Women in Leadership

WSU Tri-Cities leader’s role expands

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Washington State University Tri-Cities' top leader will oversee two additional campuses as the WSU system seeks to modernize its administrative structure.

Want equal pay, protection from harassment? Put more women in leadership

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

More women in leadership is our best hope to close the wage gap and hold corporations and government accountable when our rights are violated.

WA apprenticeship tackles child care shortage head-on

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400

A Washington nonprofit is addressing the need for child care and on-the-job training at the same time by using an apprenticeship model, which combines paid work and certification.

Washington’s gender wage gap is widening, study finds

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The wage gap between men and women in Washington is the second widest in the country.

This entrepreneur’s recipe for success? Lead her four businesses with heart

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400

This Kennewick woman’s drive fuels all four of her businesses, plus a house flipping side hustle.

Hanford manager says progress continues despite federal challenges

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

Even as potential budget cuts and other shifts at the federal level introduce complications in the Hanford site’s cleanup mission, progress on initiatives is continuing, according to one Hanford site official.

Positive energy is hallmark of chamber’s popular women’s conference

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400

“When you walk in the convention center that morning, the … female, positive, encouraging energy is just palpable … and I loved being a part of that.”

Q&A with Lindsey Myhre

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Q&A with Lindsey Myhre, president and CEO of STCU.

Women-Owned Businesses

nathan@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

From entry level to CEO, meet STCU’s new leader

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0400

STCU has named a new permanent president and CEO, the sixth in its 91-year history and its first woman.

Women’s commission’s new leader is ready to get to work

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

The new leader at the state’s Women’s Commission is ready to get to work, both in advocating for women who work and also in making sure they have the resources they need.

Eight honored with WSU Tri-Cities Women of Distinction awards

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Washington State University Tri-Cities honored eight individuals with this year’s Women of Distinction award for contributions to the campus and across the Tri-Cities community.

Women in leadership can provide a catalyst for change

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

In this month’s Journal, we are pleased to shine a spotlight on some impressive female leaders in the Tri-Cities.

This women-led organization is making ripple effects of good

sara@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities, a nonprofit that’s been making an impact locally for nearly a quarter century, believes that empowering women and children leads to healthier families and a healthier community.

She helps drive WSU Tri-Cities’ commitment to serving Latino students

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

A Washington State University Tri-Cities manager earned two awards in the past year, honoring her leadership and ongoing work in helping the university gain a certification for intentionally serving Latinos.

Woman-owned store sells military surplus, uniforms

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

A unique Richland store specializing in military surplus equipment and law enforcement uniforms recently received state certification as a Women Business Enterprise.

Her banking career is rooted in passion for helping others

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

A Kennewick woman built a career in banking and serves the community through both her banking work at Washington Trust Bank and her service in nonprofits.

Kennewick doctor brings unique expertise to women’s gastroenterology

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Gastro Health’s Tri-Cities Endoscopy Center recently added a new gastroenterologist to its Kennewick team. Dr. Amber Charoen is one of only a few female gastroenterologists working in the Columbia Basin in what is a male-dominated field of medicine.

Q&A with Amy Basche

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Q&A with Amy Basche, president and general manager of Hanford Mission Integration Solutions, or HMIS.