Recent extreme weather events highlight not just the region’s vulnerability but also the pressing need for resilient and forward-thinking energy solutions.

With an increased focus on transmission expansion, generation  maintenance and system performance improvements, BPA is prepared to keep the lights on for the Tri-Cities and the broader region.

With nearly three-quarters of the Benton REA’s 12,000 members and 64% of its work orders being in and around West Richland, moving the utility to the future headquarters to West Richland is expected to bring quicker service times to most of its members, as well create cost-saving efficiencies, among other benefits.

Groundbreaking for new Japanese restaurant marks milestone for port’s yearslong effort to redevelop the former airfield.

Prosser's new 88,000-square foot hospital north of Interstate 82 will open Feb. 1, with public open houses scheduled for January.

Collaboration is the key to achieving goals and objectives and paves the way for superior outcomes.

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.