A national small business association has recognized Washington state legislators who support small businesses, including several in the Mid-Columbia.

High school seniors in Washington would need to complete student aid paperwork to graduate, under a proposal recently announced by Gov. Bob Ferguson.

The Tri-Cities architecture firm sued by Moses Lake School District over the construction of the district’s newest elementary school will pay $1.85 million to help cover the cost of fixing problems with the building. 

A recall targeting all three Port of Benton commissioners moves forward after a Supreme Court ruling. The attorney for the port's executive director on paid leave since January alleges retaliation.

The Port of Benton’s contract with an HR consultant has ended, and the consultant’s exit report highlights both progress made in strengthening the port’s culture and processes, and changes still needed.

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.

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.

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

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.