Hops industry leaders say the current downturn reflects less of a collapse than a market correction following years of rapid growth driven by the craft beer boom. As beer consumption shifts and demand cools, growers and brewers are searching for new opportunities in exports, hospitality and nonalcoholic beverages.

New cost pressures tied to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East – particularly around energy markets and fertilizer supply chains – are adding another layer of uncertainty for wheat growers heading into the next year.

The city of Kennewick plans a $33 million water treatment facility after detecting PFAS levels above Washington state action levels in March 2024 and March 2025. 

CHEF’STORE in Richland offers professional chefs and home cooks a wide selection of restaurant-quality ingredients, kitchen equipment, and catering supplies—all without a membership fee.

Kennewick is turning wastewater and sewage sludge into nutrient-rich Class A fertilizer using innovative greenhouse-based technology, creating a sustainable, revenue-generating solution for the city.

Anyone who’s ever wanted to try a Lagree workout soon will have more options when the Tri-Cities’ only licensed Lagree Miniformer studio, Bluecarrot, opens two new locations in central Kennewick and west Pasco.

This spring, Dan’s Garage in Kennewick will reopen with a new driver behind the wheel of the 45-year-old vintage and collectible auto parts salvage business.

This Kennewick-based company’s small business success story is one that entrepreneurs dream about.

For this shop owner now in her 70s, her business combines her two loves: framing and selling antiques.

A Tri-Cities specialty nursery was recently acquired by a local landscape designer and general contractor who focuses on hyper-local native plants.