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KID refilling canals as pump comes back online

Sun, 17 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The irrigation district serving much of the city of Kennewick as well as other outlying areas of Benton County has begun refilling canals that went dry a week ago following repairs to a critical pumping station.

Habit Burger on Canal Drive opens May 20

Sun, 17 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The Tri-Cities’ second Habit Burger & Grill opens this week, bringing the California-based fast food chain’s charburgers into the growing Columbia Center shopping and entertainment area.

Feds award Framatome $8.8 million to expand production

ty@tcjournal.biz — Sun, 17 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Framatome is one of a handful of companies that will receive federal funding to build out fuel production for the next generation of nuclear power reactors, and that money is coming directly to its Richland plant.

WSU online MBA programs highly ranked by business publication

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Looking to earn your MBA from a highly-regarded academic program? You need not look further than across the Palouse.

Richland seeking members for public facilities board

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Interested in helping shape future plans for the outdoor amphitheater at the Reach Museum as well as other public facilities in Richland? Now is your opportunity.

WA sues Providence, alleging it failed to accommodate pregnant, nursing workers

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The Washington state Attorney General’s Office is suing the owner and operator of Kadlec Regional Medical Center for allegedly repeatedly failing to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant and nursing employees working throughout its hospitals.

PNNL faces deeper workforce cuts under proposed federal budget

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The Tri-Cities’ largest employer eliminated an estimated 400 jobs last year amid federal budget cuts and shifting priorities. This year, it could be forced to cut more than twice that number.

Report faults former transit CEO for impatience with public processes

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The investigator hired by Ben Franklin Transit’s board of directors to review five allegations of malfeasance by Tom Drozt found two instances where the now-fired CEO of the regional transit agency likely violated procurement and financial policies.

Hanford advisory group warns membership delays may jeopardize its work

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

One of the leaders of the citizen-led group that advises the U.S. Department of Energy on the Hanford site cleanup recently warned it is on the cusp of being unable to function due to federal authorities’ delay in confirming its membership.

Hanford advocates push back on proposed federal cleanup cuts

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to Hanford cleanup funding is drawing backlash from Washington officials, unions and watchdog groups, despite DOE assurances that critical work will continue uninterrupted.

Port pauses executive director investigation amid recall appeal

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Port of Benton commissioners have paused their investigation of the organization’s top leader until the recall that port commissioners are appealing is resolved.

Judge rejects bid to dismiss claim in Moses Lake school lawsuit

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A Grant County judge has denied a request from a Tri-Cities architecture firm to dismiss part of a lawsuit tied to a Moses Lake elementary school it designed.

This site offers one stop for Hanford job seekers

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A new jobs website aggregates job postings from every prime Hanford site contractor and other energy-adjacent employers such as Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Energy Northwest and Framatome.

City severs unpermitted water connections at Richland Airport; investigation underway

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

About a year after the discovery of unmetered and unpermitted water connections at the Richland Airport, the city of Richland has cut off the water connection to several hangars, and an outside investigation is currently underway.

Airport passenger growth levels off after post-pandemic surge

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Passenger traffic at the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco has leveled off after years of post-pandemic growth, with 2026 boardings slightly down amid shifting airline capacity, economic uncertainty and rising fuel costs.

New youth center aims to provide safe space for kids

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A nonprofit dedicated to mentoring youth ages 8 to 17 recently opened a new youth center to “offer a safe haven” for kids.

Kennewick bans cryptocurrency kiosks

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Kennewick has banned kiosks that allow individuals to buy and trade various cryptocurrencies.

This brewery is still tapping into success after nearly 30 years

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The owners of Ice Harbor Brewing Co. in Kennewick have tapped into a business partnership that has lasted longer than many marriages. Yet here the two owners are, closing in on three decades together as the founders of a brewery that regularly produces award-winning beer that draws legions of fans.

Flexible office space finds new home in Richland

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

This established flexible office and coworking space company has expanded with a new location to serve remote workers, entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Grant to help equip students for high-demand nuclear jobs

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy recently awarded a $1.4 million grant to WSU to develop a Reactor Ready Training Program to address workforce gaps in the nuclear industry.

Here’s how much it’ll cost to swim at Pasco Aquatics Center

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

It’s going to pay to be a Pasco resident when the new year-round Pasco Aquatics Center opens in mid-June.

New Pasco High program connects students to law, public safety careers

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Pasco High School students with an interest in criminal justice careers now have the option to get more exposure to the field before graduating high school.

He asked for a seat – and now he runs the school

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

More than a decade after a Hanford-focused trade school closed, Atomic Technical Institute is helping to fill a gap in training for environmental and nuclear safety jobs, creating a new pathway for workers to enter and advance in a field critical to the region’s workforce.

Richland district forms task force to chart long-range school needs

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The Richland School District has launched a community facilities task force to develop a long-range facilities plan following a failed bond measure in 2024 to build a third high school in West Richland.

Student pilot soars past milestones before graduation day

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

This Richland student has logged more than 300 flight hours, earned her private pilot’s license and instrument rating, and is now working toward her commercial license while still in high school, taking a nontraditional path toward a career in aviation outside the usual college route.

Rising construction costs push CBC project $8 million higher

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The price tag for Columbia Basin College’s future arts building has increased $8 million.

New apprenticeship aims to bolster early education workforce pipeline

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A new apprenticeship program launching this fall aims to address early education staffing challenges by creating clearer pathways into the field.

New partnership sets stage for university district in Kennewick

rsequeira@stateline.org — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Only months after Heritage University’s president said he wanted his institution to play a bigger role in the Tri-Cities, a new deal between the university and the city of Kennewick appears to be the first step toward that goal.

Kennewick plans $33M PFAS treatment plant after repeat detections

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The city of Kennewick plans a $33 million water treatment facility after detecting PFAS levels above Washington state action levels in March 2024 and March 2025.

Confidential buyer considers major project at Pasco industrial hub

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Another company is showing interest in the Port of Pasco’s fast-filling Reimann Industrial Center.