A recent federal ruling that sets how much water must spill from and stay behind the lower Snake and some Columbia River dams is garnering mixed reactions from advocates for the infrastructure that supports agriculture, energy and transportation needs across the Pacific Northwest.
One of the nation’s largest contractor organizations is launching a campaign to encourage federal lawmakers to boost spending on transportation projects as a means to grow the economy while also creating demand for construction jobs.
If you use the Steptoe Street corridor for your daily commute, be prepared for the next phase of lane closures, reduced speeds and traffic revisions beginning Feb. 23.
The CEO of Ben Franklin Transit is taking voluntary paid administrative leave while an ongoing investigation into financial allegations continues amid union tensions.
Nearly $111.8 million in funding from the state’s Climate Commitment Act was spent in Benton and Franklin counties during the 2025 fiscal year, according to state-provided data.
The Port of Pasco is hoping Darigold will sell a sliver of the land its new processing facility sits on north of Pasco so the port can provide rail access to a neighboring lot at its Reimann Industrial Center.