Veteran crew members of the USS Triton nuclear-powered submarine will be honored at an upcoming celebration when a new commemorative wall is unveiled at the Richland park where its sail and conning tower wereinstalled after decommissioning.
A federal judge in Maryland has blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to shut down AmeriCorps, a federal agency that largely supports several education-related and school-based programs in the Tri-Cities.
Evictions in Washington have been steadily increasing over the last few years, with no signs of slowing. The spike stems from rising rents coupled with stagnant wages, lack of affordable housing and the expiration of pandemic-era eviction protections such as increased rental assistance. Filings statewide reached an all-time high in 2024, having increased by 53% since 2019. And fiscal year 2025 is on pace to surpass those numbers.
The Richland-based lab has entered into an agreement with Ampcera to further develop technology that improves lithium battery performance, according to a release. Researchers say the new technology also has the potential of lowering battery manufacturing costs.
The Association of Washington Business and Washington Roundtable intend to use their plan to drive conversations about economic policy, regulation and labor to encourage economic growth, build infrastructure and create jobs.
The new pickleball complex features 10 courts with LED lighting, spectator seating and a championship court. Officials say it also will have the only fully accessible wheelchair courts in the Pacific Northwest.
