Know of a business that has gone above and beyond to make visitors feel welcome in the Tri-Cities? Time is running out to shine the spotlight on them. 

The contractor operating the HAPO Center has announced a leadership transition for the venue as owner Franklin County considers diverse options for the facility’s future. 

Republican Dan Newhouse is pressing the federal agency overseeing Medicare and Medicaid to make it easier for hospitals located on tribal lands, including one in Toppenish, to achieve a federal status that will provide higher reimbursement for federally-supported care. 

Five Mid-Columbia school districts and the private company renovating a shopping center in the Columbia Center retail district have received hundreds of thousands of state dollars aimed at identifying and implementing energy efficiencies in their buildings. 

Friends of the owner of a popular barbecue joint are asking the community to rally to support him as he faces his second cancer battle in two years. 

Walla Walla-based Banner Bank has officially brought another Washington state financial institution under its wing. 

After months of seeing the number of unemployed workers trend upward, July saw the number of those seeking work in the Tri-Cities decline to levels not seen since last year. However, the improvement was accompanied by a contraction in the region’s overall labor pool. 

After starting off the year on what looked like stable ground, Bonneville Power Administration’s financial outlook is looking less secure. 

Eight years after closing its doors, the Tri-Cities will soon once again have a place where a kid can be a kid. 

Looking forward to your long Labor Day weekend? If you’re traveling, expect traffic congestion and plan accordingly, state transportation officials warn.