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Ty Beaver

Ty Beaver

Ty Beaver joined the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business as a reporter in November 2024. He has more than 10 years’ experience as a journalist, with nearly five years at the Tri-City Herald and nearly six years at the Herald & News in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He also worked for two years at the Kennewick School District handling their social media before joining the Richland School District heading up their communications department. He holds bachelor’s degrees in journalism and English from the University of Kansas. He lives in Kennewick with his wife, two daughters and two cats.

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Pacific Rim building.

West Richland winery declares bankruptcy

April 9, 2026
Ty Beaver

A West Richland winery that has sold most of its wine to an Italian wine producer for the past 15 year plans to liquidate its inventory over the coming months to pay back its creditors. 


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A large Amazon warehouse.

After sitting idle for years, Pasco Amazon facility set for $30M overhaul

Project shifts toward increased automation, fewer people
April 9, 2026
Ty Beaver

A vacant Amazon warehouse in Pasco that cost nearly $140 million to build will soon see another $30 million in improvements to make it operational, reflecting a shift toward increased automation and leaner staffing.


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Workers pouring concrete.

Proposed $400M cut to Hanford funding follows record year

April 9, 2026
Ty Beaver

Only months after Congress funded cleanup at the Hanford site at its highest level ever, the White House is proposing to cut next year’s funding by about $400 million.


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Washington State Capitol in Olympia

Mid-Columbia senators say legislative session yielded few wins

April 9, 2026
Ty Beaver

Mid-Columbia Republican state senators say the 2026 Washington legislative session delivered few wins for local businesses, agriculture and economic development projects, raising concerns about taxes, the state budget and regional priorities.


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Irrigation Sunset
Ag update

Farmers face tough row to hoe

April 9, 2026
Ty Beaver

Farmers face a fourth consecutive year of drought, forcing tough decisions on irrigation, crop survival and water management for orchards and vineyards across the state.


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Rockwool sign with a digger in the background.

Strategic site, ready workforce drive Rockwool’s Wallula project

April 9, 2026
Ty Beaver

Rockwool is preparing to begin construction on its $175 million manufacturing plant in Wallula, citing the region’s strategic location and strong local workforce pipeline.


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DustDevilsCrowdField
The business of baseball

25 years strong, Dust Devils help fuel Tri-Cities sports tourism

Owners promote expanded stadium use beyond baseball season
April 9, 2026
Ty Beaver

As the Tri-City Dust Devils mark their 25th year, its new ownership group is looking beyond baseball to position its stadiums as a year-round event venues – a strategy aimed at boosting tourism and drawing more visitors. That shift is appears to already underway at Gesa Stadium, with the Pasco ballpark set to host multiple World Cup fan zones this summer.


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Chicken and waffles.

Brunch with a Mexican flair? Say no more – unless you also say mimosa flights

April 9, 2026
Ty Beaver

A popular Yakima brunch spot featuring mimosa flights, a menu with Mexican flavors and bright pink and flowery decor is opening a second location in Kennewick. 


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Coinflip crypto machine.
Safeguarding consumers

City weighs whether to crack down on crypto kiosks

April 9, 2026
Ty Beaver

Cryptocurrency investors in Kennewick could have one less means to access those digital assets if a proposed city ordinance is approved.


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Snake River Cruise Dock

Snake River cruise stop coming to Burbank

April 9, 2026
Ty Beaver

Another port of call for cruises on the Columbia and Snake rivers will be welcoming passengers in the coming years.


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