A coalition of national business associations and trade groups are urging Congress to end the currently month-long federal government shutdown to avoid continued harm to the nation’s economy. 

The Kennewick School District will likely seek to renew two expiring levies in early 2026 and is looking for those for and against those property taxes to contribute statements to that election’s voter’s pamphlet. 

Roughly half of the more than 1.3 million family caregivers in Washington have been set back financially due to their responsibilities. 

2026 is just around the corner and that means more small businesses will soon be required to follow the state’s paid family and medical leave job protections for their employees. 

Nearly 750 acres of prime Franklin County farmland is up for the taking on Nov. 13.

Dr. Saravanan Kasturi, medical director of Northwest Endovascular Surgery in Richland, said private practices like his are struggling in part because Medicare reimbursements have not kept up with the cost of providing services, resulting in a loss of many procedures and patients having to instead visit hospitals. 

One of the world’s largest corporations is trimming its corporate staffing and reportedly eyeing other ways to cut its massive workforce. 

Those calling the state to check on their unemployment benefits or ask questions now have a smaller window to connect with a customer service representative. 

Tri-Citians will soon have a new option for holiday shopping. 

Just months before the first airline to establish air service between Pasco and Burbank, California, ceased operations at the Tri-Cities Airport, another has started offering its own flights to the Southern California destination.