https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/rss en-us As Washington state reels from a devastating wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes in Spokane last weekend, experts say the disaster has cast newfound uncertainty over a property insurance market that had just begun to stabilize. As Washington state reels from a devastating wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes in Spokane last weekend, experts say the disaster has cast newfound uncertainty over a property insurance market that had just begun to stabilize. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8221 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/spokane-fires-could-be-latest-disaster-to-unsettle-property-insurance-market Spokane-Fires The state’s latest revenue forecast is a mixed bag and has some observers concerned about what future budget pressures could bring to bear. The state’s latest revenue forecast is a mixed bag and has some observers concerned about what future budget pressures could bring to bear. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8219 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/latest-wa-economic-report-still-leaves-some-uneasy MinimumWage_money A Snohomish-based winery has acquired full ownership of one of the more coveted vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills. A Snohomish-based winery has acquired full ownership of one of the more coveted vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8218 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/winery-fully-acquires-prized-horse-heaven-hills-vineyard Quilceda-Creek 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 Gesa Credit Union has donated $25,000 and is committing an additional $50,000 to support those affected by the wildfires that have devastated Spokane’s Westside and Northside areas this past weekend. Gesa Credit Union has donated $25,000 and is committing an additional $50,000 to support those affected by the wildfires that have devastated Spokane’s Westside and Northside areas this past weekend. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8207 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/gesa-commits-upward-of-75k-to-spokane-wildfire-support Gesa Credit Union As work on the intersection of Steptoe Street and Tapteal Drive in Richland nears completion, overnight closures are planned for this weekend. As work on the intersection of Steptoe Street and Tapteal Drive in Richland nears completion, overnight closures are planned for this weekend.  

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8205 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/richland-street-to-close-overnight Tapteal Steptoe Klickitat County is covered by rolling hills of hay production, vineyards and grazing livestock. But the county, which is roughly the size of Delaware and has about 24,300 residents, is also an epicenter in the region’s battles over clean energy facilities and more recently, data centers. Klickitat County is covered by rolling hills of hay production, vineyards and grazing livestock. But the county, which is roughly the size of Delaware and has about 24,300 residents, is also an epicenter in the region’s battles over clean energy facilities and more recently, data centers. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8204 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/rising-tension-in-central-wa-as-farmland-is-eyed-for-energy-and-data-center-projects Nine Canyon Wind Project Unhealthy air quality has prompted Kennewick and Richland to postpone their National Night Out events, both set for Aug. 4. Unhealthy air quality has prompted Kennewick and Richland to postpone their National Night Out events, both set for Aug. 4. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8203 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/national-night-out-postpone NewsUpdate.jpg Public employees represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees have announced plans for a statewide walkout on Aug. 31 in response to what they called subpar pay and program cuts. Public employees represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees have announced plans for a statewide walkout on Aug. 31 in response to what they called subpar pay and program cuts. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8201 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/washingtons-incredibly-frustrated-public-employees-call-for-walkout Washington State Flag State ecology officials recently said it’s not all bad news when it comes to the current state of Washington’s water year. But just like water, good news is also in short supply. State ecology officials recently said it’s not all bad news when it comes to the current state of Washington’s water year. But just like water, good news is also in short supply. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8200 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/halfway-through-water-year-wa-drought-shows-no-sign-of-ending Drought ty@tcjournal.biz Amazon will host a community open house for its proposed data center near the Tri-Cities at Wallula Gap for those interested in learning about the project. Amazon will host a community open house for its proposed data center near the Tri-Cities at Wallula Gap for those interested in learning about the project. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8199 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/amazon-to-host-wallula-gap-data-center-open-house Amazon Data A recent study shows there’s good reason air travel experts are suggesting a nonstop flight from the Tri-Cities to Hawaii may be in the region’s future. A recent study shows there’s good reason air travel experts are suggesting a nonstop flight from the Tri-Cities to Hawaii may be in the region’s future. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8189 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/report-demand-for-hawaii-flights-high-in-washington Tri-Cities Airport Voters in Benton and Franklin counties have until 8 p.m. Aug. 4 to get their August primary ballot into a drop box and have their vote counted. Voters in Benton and Franklin counties have until 8 p.m. Aug. 4 to get their August primary ballot into a drop box and have their vote counted. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8188 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/primary-ballots-due-tomorrow Washington’s Department of Agriculture did not complete hundreds of mandated inspections at egg production and packing plants for the past two years, posing health risks to consumers, according to a new state audit. Washington’s Department of Agriculture did not complete hundreds of mandated inspections at egg production and packing plants for the past two years, posing health risks to consumers, according to a new state audit. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8187 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/egg-facility-inspections-in-wa-still-falling-short-of-state-requirements Eggs Planning outdoor activities this weekend? Before you head out, a new interactive map from Washington State University can tell you whether smoky skies will be a problem. Planning outdoor activities this weekend? Before you head out, a new interactive map from Washington State University can tell you whether smoky skies will be a problem. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8186 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/smoky-skies-this-weekend-new-wsu-tool-has-your-forecast Smoke Map Richland has a new reason to scream for ice cream. Richland has a new reason to scream for ice cream. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8185 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/shop-known-for-custom-ice-cream-creations-opens-in-richland Coldstone Location A California-based winery has bought the branding for a West Richland winemaker that declared bankruptcy earlier this year. A California-based winery has bought the branding for a West Richland winemaker that declared bankruptcy earlier this year. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8184 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/bankrupt-west-richland-winemaker-sells-wine-label Pacific Rim It’s three months until Halloween and one of the holiday’s primary retailers has announced which vacant Tri-Cities storefronts it will bring back from the dead for the season. It’s three months until Halloween and one of the holiday’s primary retailers has announced which vacant Tri-Cities storefronts it will bring back from the dead for the season. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8183 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/spirit-halloween-readies-for-spooky-season Spirit Halloween Kennewick-2026 Another fast-food restaurant specializing in southern-style chicken has opened in the Tri-Cities. Another fast-food restaurant specializing in southern-style chicken has opened in the Tri-Cities. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8182 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/a-new-spot-for-your-chicken-fix-is-open-in-pasco Slim Chickens Nordstrom shoppers, prepare yourselves: Nordstrom Rack has announced the opening date for its Kennewick store and there will be deals to be had. Nordstrom shoppers, prepare yourselves: Nordstrom Rack has announced the opening date for its Kennewick store and there will be deals to be had. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8181 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/opening-date-set-for-tri-cities-first-nordstrom-rack Tri-Cities Center and Nordstrom The achievement marks back-to-back years that Washington high schoolers set a record for the number of completed financial aid applications. The achievement marks back-to-back years that Washington high schoolers set a record for the number of completed financial aid applications. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8179 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/completed-student-aid-applications-hit-new-high-mark-with-was-class-of-2026 FAFSA financial aid college ty@tcjournal.biz The Yakama Nation has reached a settlement with the developers of a 1,300-acre solar energy project that tribal leaders said would encroach upon sites where the Yakamas traditionally gather food and medicine. The Yakama Nation has reached a settlement with the developers of a 1,300-acre solar energy project that tribal leaders said would encroach upon sites where the Yakamas traditionally gather food and medicine. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8178 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/yakama-nation-solar-developer-reach-settlement Carriger-Solar Hanford site contractors, U.S. Department of Energy officials and other partners recently completed a test of technology for the still-under-construction High-Level Waste Facility of the site’s Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant two months ahead of schedule. Hanford site contractors, U.S. Department of Energy officials and other partners recently completed a test of technology for the still-under-construction High-Level Waste Facility of the site’s Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant two months ahead of schedule. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8177 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/hanford-site-team-partners-complete-melter-test-ahead-of-schedule Hanfored_Vitreous_Lab Postal workers in Washington state and across the country are joining together for a day of action July 28 to protect the U.S. Postal Service from what organizers call the threat of privatization. Postal workers in Washington state and across the country are joining together for a day of action July 28 to protect the U.S. Postal Service from what organizers call the threat of privatization. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8168 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wa-postal-workers-unite-for-day-of-action-to-protect-the-usps USPS van delivery.jpg Letter Carrier WIlliam Velez inside new Promaster Van A new report from a business-focused nonprofit points to slowing job growth, a difficult tax environment and other pressures as suppressing business in the state. A new report from a business-focused nonprofit points to slowing job growth, a difficult tax environment and other pressures as suppressing business in the state. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8167 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/report-highlights-washingtons-changing-business-climate Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are teaming up with one of Amazon’s companies to find artificial intelligence tools that can help make the electric grid more reliable and secure. Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are teaming up with one of Amazon’s companies to find artificial intelligence tools that can help make the electric grid more reliable and secure. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8166 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/pnnl-amazon-look-at-ai-to-solve-grid-challenges Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland Builders saw slightly lower materials costs in June compared to May but prices are still highly elevated compared to a year ago. Builders saw slightly lower materials costs in June compared to May but prices are still highly elevated compared to a year ago. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8165 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/report-cost-of-construction-materials-continues-to-climb Costco-Land.jpg Washington’s official investment education savings plan has seen strong growth in the last year, demonstrating an increased demand by families to save for their childrens’ education and career goals. Washington’s official investment education savings plan has seen strong growth in the last year, demonstrating an increased demand by families to save for their childrens’ education and career goals. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8164 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wa-education-savings-plan-sees-growth RHS-grad-2 One of the Tri-Cities' largest employers closed out its 2026 fiscal year on a high note according to its latest quarterly report. One of the Tri-Cities' largest employers closed out its 2026 fiscal year on a high note according to its latest quarterly report. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8163 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/lamb-weston-sees-upward-trajectory-to-wrap-up-fiscal-year Lamb Weston The city of Pasco is unveiling a new statue at Peanuts Park tomorrow, honoring Noburo “Peanuts” Fukuda. The city of Pasco is unveiling a new statue at Peanuts Park tomorrow, honoring Noburo “Peanuts” Fukuda.  

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8162 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/pasco-to-unveil-peanuts-park-statue PeanutsPark