Opinion

Without people of color, there is no Tri-Cities economy
Viewed from the perspective of one year to another, very little changes in a community’s demographics. Viewed from the perch...

Would a special needs trust benefit your disabled child?
Diversity comes in many forms and many related ways of accommodating different needs. When parents are planning for the needs...

Pandemic amplifies disconnect between region’s business leaders, employees
Are Tri-City business leaders and employees feeling grim that the region’s business climate isn’t improving? A recent survey suggests they...

It’s time to go big or go home on Washington’s housing crisis
Washington’s housing affordability crisis hurts every corner of the state. We’ve all heard stories. Nurses and grocery store employees can’t...

Busting the maze of phone prompts is good customer service
There is no substitute for person-to-person connections – people talking with, listening to and understanding one another. It is called...

529 college saving accounts now can be converted into Roth IRAs
Transferring wealth to children will become a touch easier in 2024. Buried in the estimated 4,000-page Consolidated Appropriation Act of...

The Tri-Cities’ hospitality sector has recovered but can it now grow?
You don’t need to be a numbers geek to know that the pandemic wreaked havoc on the hospitality industry, here...

Wave of attractions collide to make the Tri-Cities an unmatched destination
A few weeks ago, I had a chance to meet Michael Landry, head of LIGO Hanford Observatory. He was part...