Women in Leadership

Book lover finds her storybook ending in West Richland

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Amber Puzey is the first to tell you her shop, A Lettered Home, is not merely a bookstore – it’s a love letter to the city of West Richland, written with her own hand.

She ran the winery. Now she’s running the vineyard, too

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

When the Frichettes first bought the Red Mountain land for their vineyard and winery and lived in a mobile home on the property, Shae Frichette kept several raised beds of flowers and vegetables. Now she’s taking on her grandest gardening project to date as vineyard manager, along with creating overnight lodging experiences.

BFHD’s top administrator built her career on connection, not credentials

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

In nearly 13 years at Benton-Franklin Health District, the agency's district administrator worked her way from administrative assistant to district administrator – without the four-year degree many assumed the job required. Her approach to leadership, built on relationships rather than credentials, has shaped how the health district operates today.

Women overcome setbacks to lay foundation of new shop

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

It’s been a story of setbacks and survival for two women trying to launch their business, but with luck and a lot of resilience, they’ve opened a shop in West Richland.

Washington Roundtable leader pushes for crucial conversations amid growing business concerns

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The president of a nonprofit coalition of the state’s largest companies doesn’t deny business owners are feeling pressured from all sides. But Rachel Smith, president of Washington Roundtable, is “not part of the Chicken Little crowd."

Women-Owned Businesses

nathan@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:59:33 -0400

Registration open for Women in Business Conference

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400

About 100 tickets are left for the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference in September. The popular conference has sold out in recent years.

Chamber leader announces retirement

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The woman who has led the Tri-Cities’ largest business and professional network for the past 20 years has announced her plans to pass the torch.

Ferguson issues executive order supporting workplace accommodations for menopause

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Working women may soon have an easier time navigating a major life change in the workplace.

Tri-City businesses awarded $20K grants

ty@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 25 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

A long-time independent bookstore and a salon specializing in natural hair care have received $20,000 grants to help them to continue growing and serving the community.

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.

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.