As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions in a penniless world.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled a plan Dec. 19 to steer $3 billion into preserving the state’s roads and bridges and building three new ferries over the next decade.

Amazon will fund an underground water storage project capable of storing up to 1.2 billion gallons of potable water for the city of Hermiston, where the online retailer operates several data centers. 

Twenty drivers whose hearts may have sunk when they saw flashing lights in their rearview mirror last week quickly had them lifted.

The number of apprentices nationally and in Washington state has increased more than 70% in the past decade, according to a new report from the Washington Student Achievement Council. Washington currently has close to 16,000 active apprentices, who are paid to work while they receive classroom instruction. 

The governor also signed an executive order to get the ball rolling on establishing a new cabinet-level Department of Housing. 

A Central Richland shop offering locally popped varieties of kettle corn, as well as its associated businesses, will close Dec. 31.

The most requested route for travelers using Tri-Cities Airport is back after a seven-year absence. 

A Richland restaurant known for its Bang Bang Shrimp dish closed permanently yesterday.

At least five individuals – four Republicans and one Democrat – have either confirmed they will seek the 4th Congressional district seat or are considering a run.