https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/rss en-us rachel@tcjournal.biz A local nonprofit wants to buy a Kennewick park to build a new $6.5 million administration building. But the city hasn’t yet decided if it’s ready to give up the green space. A local nonprofit wants to buy a Kennewick park to build a new $6.5 million administration building. But the city hasn’t yet decided if it’s ready to give up the green space.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8571 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:10:00 -0500 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/hospice-agency-eyes-nearby-park-for-new-admin-office Chaplaincy-Zoe-Diaz Senior Times death notices - November 2026 Senior Times death notices - November 2026

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8566 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:10:00 -0500 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/death-notices-november-2026 Death notices, obits Beautiful white lily flowers and burning candles on dark background rachel@tcjournal.biz A vending-machine style donation initiative that made its Tri-Cities debut last November is back for three weeks this year. A vending-machine style donation initiative that made its Tri-Cities debut last November is back for three weeks this year. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8565 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:10:00 -0500 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/giving-machine-returns Giving-Machine Meals on Wheels menu for November 2026. Meals on Wheels menu for November 2026.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8564 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:10:00 -0500 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/meals-on-wheels-november-2026 MOW_Menu_Meals on Wheels rachel@tcjournal.biz Generational Care has hired a new executive director. Generational Care has hired a new executive director.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8563 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:10:00 -0500 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/gen-care-new-leader Matt-Kincaid The Social Security COLA provides essential relief, but many older Americans still find that their benefits do not keep pace with the costs they face. The Social Security COLA provides essential relief, but many older Americans still find that their benefits do not keep pace with the costs they face.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8553 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:10:00 -0500 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/ro-nov-2026 MargueriteRo.jpg rachel@tcjournal.biz A 76-year-old Richland author and retired fisheries scientist explores stories about growing older and saying goodbye in his latest book. A 76-year-old Richland author and retired fisheries scientist explores stories about growing older and saying goodbye in his latest book.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8552 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:10:00 -0500 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/dauble-book Dennis-Dauble-1 A former student recalls life in a one-room schoolhouse heated by a potbellied stove, where she later returned to teach the next generation of students. A former student recalls life in a one-room schoolhouse heated by a potbellied stove, where she later returned to teach the next generation of students.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8548 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:10:00 -0500 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/metcalf-nov-2026 GaleMetcalf.jpg Senior Times briefs for October 2026. Senior Times briefs for October 2026.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8441 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8441-senior-times-briefs-october-2026 BriefsST.jpg Meals on Wheels - October 2026 Meals on Wheels - October 2026

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8430 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8430-meals-on-wheels-october-2026 MOW_Menu_Meals on Wheels One of my earliest memories of enjoying a beautiful Tri-City summer sunrise was accompanying my brother on his Columbia Basin News paper route. One of my earliest memories of enjoying a beautiful Tri-City summer sunrise was accompanying my brother on his Columbia Basin News paper route.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8429 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/metcalf-oct-2026 GaleMetcalf.jpg nathan@tcjournal.biz Here’s our annual roundup of Tri-Cities area bazaars. Here’s our annual roundup of Tri-Cities area bazaars.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8428 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/holiday-bazaars-2026 Holiday-Bazaar-26 Senior Times death notices - October 2026 Senior Times death notices - October 2026

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8427 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8427-senior-times-death-notices-october-2026 Death notices, obits Beautiful white lily flowers and burning candles on dark background rachel@tcjournal.biz The Mid-Columbia Symphony is tuning up for its 82nd season after financial difficulties led to an abbreviated concert series the year before. This year, after abbreviating its slate of concerts in the 2025-26 season, the community is invited to give feedback on three candidates for the symphony’s next music director. The Mid-Columbia Symphony is tuning up for its 82nd season after financial difficulties led to an abbreviated concert series the year before. This year, after abbreviating its slate of concerts in the 2025-26 season, the community is invited to give feedback on three candidates for the symphony’s next music director.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8424 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/symphony-season Mid-Columbia-Symphony 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 Pasco’s Air Jubilee marks 100 years since the first U.S. contract airmail flight with a Sept. 26 reenactment, vintage planes and a horse-drawn stagecoach. Pasco’s Air Jubilee marks 100 years since the first U.S. contract airmail flight with a Sept. 26 reenactment, vintage planes and a horse-drawn stagecoach.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8298 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8298-pasco-museum-celebrates-100-years-of-commercial-aviation Pasco air mail Leon Cuddeback 1926 Whether you have questions about your benefits, need assistance navigating the claims process, or simply do not know where to begin, a veterans service officer can help point you in the right direction. Whether you have questions about your benefits, need assistance navigating the claims process, or simply do not know where to begin, a veterans service officer can help point you in the right direction.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8291 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/dahir-sept-2026 KristopherDahir.jpg Senior Times death notices - September 2026. Senior Times death notices - September 2026.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8290 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8290-senior-times-death-notices-september-2026 Death notices, obits Beautiful white lily flowers and burning candles on dark background 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 Born with significant hearing loss, a former Pasco resident defied the odds to finish in the top 10 of the 1989 Miss America pageant, competing as Miss Washington. Born with significant hearing loss, a former Pasco resident defied the odds to finish in the top 10 of the 1989 Miss America pageant, competing as Miss Washington.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8285 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/metcalf-sept-2026 GaleMetcalf.jpg Meals on Wheels menu for September 2026. Meals on Wheels menu for September 2026.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8284 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8284-meals-on-wheels-september-2026 MOW_Menu_Meals on Wheels 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 rachel@tcjournal.biz A small, flowering corner of Kadlec offers a place of refuge for staff entrenched in hospital work or family members anxiously awaiting updates on their loved ones’ health, and it’s maintained thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers. A small, flowering corner of Kadlec offers a place of refuge for staff entrenched in hospital work or family members anxiously awaiting updates on their loved ones’ health, and it’s maintained thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8280 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/kadlec-garden Meditation-Garden-1 Learn which candidates for federal, state and local offices will advance to the general election and if voters approved two fire district levies. Learn which candidates for federal, state and local offices will advance to the general election and if voters approved two fire district levies. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8206 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/check-the-first-count-of-primary-election-results Senior Times briefs for August 2026. Senior Times briefs for August 2026.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8209 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8209-senior-times-briefs-august-2026 BriefsST.jpg 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 the 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 the 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