Opinion

PatrickJones

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...
BeauRuffNEW

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...
OurViewNEW3

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...
KrisJohnson

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...
DonBrunell

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...
BeauRuffNEW

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...
PatrickJones

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...
KevinLewis

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...
PaulCasey

Cultivate confidence to become a more effective leader

I have a drink coaster in my office that I look at every day that features a quote from author...
BlaineCarrREV

Secure Act 2.0: How new legislation could affect your retirement security

SECURE Act 2.0, an update to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019, was recently passed...

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Partner Haiti’s 3rd Annual Fundraiser

September 29 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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September 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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