The Port of Benton’s contract with an HR consultant has ended, and the consultant’s exit report highlights both progress made in strengthening the port’s culture and processes, and changes still needed.
Tri-Tech, CBC report growing demand as skilled trades training fills up faster than ever
July 13, 2026
CBC’s trade programs filled three months early this year as Tri-Tech Skills Center undergoes a $45 million expansion to meet surging demand for skilled workers.
New research has shown that employees who participated in workplace-based financial education programs had stronger financial knowledge and capability than those who didn’t.
Unemployment in the Tri-Cities continued its regular seasonal decline in May and more people have jobs than a year ago, but the number of unemployed workers also has grown.
Washington State University Tri-Cities and the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce will launch a new entrepreneurial training initiative this fall and they want your input on shaping it.
State worker unions expected tough salary conversations this year, even before Gov. Bob Ferguson warned of difficult spending decisions in Washington’s next budget.
Thousands of Tri-Cities workers at the Hanford nuclear site and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are watching a federal budget process that could determine whether a second consecutive year of deep job cuts can be avoided.
Pasco School District has kicked off projects aimed at supporting career and technical education, or CTE, in its high schools using proceeds from the bond approved by voters three years ago.