After a low point last year, Washington has climbed three spots in the national rankings of the best states for business. But it remains less competitive than it was in the past. 

A national small business association has recognized Washington state legislators who support small businesses, including several in the Mid-Columbia.

High school seniors in Washington would need to complete student aid paperwork to graduate, under a proposal recently announced by Gov. Bob Ferguson.

The same manmade “forever chemicals” that stalled development at Vista Field for months have again been detected in the city of Kennewick’s drinking water. 

The Tri-Cities architecture firm sued by Moses Lake School District over the construction of the district’s newest elementary school will pay $1.85 million to help cover the cost of fixing problems with the building. 

A recall targeting all three Port of Benton commissioners moves forward after a Supreme Court ruling. The attorney for the port's executive director on paid leave since January alleges retaliation.

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.

It took close to six years and $600,000 to transform the former control tower of Naval Air Station Pasco into the Pasco Aviation Museum before it opened in 2018.

After years without a permanent stage, this arts group has found a place to call home that includes room for a theater.