Though a bill to prevent this garnered bipartisan support and made headway in both chambers of the state Legislature, it ultimately did not get a House floor vote before this year’s session ended.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is again pressing property owners in Pasco and parts of Kennewick to sign up to have their property treated for invasive Japanese beetles that can devastate numerous crops as well as gardens and lawns. 

A state-level economic development association singled out the ports of Benton and Walla Walla for accolades in its annual awards for securing the most economically significant development projects in the past year. 

Spring break is just around the corner, and if you’re driving to take some time off, you’ll be shelling out a good bit more at the pump. 

The state Department of Veterans Affairs has announced its preferred site for its Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery: a 140-acre parcel in the Horn Rapids area of Richland, off Highway 240. 

Democrats in the Washington Legislature released a budget deal Wednesday balanced with one-time maneuvers, siphoning of rainy day reserves and slashing of child care funding.

Port of Benton commissioners face recall in wake of investigation revealing Commissioner Scott Keller’s violations of state law and port policies. Citizens allege nearly $1.8 million in lost revenue due to improper leasing and gifting deals. Recall petitions call for removal of all three commissioners. Legal claims of retaliation have been made by the suspended executive director and former CFO. Meanwhile, the port has formed a committee to address long-term issues at Richland Airport following the investigation.

A new survey from the Association of Washington Business finds 44% of Washington employers are considering moving their personal residence out of state, with more also exploring relocating their businesses. As lawmakers debate new taxes in Olympia, the findings underscore rising anxiety about Washington’s economic competitiveness.

It’s a tale of two economies in Benton and Franklin counties based on the latest taxable retail sales data recently released by state revenue officials.

One of the opponents of a proposed wind farm south and west of the Tri-Cities claims the state attorney general’s office left public comments opposing the project out of records transmitted to the Washington Supreme Court.