Journal of Business news feed https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/rss en-us Prosser Memorial moves, expands services at old hospital facility Prosser Memorial Health is making full use of its former hospital in the heart of Prosser after opening a new hospital in a new location more than a year ago. Prosser Memorial Health is making full use of its former hospital in the heart of Prosser after opening a new hospital in a new location more than a year ago. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8042 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/prosser-memorial-moves-expands-services-at-old-hospital-facility Prosser-Memorial-2 Walla Walla wine facility shutting down Washington state’s largest wine producer is consolidating its southeast Washington operations as it focuses on strengthening the company’s long-term sustainability. Washington state’s largest wine producer is consolidating its southeast Washington operations as it focuses on strengthening the company’s long-term sustainability. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8041 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/walla-walla-wine-facility-shutting-down NOR-tastingroom States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried rsequeira@stateline.org States and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to lower construction costs and boost affordable housing. But critics have raised safety concerns, noting that existing rules were shaped by past tragedies and aim to prevent future harm. States and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to lower construction costs and boost affordable housing. But critics have raised safety concerns, noting that existing rules were shaped by past tragedies and aim to prevent future harm. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8038 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/states-are-changing-fire-codes-to-make-housing-cheaper-some-safety-experts-are-worried westrich Washington college grads adapt to AI-era job market Software development consistently ranks among the jobs that artificial intelligence is most likely to displace over the next decade, with customer service, graphic design, accounting and data entry also topping the vulnerability lists. Entry-level workers and those in Generation Z — people in their teens and 20s today — also could be hit hard, as experts predict AI will most easily automate the type of repetitive work they tend to do starting out. Software development consistently ranks among the jobs that artificial intelligence is most likely to displace over the next decade, with customer service, graphic design, accounting and data entry also topping the vulnerability lists. Entry-level workers and those in Generation Z — people in their teens and 20s today — also could be hit hard, as experts predict AI will most easily automate the type of repetitive work they tend to do starting out.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8037 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/washington-college-grads-adapt-to-ai-era-job-market Artificial-intelligence-AI New administrator named for BPA ty@tcjournal.biz A Montana native who has spent much of his professional career working in, regulating or advocating for the energy industry will be the next administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration. A Montana native who has spent much of his professional career working in, regulating or advocating for the energy industry will be the next administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8036 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/new-administrator-named-for-bpa Travis Kavulla Free safety training resource for younger workers A retailer advocacy organization is encouraging employers to take advantage of a free program offering safety certifications for young workers to reduce workplace injuries. A retailer advocacy organization is encouraging employers to take advantage of a free program offering safety certifications for young workers to reduce workplace injuries. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8035 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/free-safety-training-resource-for-younger-workers BFT free fares in July Looking to save some money until gas prices drop? Ben Franklin Transit may be able to help you in July. Looking to save some money until gas prices drop? Ben Franklin Transit may be able to help you in July. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8034 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/bft-free-fares-in-july Benton County permitting software changes coming Heads up, developers and contractors: Benton County is launching a new permitting software system on July 7 that will make much of the permitting process fully online. Heads up, developers and contractors: Benton County is launching a new permitting software system on July 7 that will make much of the permitting process fully online. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8033 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/benton-county-permitting-software-changes-coming Cities partner on fireworks education Want to know when you’re allowed to set off fireworks this Fourth of July? Richland, Kennewick, Pasco and West Richland are teaming up to educate residents on safe and legal firework usage during holiday celebrations. Want to know when you’re allowed to set off fireworks this Fourth of July? Richland, Kennewick, Pasco and West Richland are teaming up to educate residents on safe and legal firework usage during holiday celebrations. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8032 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/cities-partner-on-fireworks-education Fireworks Richland buys vacant office building for new police station rachel@tcjournal.biz The city of Richland has officially closed on the purchase of a seven-story building off of Jadwin Avenue for a new police station. The city of Richland has officially closed on the purchase of a seven-story building off of Jadwin Avenue for a new police station.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8031 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/richland-buys-vacant-office-building-for-new-police-station 1200 Jadwin Richland Police 1 Recovery center opens to patients ty@tcjournal.biz An inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment center years in the making has officially opened its doors in Kennewick. An inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment center years in the making has officially opened its doors in Kennewick. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8030 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/recovery-center-opens-to-patients CV Recovery Center Exterior Washington named top state for nursing education As states across the country struggle to address a shortage of healthcare providers, Washington has emerged as one of the best states for nursing students. As states across the country struggle to address a shortage of healthcare providers, Washington has emerged as one of the best states for nursing students. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8029 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/washington-named-top-state-for-nursing-education Nurse_PatientConsult Hanford 2024 Caretaker helps senior patients sign homecare agreement, fill informed exam consent, understand test result or health insurance details. Grandparents discuss professional home care nurse service costs Richland hosts open house for funding opportunities Looking to learn more about Richland’s grant and funding programs? The city is hosting an informational open house on available funding opportunities on June 24. Looking to learn more about Richland’s grant and funding programs? The city is hosting an informational open house on available funding opportunities on June 24. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8028 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/richland-hosts-open-house-for-funding-opportunities Richland City Hall Report: Tourism to inject $6.3M into Tri-Cities economy in June From cornhole and pickleball tournaments to family-friendly events around the World Cup and card, coin and comics collecting, thousands of visitors are expected to visit the Tri-Cities this month, driving business to hotels, restaurants and retailers. From cornhole and pickleball tournaments to family-friendly events around the World Cup and card, coin and comics collecting, thousands of visitors are expected to visit the Tri-Cities this month, driving business to hotels, restaurants and retailers. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8027 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/report-tourism-to-inject-63m-into-tri-cities-economy-in-june CBRC-Pickleball Lifepoint names new president, chief operating officer ty@tcjournal.biz The private equity-controlled healthcare provider that operates two of the Tri-Cities’ three hospitals and dozens more around the country has named a new top leader. The private equity-controlled healthcare provider that operates two of the Tri-Cities’ three hospitals and dozens more around the country has named a new top leader. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8026 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/lifepoint-names-new-president-chief-operating-officer Aaron Lewis Vista Field cleared of PFAS Port of Kennewick’s Vista Field has gotten the OK from the state Department of Ecology to move forward with development after a small amount of soil contamination was removed. Port of Kennewick’s Vista Field has gotten the OK from the state Department of Ecology to move forward with development after a small amount of soil contamination was removed. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8025 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/vista-field-cleared-of-pfas Vista Field Aerial April 2026 Chamber leader announces retirement The woman who has led the Tri-Cities’ largest business and professional network for the past 20 years has announced her plans to pass the torch. The woman who has led the Tri-Cities’ largest business and professional network for the past 20 years has announced her plans to pass the torch. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8024 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/chamber-leader-announces-retirement Lori Mattson New ergonomics safety training resource available Washington employers now have access to a new online ergonomics training app focused on ensuring workers avoid injury whether they stock shelves or change oil. Washington employers now have access to a new online ergonomics training app focused on ensuring workers avoid injury whether they stock shelves or change oil. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8023 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/new-ergonomics-safety-training-resource-available Vendors, creators, artists sought for Ironman kickoff event Organizers of the Tri-Cities' third annual Ironman triathlon in September plan to welcome participating athletes with a new celebration and they want it to showcase the best of the food, art and more of what the region has to offer. Organizers of the Tri-Cities' third annual Ironman triathlon in September plan to welcome participating athletes with a new celebration and they want it to showcase the best of the food, art and more of what the region has to offer. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8022 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/vendors-creators-artists-sought-for-ironman-kickoff-event Ironman2 WSU Tri-Cities, regional chamber launching new business education network Washington State University Tri-Cities and the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce will launch a new entrepreneurial training initiative this fall and they want your input on shaping it. Washington State University Tri-Cities and the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce will launch a new entrepreneurial training initiative this fall and they want your input on shaping it. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8021 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wsu-tri-cities-regional-chamber-launching-new-business-education-network WA state workers head into difficult wage talks as budget outlook darkens State worker unions expected tough salary conversations this year, even before Gov. Bob Ferguson warned of difficult spending decisions in Washington’s next budget. State worker unions expected tough salary conversations this year, even before Gov. Bob Ferguson warned of difficult spending decisions in Washington’s next budget. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8020 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wa-state-workers-head-into-difficult-wage-talks-as-budget-outlook-darkens Capitol-in-Olympia-with-Sun Kadlec reaches settlement with nurses union over unfair labor practice investigation Kadlec Regional Medical Center will avoid a trial after agreeing to settle with the union representing its nurses over alleged retaliation. Kadlec Regional Medical Center will avoid a trial after agreeing to settle with the union representing its nurses over alleged retaliation. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8019 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/kadlec-reaches-settlement-with-nurses-union-over-unfair-labor-practice-investigation Exterior photo of Kadlec Regional Medical Center Ribbon cutting planned for Benton REA’s headquarters Benton Rural Electric Association’s new West Richland headquarters will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting ahead of its mid-July opening. Benton Rural Electric Association’s new West Richland headquarters will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting ahead of its mid-July opening. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8018 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/ribbon-cutting-planned-for-benton-reas-headquarters Benton-REA--rendering Real Estate & Construction Briefs – June 2026 Real Estate & Construction Briefs for June 2026 Real Estate & Construction Briefs for June 2026

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7997 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7997-real-estate-and-construction-briefs-june-2026 Briefs.jpg Business Briefs — June 2026 Business briefs June 2026 Business briefs June 2026

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7996 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7996-business-briefs-june-2026 Briefs.jpg Construction begins on $11.1M South Badger apartments ty@tcjournal.biz A 72-unit apartment complex is coming to the growing South Badger Mountain development in Richland. A 72-unit apartment complex is coming to the growing South Badger Mountain development in Richland. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7992 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/construction-begins-on-111m-south-badger-apartments FourthAvenueCapital Federal energy bill brings mixed news for Hanford, PNNL workers ty@tcjournal.biz Thousands of Tri-Cities workers at the Hanford nuclear site and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are watching a federal budget process that could determine whether a second consecutive year of deep job cuts can be avoided. Thousands of Tri-Cities workers at the Hanford nuclear site and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are watching a federal budget process that could determine whether a second consecutive year of deep job cuts can be avoided.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7990 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/federal-energy-bill-brings-mixed-news-for-hanford-pnnl-workers Hanford-Vit-Plant Developer unveils grocery-anchored commercial hub rachel@tcjournal.biz Plans for a major commercial development are beginning to take shape in one of Pasco’s fastest-growing corridors, anchored by a yet-to-be-named grocery store and accompanied by restaurants, a hotel and retail. Plans for a major commercial development are beginning to take shape in one of Pasco’s fastest-growing corridors, anchored by a yet-to-be-named grocery store and accompanied by restaurants, a hotel and retail.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7989 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/riverbend-marketplace Visconsi Pasco Port report finds no agreement to pay water bills for airport hangars rachel@tcjournal.biz A committee formed by the Port of Benton has concluded that the port never agreed to pay water utility bills for several tenants at the Richland Airport, clarifying a key question at the heart of a controversy that has roiled the port for more than a year. A committee formed by the Port of Benton has concluded that the port never agreed to pay water utility bills for several tenants at the Richland Airport, clarifying a key question at the heart of a controversy that has roiled the port for more than a year.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7984 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/port-airport-report Richland-Airport Rising wildfire risk drives up WA home insurance costs ty@tcjournal.biz Wildfire risk and rising disaster costs are pushing home insurance premiums higher across Washington, with some areas seeing steep increases in recent years and further increase expected through 2026.

Wildfire risk and rising disaster costs are pushing home insurance premiums higher across Washington, with some areas seeing steep increases in recent years and further increase expected through 2026.


]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7983 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wildfire-risk-drives-up-wa-home-insurance-costs Wilfire risk 2026 map