PNNL study finds opinion, emotion in tweets change when you get sick In the future, public health workers could monitor trends on social media to quickly identify a rise of influenza, depression or other health issues in a specific area, thanks to research at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland. Public health […]
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Prototype reduces transport impact on bins of fruit, inventor says Pasco-based HarvestMoore prototype fork impact limiter is now in production, with one run scheduled in time for apple harvest. The new invention is designed to reduce the shock loads and impact to fruit bins carried by forklifts. Prototype testing completed last month showed reduced impacts […]
Read MoreRichland researcher is among 57 nationwide to receive award A Pacific Northwest National Laboratory scientist will receive $2.5 million over five years to study the growing frequency of violent thunderstorms in the central United States. Jiwen Fan is among 57 scientists nationwide to receive the award designed to bolster the nation’s scientific work force by providing […]
Read MoreBy Kris Johnson Washington makes great things. In addition to the best airplanes in the world, we also make one of the world’s fastest rowing shells, state-of-the-art medical devices that save lives, the exceptional food and wines enjoyed around our tables, and countless other highly sought-after products. As Washington’s designated manufacturing association, the Association of […]
Read MoreBy Beau Ruff Your traditional Individual Retirement Account, or IRA, is special. The beauty of the IRA is that a person does not pay income tax on assets going into the IRA. The assets are contributed pre-tax and they grow tax-deferred. It is an effective strategy to both save for retirement and to reduce your […]
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By Laura Kostad Two years ago, Eric and Jalyn Calaway introduced Tri-Citians to a new way to groom their beloved furry friends: mobile salons offering front door service. The idea for Mobile Pet Works was born when Eric Calaway had to pick up their own two dogs from the groomer one day. “We had to […]
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Cougar Digital Marketing & Design’s business plan has evolved over time Travis Hartliep wasn’t sure how long his startup company would last when he began it out of his then Tri-Cities home in 2012. Back then, Cougar Digital Marketing & Design LLC was just him, with his wife Erika helping out. “To be honest, I […]
Read MoreOrganizers of Pasco High School’s second annual career fair on Nov. 14 are recruiting speakers for the event. Each session with students will be 30 minutes and speakers will be accompanied by a host teacher throughout the day. Volunteers should be willing to speak for the full day, but organizers may be able to accommodate […]
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Double Canyon celebrated the opening of its winery with wine tastings, tours of the new facility, a lunch menu featuring creations from a “Top Chef Masters” chef and live music. West Richland Mayor Pro Tem Rich Buel read a proclamation declaring the new winery at 8060 Keene Road the city’s Business of the Day, as […]
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The Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance are offering tips about giving assistance in the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma: • Verify the trustworthiness of soliciting relief. • Check the charity’s website if it has an on-the-ground presence in the affected areas. Unless the charity already has staff in those areas, it […]
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