Even though the U.S. now imports far less oil from the Persian Gulf than it once did, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz still drive up gasoline prices because oil is traded on a global market. When supply tightens anywhere, prices rise everywhere – including at American gas pumps.

Farmers market season kicks off this month with Pasco welcoming vendors and patrons alike to its downtown mercado. 

Washington state has sued Albertsons over allegations it has been overcharging customers for years via buy one, get one free offers. 

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection tariff refund system went live April 20, marking what small business advocates call a “complex” first step for entrepreneurs to recoup $166 billion in import taxes accrued under President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, which the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in February. 

A vacant Amazon warehouse in Pasco that cost nearly $140 million to build will soon see another $30 million in improvements to make it operational, reflecting a shift toward increased automation and leaner staffing.

Roughly eight months after they were closed, one of the four Rite Aid pharmacy buildings that served the Tri-Cities has found a new tenant.

Two auto part companies are expanding their Tri-Cities presence with two new stores. 

A downtown Kennewick bookstore is permanently closing its storefront due to smoke and water damage related to the fire at a neighboring restaurant three weeks ago. 

A new Washington state law offers a way to make change in an era without pennies. 

For years, Tri-Cities shoppers have made the trip to Union Gap, Spokane or the west side for discounted designer finds, but this fall a Nordstrom Rack will bring those deals closer to home.