The late Katie Barton never surrendered her gracious personality while bringing positive change to the city she called home for 62 years.

Whether you choose to join a class, spend time at your local library, or explore what your community center offers, take time to grow.

In the race to reshore manufacturing and stay ahead of foreign competition, America needs an abundance of added skilled workers and electricity sources.

As lawmakers go about their work this session, let’s hope they understand that they can’t make Washington more affordable by making it more expensive.

As businesses grow and mature, compensation strategies often become complex, especially when new owners join or founders plan to step back.

This column’s summary of the region’s key economic factors is a mixed bag. My hunch is that a read of the 2026 greater Tri-Cities economy is likely to retain this ambivalence.

As you begin 2026, what new routines do you want to incorporate? 

With guidance, mentorship and education, we have seen lives altered, and many of these veterans’ pathways redirected.

When this Washington State University Tri-Cities student looks back on his 21-year career in the U.S. Navy, there’s no shortage of memorable places and experiences that spring to mind.

The holiday season arrives each year with a familiar mix of celebration, reflection and renewed connection.