Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business Business-focused real estate and construction news for Benton and Franklin Counties, WA https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/rss/articles 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. 

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/new-ergonomics-safety-training-resource-available http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8023 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. 

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/vendors-creators-artists-sought-for-ironman-kickoff-event http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8022 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. 

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wsu-tri-cities-regional-chamber-launching-new-business-education-network http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8021 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. 

]]> 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 http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8020 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. 

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/kadlec-reaches-settlement-with-nurses-union-over-unfair-labor-practice-investigation http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8019 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. 

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/ribbon-cutting-planned-for-benton-reas-headquarters http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8018 Oregon Potato Company Corporate Office Oregon Potato Company has completed construction of its new 20,200-square-foot, two-story corporate headquarters at 6727 Chapel Hill Blvd. in Pasco.



]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8012-oregon-potato-company-corporate-office http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8012 Tri-Cities Airport Quick Turn Around Facility The Tri-Cities Airport has completed construction of its Quick Turn Around Facility at 1803 W. Argent Road in Pasco.



]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8011-tri-cities-airport-quick-turn-around-facility http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8011 Hampton Inn Richland/Tri-Cities The Hampton Inn Richland/Tri-Cities is completing a renovation of its hotel at 486 Bradley Blvd. along the Columbia River in Richland.


]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8010-hampton-inn-richland-tri-cities http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8010 Pasco Aquatic Center The new Pasco Aquatic Center at 5204 Road 108 in Pasco is getting ready to open in late June. 

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8008-pasco-aquatic-center http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8008 Business Updates – June 2026 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8006-business-updates-june-2026 http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8006 Cannabis Licenses – June 2026 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8005-cannabis-licenses-june-2026 http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8005 Liquor Licenses – June 2026 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8004-liquor-licenses-june-2026 http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8004 Judgments – June 2026 The state can file lawsuits against people or businesses that do not pay taxes and then get a judgment against property that person or business owns. Judgments are filed in Benton-Franklin Superior Court. The following is from the Franklin County Superior Court Clerk’s Office. 

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8003-judgments-june-2026 http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8003 Business Licenses – June 2026 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8002-copy-of-business-licenses-may-2026 http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8002 Top Properties – June 2026 Top property values listed start at $700,000 and have been rounded to the nearest hundred figure. Property values are public record and can be found by visiting the county assessor’s office. 

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8001-top-properties-june-2026 http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8001 Building Permits – June 2026 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8000-building-permits-june-2026 http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8000 Bankruptcies – June 2026 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7999-bankruptcies-june-2026 http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7999 Networking – June 2026 To submit a promotion, new hire, award or donation, go to: tcjournal.biz/customer-service/submit-news.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7998-networking-june-2026 http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7998 Real Estate & Construction Briefs – June 2026 Real Estate & Construction Briefs for June 2026

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

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

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/construction-begins-on-111m-south-badger-apartments http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7992 Federal energy bill brings mixed news for Hanford, PNNL workers 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.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/federal-energy-bill-brings-mixed-news-for-hanford-pnnl-workers http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7990 Developer unveils grocery-anchored commercial hub 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.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/riverbend-marketplace http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7989 Washington ag must be treated as a statewide priority Producers face a convergence of challenges: rising labor and input costs, water uncertainty, workforce shortages, volatile trade dynamics, farm succession decisions, and increasingly unpredictable weather. This is nothing new to farmers, but the effects are intensifying.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/our-view-june-2026 http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7985 Port report finds no agreement to pay water bills for airport hangars 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.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/port-airport-report http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7984 Rising wildfire risk drives up WA home insurance costs

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.


]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wildfire-risk-drives-up-wa-home-insurance-costs http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7983 State hospitality industry faces mounting pressure on multiple fronts

Washington’s lodging industry is under growing financial pressure as hotel operators report weakening tourism demand, rising costs, and continued strain on profitability across the state.


]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7980-state-hospitality-industry-faces-mounting-pressure-on-multiple-fronts http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7980 Expanded gates, ticketing, security among priorities in airport’s master plan The Port of Pasco is updating the Tri-Cities Airport master plan, with concepts for expanded gates, ticketing, baggage claim and security expected before port commissioners in early 2027.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7978-tri-cities-airport-eyes-expanded-gates-ticketing-security-in-long-range-master-plan http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7978 Patel family builds homegrown hospitality, one hotel at a time A Kennewick-based hotel company’s newest Pasco hotel sold out its first two floors within days of opening, and it is already building what comes next.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/patel-family-builds-homegrown-hospitality-one-hotel-at-a-time http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7977