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.
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.
A local helicopter operator is the only one of its kind between Lewiston and Seattle, offering a range of diverse services such as cherry drying, flight instruction, photography tours and even Easter egg drops.
A series of break-ins recently rattled the Tri-Cities’ small business community, targeting establishments ranging from restaurants, an entertainment center and a salon. And local police have advice on how businesses can deter would-be criminals.
Local businesses have felt some strain this year with rising costs, changing tariffs and customers pulling back on spending. Overall, the year has been flat for three longtime local businesses as they work to engage customers in the ways they know best.
