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Kennewick council zeroes in on City Hall site, putting museum at risk

July 13, 2026
Ty Beaver

Kennewick council members are leaning toward a City Hall site that could displace the Museum at Keewaydin. It’s the latest development in the city’s ongoing search for a new home.


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County misstated finances by hundreds of millions, state audit finds

July 13, 2026
Ty Beaver

Turnover and a compressed timeline led to financial reporting errors at Benton County, a new state audit finds, including a 2024 report that contained 2022 data.


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Thomas Drotz.

Fired BFT CEO ruled eligible for unemployment benefits

July 13, 2026
Ty Beaver

Ben Franklin Transit won’t contest unemployment benefits for its fired CEO after the state found no misconduct in his termination.


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As America turns 250, contest renews focus on civics awareness

July 13, 2026
Guest Contributor

In a milestone year for American democracy, the National Civics Bee is encouraging students nationwide to understand how government – and citizenship – really works. It’s a good lesson for all us.


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Port of Pasco declares emergency over deteriorating rail crossing

July 13, 2026
Ty Beaver

An engineering assessment found the Port of Pasco's Oregon Avenue rail crossing is deteriorating, prompting an emergency declaration to speed up repairs.


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Pasco offers Volunteer Park, $13M for sports complex

July 13, 2026
Ty Beaver

The city of Pasco is keen to secure its continued access to the Pasco Sporting Complex, which it built on Franklin County land more than 30 years ago, and appears willing to give up another park to get it.


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Davin Diaz

Richland Public Facilities District taps veteran community leader as director

July 13, 2026
Ty Beaver

The Richland Public Facilities District has named a new executive director with more than two decades of experience in community development and public policy.


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$51.3M deal advances Atlas Agro’s fertilizer plant, data center plans

July 13, 2026
Rachel Visick

A Swiss company’s plans for a zero-carbon fertilizer plant and a data center north of Richland are moving forward despite citizens voicing concerns about the projects. 


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‘Lab of the future’

A rare look at the lab driving Hanford’s cleanup

222-S Laboratory turns 75 amid growing workload as current operator contract nears end
July 13, 2026
Rachel Visick

Hanford’s 222-S Laboratory celebrates 75 years as nuclear waste cleanup accelerates and DOE moves toward a new operating contract.


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Pasco adopts rules for short-term rentals

July 13, 2026
Ty Beaver

Pasco property owners offering unused guest rooms or homes as short-term rentals will face some standard operating requirements from the city starting Jan. 1.



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