The city of Kennewick is inviting community members to weigh in on their thoughts and priorities for the city’s growth as it revises the document that will inform development for the next two decades. 

Local government officials hope these federal grant dollars will lead to the revitalization of vacant lots and dilapidated buildings in areas across the Mid-Columbia.

The warning from the Democratic governor comes amid an increasingly gloomy budget outlook and underscores that the state’s financial difficulties are not over.

A new solar array that is expected to generate enough power for tens of thousands of homes is coming online at Pendleton’s wastewater facility, offsetting the energy the facility uses annually. 

National pharmacy chain Rite Aid will close stores in Kennewick and Richland as it continues to move through its latest bankruptcy process, according to bankruptcy court documents. 

Previously, penalties for violations were as low as $500, which is insignificant for large companies. Under the new law fines for unreasonable delays in benefits will be increased and employers can lose their self-insurance certification if they violate the law too many times.

Fruit processor Del Monte Foods is shuttering facilities in Yakima and Wapato as of early August. The closure means the loss of nearly 500 jobs. 

The reopening will improve response to high-call areas like Harrington Road and provide needed backup during busy periods, reducing reliance on neighboring departments. 

A pickleball tournament is poised to bring visitors and a positive economic impact to the Tri-Cities this summer. 

Michaels has wasted no time reaching out to Joann’s former customers. All traffic to Joann.com now redirects visitors to a dedicated landing page on Michaels’ website with a banner reading “Welcome JOANN Customers. We’ve got your go-to essentials & so much more!”