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Voting underway in Washington in the midterm election

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Several counties began mailing ballots last week, well ahead of the Oct. 16 deadline to do so. People have until Oct. 26 to register or update their address online. After that you can register at a county election office or voting center, including on Election Day.

Study: Workers who fear AI replacement negatively impact workplaces

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0400

If you’ve been sharing big plans to adopt artificial intelligence and related tools at your business with your employees, you could be making them less productive.

Mid-Columbia solar projects get new ownership

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0400

A Maryland-based solar energy company has acquired two solar facilities under development located outside Connell and Othello.

Richland schools seek public input on next superintendent

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The Richland School District invites students, families, staff and community members to share the qualities they’d like to see in the district’s next superintendent.

Peacock closes, owners ready for new venture

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0400

A Richland coffee shop has closed two years after opening near Kennewick’s Resort at Hansen Park. But the owners are cooking up something new.

Local brewery wins award at national competition

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0400

A Richland brewery earned a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival.

Parade of Homes winners announced

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400

The Homebuilders Association of Tri-Cities has announced its Judges Choice awards for the 2026 Parade of Homes.

Fall college enrollment defies national trends

ty@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

At a time when colleges and universities across the country are facing declining enrollments, higher education institutions serving the Tri-Cities continue to buck that trend.

Court orders new investigation

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The Port of Benton’s suspended executive director scored a win in a recent court order that determined the port must restart its investigation relating to her suspension.

Cannabis industry veterans plan west Pasco dispensary

ty@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

After years of operating cannabis businesses and training retail workers across the country, two industry veterans are planning a new dispensary in west Pasco.

Hanford grout’s clay-like appearance draws scrutiny

ty@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Photos of clay-like grouted waste at Hanford have raised questions among watchdogs, but federal officials say the material meets applicable transportation safety requirements.

Data center debates heat up before projects arrive

ty@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Tri-Cities residents are calling for restrictions on data centers even though no projects have been formally proposed locally, prompting heated discussions at city council meetings.

Richland schools weigh smaller $103M bond

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A Richland School District task force is recommending a $103 million bond to modernize aging schools and address urgent repairs, with the school board weighing a possible February 2027 ballot measure.

Small film projects bring Tri-Cities into focus

ty@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Small film projects in the Tri-Cities are helping local arts and business advocates promote the region as a destination for future film, television and commercial productions.

Ironman brings millions, commits to three more years

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The recent Ironman triathlon once again brought thousands of visitors and millions of dollars in spending to the Tri-Cities. With a new three-year agreement in place, the region can expect that economic boost each September through 2029.

Richland company files for bankruptcy, citing canceled federal contracts

ty@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A Richland-based company that developed a way to convert waste to alternate energy sources such as hydrogen has filed for bankruptcy, indicating federal contracts canceled by the Trump administration cost it upward of $50 million in potential revenues.

Built here, bound for Japan

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A massive crane that’s been part of Pasco’s skyline for more than a decade is getting ready to ship to its final destination and put to work.

Tri-City cardrooms face closure unless new owner steps up

ty@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

It may be the final hand for two Tri-City cardrooms and that could put more than 200 people out of work.

Kadlec, partners invest in future healthcare workforce

ty@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The healthcare academy gives Tri-Cities high school students paid internships and a pathway to healthcare careers while helping build the region’s future workforce.

Officials work to develop road map for new STEM center

ty@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Columbia Basin College continues to work toward opening a new science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, learning center for all ages after receiving its largest philanthropic gift ever last year. But an opening date has not yet been set.

Student loan debt can take toll on retirement savings

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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.

Unpaid caregiving takes toll on retirement security

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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.

Diversify small business risk through retirement planning

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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.

New state retirement program prepares for 2027 launch

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

An effort to make retirement savings available to more Washington workers is moving forward as its July 2027 launch date approaches.

Manufacturing tour celebrates industry, highlights challenges

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A bus carrying lawmakers, students and business leaders rolled through the Tri-Cities as part of a statewide tour highlighting Washington manufacturers and their role in the economy.

Framatome plant poised to fuel next-generation reactors

ty@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Framatome has spent years upgrading its nuclear fuel manufacturing facility just north of Richland to prepare for the next generation of nuclear power – and those investments are beginning to pay off.

Sustainable aviation fuel project partners with engineering teams

ty@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The company behind a proposed sustainable aviation fuel plant just south of the Tri-Cities has recruited more members to its team to make the plant a reality.

PNNL researchers reinvent the rivet

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A team of scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is finding new methods of holding metals together to boost manufacturing efficiency and lower costs, and the technology has already won an award.

Egg processing facility opening pushed to 2027

ty@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A national egg producer planned to open one of its processing facilities in the Tri-Cities by the end of this year. That timeline has now been pushed back to 2027.

Demand prompts Prosser to pursue $81M medical center

ty@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Prosser Memorial Health’s latest $81 million construction project isn’t another hospital, but officials expect it to significantly enhance care for the Prosser community and beyond, much like the hospital that opened less than two years ago.