The nationwide labor market and wages are continuing their upward trend, and the construction industry is playing a big role.

A public university and private college in Eastern Washington state are among four higher education institutions in the state warned they could face repercussions if they fail “to protect Jewish students on campus.”

Get ready for road closures and detours when driving in central Richland for the next several months.

Water is starting to flow through the area’s canals, and it could be pricier this year for irrigation districts or landowners. 

Despite an uptick in bird flu cases nationwide, plans for a national egg producer to come to Pasco are still on track, according to company officials.

While planned tariffs on imported automotive components were postponed, industry experts and state officials warn that they will affect nearly all motorists if implemented, whether they are seeking a new vehicle or not. 

The Tri-City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s El Sueño Scholarship is open to any graduating high school senior in Benton and Franklin counties with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 who intends to major in accounting, administration, marketing, economics, tourism or similar business-related field.

“The city recommends that alternative routes be used whenever possible in order to avoid delays,” according to a construction notice from the city of Kennewick.

A veteran law enforcement official with experience leading municipal and state police staff will be the temporary leader of the West Richland Police Department. 

Most of the claims this year—703—were filed after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, with an average of 25 being filed per day since Feb. 13, according to a release.