https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/rss en-us jgoldsteinstreet@washingtonstatestandard.com Washington’s hospitals anticipate losing nearly $6 billion in revenue through 2033 due to steep Medicaid cuts in the coming months. Washington’s hospitals anticipate losing nearly $6 billion in revenue through 2033 due to steep Medicaid cuts in the coming months.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8558 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wa-medicaid-cuts Cantwell healthcare The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that recipients will receive a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027. The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that recipients will receive a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8540 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/social-security-benefits-increase-will-hit-36-in-2027 RetirementMoneyJar Student loan debt may follow workers well beyond their younger years, with new research finding borrowers in their 40s had substantially less money accumulated in their 401(k) accounts than their peers without student loans. Student loan debt may follow workers well beyond their younger years, with new research finding borrowers in their 40s had substantially less money accumulated in their 401(k) accounts than their peers without student loans.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8488 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/student-loan-debt-retirement Student-Debt Test driving potential long-term commitments before retirement gives you time to determine what you truly enjoy, adjust your plans and explore other passions. Test driving potential long-term commitments before retirement gives you time to determine what you truly enjoy, adjust your plans and explore other passions.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8487 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/petersen-oct-2026 MattewPetersen Unpaid caregiving can make it harder for Americans to save for retirement and may even push some into retirement earlier than planned, according to new research. Unpaid caregiving can make it harder for Americans to save for retirement and may even push some into retirement earlier than planned, according to new research.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8486 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/unpaid-caregiving-retirement-security Elderly person in wheelchair, caregiver, Everyone’s situation is unique, but comparing advisors and firms can help you understand what options and tools are available to you.  Everyone’s situation is unique, but comparing advisors and firms can help you understand what options and tools are available to you. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8485 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/mercer-oct-2026 NicholasMercer.jpg Hedging against weaknesses and threats — both known and unknown — helps solidify your long-term financial foundation. Saving for retirement independent of the value of your business is one way you can begin diversifying and safeguarding yourself from business risk. Hedging against weaknesses and threats — both known and unknown — helps solidify your long-term financial foundation. Saving for retirement independent of the value of your business is one way you can begin diversifying and safeguarding yourself from business risk.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8484 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/meehan-oct-2026 SheaMeehan.jpg An effort to make retirement savings available to more Washington workers is moving forward as its July 2027 launch date approaches. An effort to make retirement savings available to more Washington workers is moving forward as its July 2027 launch date approaches.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8483 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wa-saves-2027-launch RetirementMoneyJar rachel@tcjournal.biz Amateur radio has led one retired Tri-Citian to many incredible conversations and connections over the years – and the hobby can also serve a crucial role in emergency situations. Amateur radio has led one retired Tri-Citian to many incredible conversations and connections over the years – and the hobby can also serve a crucial role in emergency situations. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8423 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8423-when-cell-service-fails-this-tri-citian-has-a-signal Mike-Tesky-ham-radio rachel@tcjournal.biz A funeral home that’s tied to Einan’s at Sunset is moving its office from the Southridge area of Kennewick to the city’s downtown core. A funeral home that’s tied to Einan’s at Sunset is moving its office from the Southridge area of Kennewick to the city’s downtown core.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8289 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8289-funeral-home-moves-to-downtown-kennewick CODA-Heather-Shepherd Romance scams have gone high-tech. Here's what seniors need to know. Romance scams have gone high-tech. Here's what seniors need to know.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8281 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/tomlinson-sept-2026 KayTomlinson.jpg ty@tcjournal.biz A new developer to the Tri-Cities is planning to build an assisted living and memory care community on vacant land near the currently-under-construction intersection of Steptoe Street and Tapteal Drive in Richland. A new developer to the Tri-Cities is planning to build an assisted living and memory care community on vacant land near the currently-under-construction intersection of Steptoe Street and Tapteal Drive in Richland.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8045 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8045-new-assisted-living-memory-care-facility-coming-to-wye-area Tapteal Steptoe It’s a landmark moment for the endeavor known as WA Cares, envisioned as a means to help Washington’s workforce afford long-term care and services as they age. It’s a landmark moment for the endeavor known as WA Cares, envisioned as a means to help Washington’s workforce afford long-term care and services as they age.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8072 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/nations-first-state-run-long-term-care-insurance-program-about-to-launch-in-wa 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 rachel@tcjournal.biz Plans are in the works for a large 94-bed memory care facility off West Van Giesen Street in West Richland. Plans are in the works for a large 94-bed memory care facility off West Van Giesen Street in West Richland.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7797 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/west-richland-memory-care memory-care rachel@tcjournal.biz This unlikely rock band – made up of local business leaders and retirees – has grown beyond a one-time gig for a fundraiser into an unexpected outlet for connection, collaboration and community involvement. This unlikely rock band – made up of local business leaders and retirees – has grown beyond a one-time gig for a fundraiser into an unexpected outlet for connection, collaboration and community involvement.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7793 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/soup-dogs Soup-Dogs-1 Opponents of Washington’s new income tax on high earners filed a lawsuit April 9, arguing the controversial law is unconstitutional and in conflict with nearly a century of state Supreme Court precedent. Opponents of Washington’s new income tax on high earners filed a lawsuit April 9, arguing the controversial law is unconstitutional and in conflict with nearly a century of state Supreme Court precedent.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7733 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/court-battle-ignites-over-washingtons-new-income-tax The Richland Public Facilities District, or RPFD, has selected the grassroots group that has worked for decades to establish a performing arts center in the Tri-Cities to study how an existing outdoor amphitheatre can better support community and cultural events. The Richland Public Facilities District, or RPFD, has selected the grassroots group that has worked for decades to establish a performing arts center in the Tri-Cities to study how an existing outdoor amphitheatre can better support community and cultural events.  

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7732 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/arts-center-task-force-to-lead-reach-museum-amphitheater-study Reach Museum ty@tcjournal.biz The board of the Tri-Cities' transit agency unanimously agreed April 9 to fire its embattled top administrator following an investigation into allegations of financial malfeasance. The board of the Tri-Cities' transit agency unanimously agreed April 9 to fire its embattled top administrator following an investigation into allegations of financial malfeasance. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7731 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/ben-franklin-transit-ceo-is-out Thomas Drotz Feature http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7730 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/our-new-normal-wa-confronts-another-year-of-drought Washington State University Tri-Cities' top leader will oversee two additional campuses as the WSU system seeks to modernize its administrative structure. Washington State University Tri-Cities' top leader will oversee two additional campuses as the WSU system seeks to modernize its administrative structure. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7729 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wsu-tri-cities-leaders-role-expands Sandra Haynes ty@tcjournal.biz A West Richland winery that has sold most of its wine to an Italian wine producer for the past 15 year plans to liquidate its inventory over the coming months to pay back its creditors. A West Richland winery that has sold most of its wine to an Italian wine producer for the past 15 year plans to liquidate its inventory over the coming months to pay back its creditors. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7728 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/west-richland-winery-declares-bankruptcy Pacific Rim rachel@tcjournal.biz After several months of changes, from adding programs to a major name change and rebrand, the leader of one of the largest social-service nonprofits in the Tri-Cities has parted ways as the agency works to “align” with its “long-term vision.” After several months of changes, from adding programs to a major name change and rebrand, the leader of one of the largest social-service nonprofits in the Tri-Cities has parted ways as the agency works to “align” with its “long-term vision.”

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7690 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/senior-focused-agency-parts-ways-with-top-leader Generational Care United in a quest for knowledge, a group of women meets monthly in Richland to focus on “intelligent inquiry” as a means of personal growth. United in a quest for knowledge, a group of women meets monthly in Richland to focus on “intelligent inquiry” as a means of personal growth.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7671 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/questers The Questers nathan@tcjournal.biz http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7712 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:30:01 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7712-largest-retirement-homes Family caregivers in Washington state provide an estimated $25 billion worth of unpaid care each year, according to a new report from AARP. Family caregivers in Washington state provide an estimated $25 billion worth of unpaid care each year, according to a new report from AARP. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7689 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/report-wa-family-caregivers-provide-25-billion-yearly-in-labor You don’t need to know every scam out there to protect yourself. Scammers rely on rushing you and keeping you quiet. Slowing down – even for a few minutes – can make all the difference. You don’t need to know every scam out there to protect yourself. Scammers rely on rushing you and keeping you quiet. Slowing down – even for a few minutes – can make all the difference.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7662 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:41 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/simple-pause-can-save-you-a-lot-of-trouble KayTomlinson.jpg rachel@tcjournal.biz More than 50 people turned out for a March 25 town hall updating the community on the progress of a Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery. More than 50 people turned out for a March 25 town hall updating the community on the progress of a Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7649 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/proposed-veterans-cemetery-site RichlandVetsCemeteryMap.jpg As spring arrives, we remember that serving veterans means more than meeting urgent needs. It is also about helping restore purpose, build connections and create lasting change. As spring arrives, we remember that serving veterans means more than meeting urgent needs. It is also about helping restore purpose, build connections and create lasting change.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7643 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7643-programs-aim-to-help-veterans-to-find-renewed-purpose KristopherDahir.jpg rachel@tcjournal.biz For those who struggling with life changes, sadness or isolation as they age, a local Pasco program offers mental health services aimed specifically at seniors 65 and older. For those who struggling with life changes, sadness or isolation as they age, a local Pasco program offers mental health services aimed specifically at seniors 65 and older.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7638 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/Senior-Life-Solutions Senior Life Solutions.jpg rachel@tcjournal.biz For more than 40 years, a local nonprofit has helped keep the elderly and the developmentally disabled moving and engaged through their day services. The organization’s work helps keep clients in their homes and cuts down on hospitalizations. For more than 40 years, a local nonprofit has helped keep the elderly and the developmentally disabled moving and engaged through their day services. The organization’s work helps keep clients in their homes and cuts down on hospitalizations. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7637 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/adult-day-services Adult Day Services employees.jpg