Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has opened a first-of-its-kind automated biotechnology lab that places artificial intelligence at the center of biological discovery.

This Kennewick doctor writes about the challenges aspiring medical students face in their journey to doctorhood, from deciding to become one to practicing on their own, using humor and personal anecdotes to offset some of the more serious issues in the health care world.

The public is invited to the B Reactor Museum Association’s 2025 year in review meeting on Dec. 8. Elections for board and committee positions also will take place at the meeting. 

Another food truck is opening its doors at Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village in Kennewick, offering authentic Cuban eats.  

Two new medical clinics are set to open in the Tri-Cities on Nov. 17. One is the long-planned Pasco clinic of a small Central Washington health care provider, while the other is the first local urgent care clinic from a western Washington health care provider. 

Plans are underway for a new research facility at the observatory scouring space for black holes and the experiments that are set to take place there will pave the way for future discoveries in space.

A Swiss company plans to invest $500 million to develop a Richland data center despite having $157.3 million in federal funding slashed for its zero-carbon nitrate fertilizer plant north of the city. Securing the power to power up both projects also continues to be a challenge.

A Kennewick-based nonprofit is divesting some of its for-profit businesses to better concentrate resources on its mission of breaking down barriers to help empower individuals. 

For three weeks, Tri-Citians can donate to five local and two international nonprofits in a unique way – via a vending machine.

An employee-driven culture of safety and quality customer service has distinguished a Richland distribution center with a coveted safety award.