The measure would require some establishments selling alcohol, including bars and nightclubs, to have testing kits on hand so patrons can see if their drinks have been drugged. Sponsors amended the bill recently in light of concerns of overreach lodged by a hospitality trade group. 

The James Beard Foundation has announced the semifinalists for its annual awards celebrating the top restaurants and bars, including many in the Pacific Northwest. 

If passed, Washington would join Utah as the only state with a 0.05% blood alcohol concentration limit. Other states have considered similar legislation, but haven’t passed it. Opponents argue the legislation, Senate Bill 5067, would elevate the liability risk for bars and other establishments that sell alcohol. 

An indoor pickleball facility is coming to the Badger Canyon area.

Going to the movies soon will be more than just seeing a movie at Fairchild Cinemas’ theater on Road 68 in Pasco. 

Avelo Airlines announced Dec. 17 it would extend its flight schedule at Pasco’s Tri-Cities Airport through Labor Day 2025. Flights can now be booked on Avelo's Los Angeles/Burbank flights through Sept. 2, 2025.

Ski season is around the corner and the operators of the Tri-Cities’ nearest slopes are gearing up for it – and other improvements that will benefit visitors in seasons to come. 

The latest golf simulator business is under construction in Richland and owned by a golf professional who is part of the PGA program and has worked at golf courses around the Tri-Cities.

Thousands of athletes have signed up to participate in the Tri-Cities Ironman race, representing 45 states and 19 countries. The race is expected to have a significant economic impact on the area, injecting $6 million to $8 million in visitor spending each year.

A Richland man is one of hundreds of people from around the country and beyond taking part in the 2024 National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Tournament in Kennewick.