The Building Code Council says it is making a “good faith effort” to comply. Supporters say some rules can’t be enforced when the measure takes effect in December.

The latest economic data for the greater Tri-Cities yields a mixed bag of progress and slowdown. 

The Washington State University Tri-Cities Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF) is poised to make significant strides in 2025, solidifying its position as a leader in clean energy innovation and community engagement. 

The path forward requires strategic investments in our electric systems to enhance grid capacity, integrate new energy resources and support electrification. 

A natural gas-to-nuclear energy vision is something we should be talking about. And it can’t be soon enough.

A King County and federal judge recently blocked the $24.6 billion merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons in separate cases, leading Albertsons to abandon the deal and sue  Kroger for failing to do what was necessary to secure it.

Lamb Weston plants in Pasco and Paterson will use $4.6 million in grants from the Washington State Department of Commerce to carry out decarbonization projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

The challenger for a position on the Benton Public Utility Commission is the victor in the November general election race after a manual recount gave him a seven-vote edge.

The company aiming to build a 1,150-megawatt wind farm has received state approval for its proposed site in the Horse Heaven Hills, even as Benton County and community leaders threaten litigation to stop the project.