The Tri-Cities' fully free health care provider has received a big lift to expand its ability to serve the mental health needs of its hundreds of clients. 

Voters have until 8 p.m. today to get their ballots in an official drop box or to their county’s auditor’s office and have them counted in this year’s general election. 

Washington businesses would need to shoulder roughly $700 million in additional taxes in a few years unless the projected finances of the state’s unemployment insurance fund improve. 

Medicare open enrollment began Oct. 15 and is available through Dec. 7. During this time, those with Medicare can use this period to make changes to their plans and coverage options for the year ahead.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Oct. 29 indicated that he’s reluctant to support major new tax increases in the legislative session that begins in January.

The city of Richland’s Business License Reserve Fund Grant Program is accepting applications through Nov. 14 for projects that strengthen the local economy and business environment.

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.