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. 

Toys for Tots Tri-Cities, a nonprofit that distributes thousands of toys to families in need throughout the Tri-Cities, is seeking volunteers this December as it sorts and prepares toys donated by the community. 

The latest market survey from federal housing lender Freddie Mac has housing mortgage rates just above their lowest recorded levels for 2025. 
 

The organization representing retailers across the state has set its legislative goals ahead of the 2026 legislative session, saying it is focusing on helping its members overcome rising costs, an uncertain economy and a plethora of state and federal regulations. 

Hoping to jump on some critical home improvement projects in the new year but not sure how to pay for them? You could be eligible for a zero-interest loan from the Tri-Cities HOME Consortium. 

While construction employment appears to be expanding in many places around the country, that labor force continues to shrink in Washington state. 

Washington state is joining 20 other states in opposing the Trump administration’s move to increase the cost of H-1B visa petitions for high-skilled foreign workers to $100,000. 

Pete Serrano will continue to lead the federal prosecutor’s office in Eastern Washington.
He’s got two new titles.

The federal official overseeing the U.S. Department of Energy’s efforts to bring research from its labs to market met with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory leaders on his first visit to the Tri-Cities.