Focus Magazine

Washington asparagus hangs in the balance
Washington is the national leader in asparagus, the crop that kicks off the fresh produce season. That title doesn’t come...

A company with a facility in Richland is on front lines
Bruce Swindler usually doesn’t like to be the first in line to buy a new vehicle. He’d rather wait a...

The numbers tell the story of Washington agriculture
Washington farms and ranches produce more than 300 different crops with a combined value of about $10.2 billion – a...

Our ag industry thrives on robust trade connections. Let’s keep it that way
Washington may be well known for its shiny Red Delicious apples, but the rest of the world also really wants...

Market Overview: Economy sends mixed signals, but public works projects press on
The Tri-Cities is being transformed by an array of public and private projects. From apartment buildings and subdivisions to new...

Residential Growth: Homebuilding slows as interest rates, costs increase
Brett Lott, a Tri-City homebuilder, sat in the living room of the south Richland home his company built for the...

Commercial Real Estate: Builders work to overcome market challenges
In early September, amid a gloomy inflation report that sent financial markets plummeting, Darigold Inc. broke ground on a $600...

Port of Benton: Port embraces Hanford history, tourism and infrastructure during pandemic
The Port of Benton has been busy investing in promoting economic development in Richland, Prosser, Benton City and Benton County....