https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/rss en-us Columbia Basin Veterans Center volunteers are building wheelchair ramps for aging and disabled veterans in the Tri-Cities, restoring independence and dignity. Columbia Basin Veterans Center volunteers are building wheelchair ramps for aging and disabled veterans in the Tri-Cities, restoring independence and dignity.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8176 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/dahir-aug-2026 KristopherDahir.jpg Seventy-five years ago, a legendary bronc named Snake competed at the Benton County Fair, helping build the reputation of Kennewick's rodeo. Seventy-five years ago, a legendary bronc named Snake competed at the Benton County Fair, helping build the reputation of Kennewick's rodeo.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8175 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/metcalf-aug-2026 GaleMetcalf.jpg The Snake River is simmering in the summer heat as it winds across western Idaho and southeastern Washington – and that’s something salmon can’t tolerate, literally. The Snake River is simmering in the summer heat as it winds across western Idaho and southeastern Washington – and that’s something salmon can’t tolerate, literally.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8174 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/river-temps-salmon Chinook salmon Male Chinook salmon staging for the upcoming spawn. They are starting to fight for the spawning dominance. jgoldsteinstreet@washingtonstatestandard.com It’s been 15 years since Washington voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative setting new standards for training and certifying home care aides. But while the changes included in Initiative 1163 have improved safety for people receiving care, the certification process for aides has been rife with bottlenecks, according to a new state audit. Most prospective aides don’t even finish the process. It’s been 15 years since Washington voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative setting new standards for training and certifying home care aides. But while the changes included in Initiative 1163 have improved safety for people receiving care, the certification process for aides has been rife with bottlenecks, according to a new state audit. Most prospective aides don’t even finish the process.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8173 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8173-why-was-certification-process-for-home-care-aides-is-getting-bogged-down In-Home-Care rachel@tcjournal.biz Local experts will answer questions about Medicare, financial planning, wellness and aging at home for adults planning ahead at upcoming Lifestyle & Longevity Forum in Richland. Local experts will answer questions about Medicare, financial planning, wellness and aging at home for adults planning ahead at upcoming Lifestyle & Longevity Forum in Richland.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8172 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/lifestyle-and-longevity-forum Kadie Jeziorowski Senior Times death notices - August 2026. Senior Times death notices - August 2026.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8171 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8171-senior-times-death-notices-august-2026 Death notices, obits Beautiful white lily flowers and burning candles on dark background Meals on Wheels menu for August 2026. Meals on Wheels menu for August 2026.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8170 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8170-meals-on-wheels-august-2026 MOW_Menu_Meals on Wheels rachel@tcjournal.biz For 100 years, the Kiwanis Club of Kennewick has served local kids — and now it's setting its sights on something bigger. The club is rallying support for a new Tri-City Union Gospel Mission shelter for women and children, with a 100th anniversary celebration dinner set for May 2027. Learn how the club got its start, and how you can help. For 100 years, the Kiwanis Club of Kennewick has served local kids — and now it's setting its sights on something bigger. The club is rallying support for a new Tri-City Union Gospel Mission shelter for women and children, with a 100th anniversary celebration dinner set for May 2027. Learn how the club got its start, and how you can help.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8169 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/kiwanis-100-ugm-women-shelter Womens-Shelter Meals on Wheels menu for July 2026. Meals on Wheels menu for July 2026.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8061 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8061-meals-on-wheels-menu-july-2026 MOW_Menu_Meals on Wheels Senior Times briefs for July 2026. Senior Times briefs for July 2026.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8060 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8060-senior-times-briefs-july-2026 BriefsST.jpg rachel@tcjournal.biz Nearly two years after the closure of the Edith Bishel Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, another senior-focused operation has set up shop in the center’s Kennewick building. Nearly two years after the closure of the Edith Bishel Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, another senior-focused operation has set up shop in the center’s Kennewick building. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8055 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/edith-bishel-center-continues-to-help-those-in-need-this-time-as-adult-family-home Kamiakin-Haven-Adult-Family-Home Senior Times death notices - July 2026 Senior Times death notices - July 2026

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8051 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/senior-times-death-notices-july-2026 Death notices, obits Beautiful white lily flowers and burning candles on dark background ty@tcjournal.biz Opposition to a Medicare pilot program that uses artificial intelligence to make coverage decisions continues to grow on both sides of the political aisle. Opposition to a Medicare pilot program that uses artificial intelligence to make coverage decisions continues to grow on both sides of the political aisle.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8047 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8047-opposition-to-medicare-ai-program-continues-to-grow Artificial-intelligence-AI rachel@tcjournal.biz A Pasco-based healthcare system is preparing to move one of its Kennewick clinics into a bigger space. A Pasco-based healthcare system is preparing to move one of its Kennewick clinics into a bigger space.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8046 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/tcch-to-double-providers-at-new-kennewick-clinic Tri-Cities-Community-Health-rendering-1 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 The first thunder on the Columbia echoing from the piston-fed energy of boats roaring across the surface waters of the Tri-Cities didn’t come from the inaugural race of Unlimited hydroplanes competing here 60 years ago. The first thunder on the Columbia echoing from the piston-fed energy of boats roaring across the surface waters of the Tri-Cities didn’t come from the inaugural race of Unlimited hydroplanes competing here 60 years ago.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8044 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/metcalf-july-2026 GaleMetcalf.jpg rachel@tcjournal.biz Richland Seniors Association’s longtime monthly ballroom dances have taken their final spin. Richland Seniors Association’s longtime monthly ballroom dances have taken their final spin. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8043 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/senior-dances-take-final-spin Senior-Dance-Main.jpg As America approaches its 250th anniversary, honoring veterans means more than remembering their service. Their sacrifices remind us that freedom requires ongoing responsibility from every citizen. The next chapter of the nation’s story depends not only on those who served in uniform, but on all Americans choosing to strengthen their communities, uphold democratic principles and pass those values to future generations. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, honoring veterans means more than remembering their service. Their sacrifices remind us that freedom requires ongoing responsibility from every citizen. The next chapter of the nation’s story depends not only on those who served in uniform, but on all Americans choosing to strengthen their communities, uphold democratic principles and pass those values to future generations.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8039 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/dahir-july-2026 KristopherDahir.jpg A Kennewick doctor who’s authored two books on his experiences has recently published a third book, which shares life lessons from a dog’s perspective. A Kennewick doctor who’s authored two books on his experiences has recently published a third book, which shares life lessons from a dog’s perspective. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7931 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:53:20 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7931-kennewick-doctor-publishes-third-book Book-of-Samuel Senior Times death notices - June 2026 Senior Times death notices - June 2026

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7922 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:53:20 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/senior-times-death-notices-june-2026 Death notices, obits Beautiful white lily flowers and burning candles on dark background The creation of the Continental Army and Washington’s leadership changed history forever. It was not only the beginning of America’s military, but it was also the beginning of a united nation. The creation of the Continental Army and Washington’s leadership changed history forever. It was not only the beginning of America’s military, but it was also the beginning of a united nation. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7919 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:53:20 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/dahir-june-2026 KristopherDahir.jpg The 1936 State Line earthquake, centered near Walla Walla and Milton-Freewater, Oregon, was a powerful 6.1 magnitude event that shook southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. The 1936 State Line earthquake, centered near Walla Walla and Milton-Freewater, Oregon, was a powerful 6.1 magnitude event that shook southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7918 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:53:20 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/metcalf-june-2026 GaleMetcalf.jpg Meals on Wheels menu for June 2026. Meals on Wheels menu for June 2026.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7917 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:53:20 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/meals-on-wheels-menu-june-2026 MOW_Menu_Meals on Wheels Senior Times briefs for May 2026. Senior Times briefs for May 2026.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7777 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7777-senior-times-briefs-may-2026 BriefsST.jpg On a day like Memorial Day, we reflect on those whose sacrifice cost them their very lives. On a day like Memorial Day, we reflect on those whose sacrifice cost them their very lives.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7769 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/dahir-may-2026 KristopherDahir.jpg The town known as Wallula celebrates its 164th birthday this spring, perched above Highway 12 about 15 or so miles east of Pasco en route to Walla Walla. The town known as Wallula celebrates its 164th birthday this spring, perched above Highway 12 about 15 or so miles east of Pasco en route to Walla Walla.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7763 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/metcalf-may-2026 Wallula 1915 Sternwheel Meals on Wheels menu for May 2026. Meals on Wheels menu for May 2026.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7762 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/meals-on-wheels-menu-may-2026 MOW_Menu_Meals on Wheels 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 A Kennewick resident was recently alerted to a house fire thanks to her dog. A Kennewick resident was recently alerted to a house fire thanks to her dog.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7653 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7653-dog-alerts-kennewick-woman-to-house-fire KFD_HouseFire.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