Initially, the Port of Kennewick’s district was only 5 square miles encompassing downtown Kennewick and the waterfront area. The district expanded by citizen vote and has evolved to meet community demands with rail and air transportation, industrial sites and business parks. 

The Kennewick Public Hospital District Board of Commissioners now includes a Kadlec doctor among its members. 

The agriculture-focused cooperative lending group recently launched the application window for its New Producer Grant program, which provides successful applicants $15,000, as well as educational support and mentoring to support their agricultural ventures. 

In the seven areas assessed for the fee to be awarded, the federal agency said the contractor’s performance was “excellent” in three areas but that there was still room for improvement.

The popular Tri-City barbecue restaurant will close its Pasco restaurant later this month but recently renewed leases for its other locations.

Have concerns about how rising temperatures, wildfires and low snowpack could threaten the Tri-Cities? The local city governments need to hear from you. 

Know a high school senior or community college student who wants to pursue a trade but could use some help with college and training costs? Make sure they apply for a WAVE scholarship before March 17. 

Washington State University Tri-Cities will host the university system’s Board of Regents this week for its only scheduled visit to the campus for 2025.

The new rates took effect March 1 and include measures to improve affordability and equity for customers, state officials said.

This third-generation farmer from Pasco was most recently the National Potato Council’s first vice president and vice president of trade affairs and he also served on the Washington State Potato Commission.