Mid-Year Economic Review

PNNL braces for layoffs, furloughs

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

The Tri-Cities’ largest employer considers layoffs and furloughs in response to federal budget proposal.

Funds released to avert Hanford layoffs, but deeper cuts loom

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Employee layoffs at a Hanford site subcontractor were reportedly averted after one of the state’s U.S. senators criticized one of President Donald Trump’s cabinet members for not providing budgeted funds. But more funding cuts may be on the horizon at the nuclear cleanup site.

Tri-City housing, commercial sectors reflect a tale of two markets

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

It’s a tale of two markets when it comes to residential and commercial properties in the Tri-Cities so far in 2025.

Tri-Cities labor force shows signs of plateauing

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

The Tri-Cities labor market has a lot going for it in 2025 when it comes to workers but it may be reaching a plateau.

Finding balance and adapting in post-inflationary economy

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

By setting up sound financial practices and making a plan for where you’d like to get to, business leaders and consumers alike will be better positioned to stay on track and meet their goals.

Ferguson wants agencies to look for deeper cuts

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:20:35 -0400

The warning from the Democratic governor comes amid an increasingly gloomy budget outlook and underscores that the state’s financial difficulties are not over.