Hunters, fishers, and farmers are the original conservationists.Growing up in Central Washington, I have been surrounded by agriculture my whole life.As farmers and ranchers work to feed the world, we also recognize the importance of conserving our precious natural resources and native species.The same goes for sportsmen, many of whom...

When the coronavirus swept our state this year, Washingtonians got to work.Employers adapted and kept critical supplies flowing to our communities, from groceries to masks and gloves.Essential workers put in long hours to make deliveries and care for the sick. And families made big adjustments to online school, remote work...

We’re delighted!Our new partnership with the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business will be an important part of our shared future. It means that we will be able to reach Journal readers in a way that brings them into conversations that matter.The Columbia Basin Badger Club is a nonprofit, nonpartisan community...

As businesses deal with a new reality and “business as usual” takes on an entirely new meaning, most businesses need to rethink and retool how they do business to survive. A pivot plan is critical.Being a small business owner can often feel lonely, with the world, clients and employees weighing...

As we look around our community and marvel at how far we’ve come in such little time, it is essential to reflect on our own personal development and examine whether a similar transformation has taken place.The Tri-Cities has truly become a metropolis, with schools, restaurants and new housing developments popping...

Ninety-two percent of U.S. employees say learning something new on the job makes them more motivated and engaged in their work, and 79% say that it’s important to them that their employer offers a formal training program. Yet 51% say their companies don’t offer soft-skills training, and only 17% say...

Not only is the world in the grasp of the Covid-19 pandemic, but America’s western wildlands are burning up as well.California Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters his state has dual crises: the massive wildfire complexes and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.“At this time last year, California had seen 4,292 fires that...

Young families need wills.But, the legal profession has an admitted problem—the use of attorneys is expensive and can also be time consuming. It is also one of the many industries where technology has attempted to offer lower prices and better convenience.Probably the most notable example is the Do It Yourself...

The new school year has begun. Usually, this is a happy time, as it marks another beginning for students and their families. Obviously, this school start heralds a huge departure from the usual.The pandemic’s implications — whether our children will be safe, whether they might become carriers, whether they’ll be...

Wearing a mask saves lives and saves jobs.And all across the state, Washington employers are leading by example in the fight to stop the spread of the coronavirus.From Seattle to our small towns, workers are masking up before starting their shifts on manufacturing floors, in restaurant kitchens, construction sites and...