Politicians may earnestly believe their actions will have no repercussions but they do. The issue is not which tax or fee increases. It is about the total impact on taxpayers, businesses and the family budget.

Talent retention is perhaps our most meaningful impact. By offering high-quality education and strong career pathways right here at home, we ensure students stay and contribute to the region’s prosperity.

Being a dynamite speaker isn’t something you’re born with but it’s something you can become with practice.

A person doesn’t need an attorney for anything in this world … just like a person doesn’t need a dentist for a root canal. But sometimes it’s worth the peace of mind that professionals can provide, especially when it comes to estate planning.

The Washington Legislature recently adjourned after passing the largest tax increase in state history, and small businesses are going to bear the brunt of it.

Since the start of the pandemic, the share of area public high school graduates going on to some post-secondary has plunged relative to a decade ago.

By leveraging both its hydroelectric resources and heavy industry sectors, the PNW can create a new wave of economic prosperity and develop a regional energy hub that will benefit local industry and consumers. 

While there have been lots of numbers thrown around about the size of the state’s budget shortfall, the reality is that the state has a spending problem, not a revenue program. 

Q&A with Denise Sliger, co-owner of Senior Benefits Solutions in Kennewick.

Too often a trust is a proposed solution without consideration of the commensurate challenges of using a trust.