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Construction labor market contracts nationwide in December

February 5, 2026
TCAJOB Staff

All but one metro area in Washington state lost construction jobs in December compared to the same time a year prior, according to the latest jobs data released by federal labor officials. 


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More leadership changes at Lamb Weston

February 5, 2026
Ty Beaver

The global potato processor with a large presence in the Mid-Columbia is shuffling more new faces into its top leadership roles as it continues to recover from sluggish sales and other challenges from past years. 


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Scam targets Franklin County homeowners

February 5, 2026
TCAJOB Staff

Franklin County officials are warning residents to beware of emails requesting wire payments to finalize permit applications. 


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Prosser fruit processor wins $20K state grant to expand

February 4, 2026
Ty Beaver

A popular Prosser fruit and chocolate artisan shop will use a recently-awarded state grant to expand its ability to produce more of its cherry-based treats. 


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Kennewick schools seeks businesses for student job fair

February 3, 2026
TCAJOB Staff

Kennewick School District’s annual student job fair is coming up and is looking for businesses interested in offering real-world opportunities for the next generation of workers. 


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Legacy clothing retailer closing Columbia Center mall location

February 2, 2026
TCAJOB Staff

A more than 100-year-old clothing retailer that was part of a merger last year with JCPenney and Columbia Center mall owner Simon Property Group will shutter all 200 of its stores, including in the Tri-Cities. 


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Port fires chief financial officer, auditor

February 2, 2026
Rachel Visick

The Port of Benton fired its chief financial officer and auditor for unsatisfactory performance during a special meeting Feb. 2. The move is the latest in a series of abrupt changes at the port since commissioners suspended their executive director less than a month ago.  


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Mid-Columbia ports to partner with Seattle, Tacoma on logistics hub

February 1, 2026
TCAJOB Staff

Representatives from the ports of Benton, Pasco and Walla Walla will sign an agreement Feb. 5 in Olympia with the ports of Seattle and Tacoma to leverage the Tri-Cities’ strategic location and resources to ease trade with the global market.


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Cascade Natural Gas reaches settlement over fatal fire

January 30, 2026
TCAJOB Staff

Kennewick-based Cascade Natural Gas Corp. will pay $2 million to settle violations issued by the state Utilities and Transportation Commission for a 2023 explosion that killed one and injured another. 


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WA picks EV charger projects to receive federal funding

January 30, 2026
Bill Lucia

Five awardees, including Energy Northwest, are on track to receive a combined $12.1 million in federal funding to build and operate electric vehicle charging stations at 14 locations along highways in Washington state.


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