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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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An empty field.

Amazon to host Wallula Gap data center open house

August 3, 2026
Ty Beaver

Amazon will host a community open house for its proposed data center near the Tri-Cities at Wallula Gap for those interested in learning about the project. 


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A field of solar panels.

Yakama Nation, solar developer reach settlement

July 28, 2026
Ty Beaver

The Yakama Nation has reached a settlement with the developers of a 1,300-acre solar energy project that tribal leaders said would encroach upon sites where the Yakamas traditionally gather food and medicine. 


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The interior of a hospital.

Effort to end AI-driven Medicare program fails

July 20, 2026
Ty Beaver

A Medicare pilot program that uses artificial intelligence to make coverage decisions will continue to be used in Washington state for the time being. 


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School behind a chain link fence.

Design West reaches $1.85 million settlement in Moses Lake school dispute

July 13, 2026
Ty Beaver

The Tri-Cities architecture firm sued by Moses Lake School District over the construction of the district’s newest elementary school will pay $1.85 million to help cover the cost of fixing problems with the building. 


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Woman standing in a large empty hangar.

Pasco Aviation Museum plans to expand into former Navy hangar

July 13, 2026
Ty Beaver

It took close to six years and $600,000 to transform the former control tower of Naval Air Station Pasco into the Pasco Aviation Museum before it opened in 2018.


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People standing around with hard hats.

More Tri-City students are considering trades over four-year degrees

Tri-Tech, CBC report growing demand as skilled trades training fills up faster than ever
July 13, 2026
Ty Beaver

CBC’s trade programs filled three months early this year as Tri-Tech Skills Center undergoes a $45 million expansion to meet surging demand for skilled workers.


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An aerial view of the current city hall along with the museum off to the right.

Kennewick council zeroes in on City Hall site, putting museum at risk

July 13, 2026
Ty Beaver

Kennewick council members are leaning toward a City Hall site that could displace the Museum at Keewaydin. It’s the latest development in the city’s ongoing search for a new home.


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A magnifying glass over the word "audit."

County misstated finances by hundreds of millions, state audit finds

July 13, 2026
Ty Beaver

Turnover and a compressed timeline led to financial reporting errors at Benton County, a new state audit finds, including a 2024 report that contained 2022 data.


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Thomas Drotz.

Fired BFT CEO ruled eligible for unemployment benefits

July 13, 2026
Ty Beaver

Ben Franklin Transit won’t contest unemployment benefits for its fired CEO after the state found no misconduct in his termination.


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Two people and a baby near a golf driving range.

New owners take over Golfland, aim to keep it affordable

July 13, 2026
Ty Beaver

New owners have taken over Golfland, the golf park near the Tri-Cities Airport, with plans to keep it family-friendly and accessible.


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