The founder of a soon-to-open breakfast burrito restaurant in downtown Pasco has made it to the quarterfinals of a national chef competition and needs the help of fans to keep going. 

The bills included one sponsored by a Kennewick Republican that will help students pay for college. They did not include, however, the budget and tax bills that must be signed by May 20. 

Real Estate & Construction Briefs for May 2025.

Business briefs May 2025

Politicians may earnestly believe their actions will have no repercussions but they do. The issue is not which tax or fee increases. It is about the total impact on taxpayers, businesses and the family budget.

Talent retention is perhaps our most meaningful impact. By offering high-quality education and strong career pathways right here at home, we ensure students stay and contribute to the region’s prosperity.

Tri-City port races draw familiar and new faces.

Local businesses looking to boost their talent pipelines may find that connecting with K-12 and higher education programs is one way to succeed.

Data indicates that an average of $1.76 million in tourism-related spending occurred daily last year and supported $1.1 billion in business spending. 

A family-owned salvage business with locations in Pasco and Yakima has expanded to Finley as its capacity maxes out. The new 19-acre facility, which opened May 10, has hundreds of cars customers can pull parts from.