A state land trust has returned 180 acres of ancestral land to the Yakama Nation.

Soil testing on a private lot under construction at Kennewick’s Vista Field found levels of synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, above the limit set by state Department of Ecology.

Workers injured on the job and collecting benefits through the state’s workers’ compensation system will be getting a bump in their payments. 

A local winery is in the national spotlight as potentially having one of the 10 best wine clubs in the country. 

One of the Tri-Cities’ largest employers is increasing the size of its board of directors, with a number of its current members stepping down. 

Customers at Fred Meyer’s 60 pharmacies in Washington, including the store’s Tri-Cities locations, now have access to free locking bags provided with opioid prescriptions. 

A Richland High School graduate is the latest commander of one of four U.S. Navy attack submarines stationed in San Diego. 

Costco launched new benefits earlier this week for its executive members, including extended hours. 

Pasco is the only Tri-City community that fluoridates its water supply, which is currently at a level of 0.7 parts per million. 

The increase will push the state’s per-gallon tax rate on gas and other vehicle fuels from 49.4 cents to 55.4 cents. Starting July 1, 2026, it will rise each year by 2% – about a penny annually – to account for inflation.