health facility know they are blazing a trail.

As Kadlec and other health care providers work to meet the growing and diverse needs of the region, they’re also trying to navigate perennial and increasingly difficult challenges in the industry related to workforce management, growing costs and shrinking reimbursements for federally subsidized care.