Retirement

Court battle ignites over Washington’s new income tax

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Opponents of Washington’s new income tax on high earners filed a lawsuit April 9, arguing the controversial law is unconstitutional and in conflict with nearly a century of state Supreme Court precedent.

Arts Center Task Force to lead Reach Museum amphitheater study

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The Richland Public Facilities District, or RPFD, has selected the grassroots group that has worked for decades to establish a performing arts center in the Tri-Cities to study how an existing outdoor amphitheatre can better support community and cultural events.

Ben Franklin Transit CEO is out

ty@tcjournal.biz — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The board of the Tri-Cities' transit agency unanimously agreed April 9 to fire its embattled top administrator following an investigation into allegations of financial malfeasance.

‘Our new normal’: WA confronts another year of drought

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

WSU Tri-Cities leader’s role expands

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Washington State University Tri-Cities' top leader will oversee two additional campuses as the WSU system seeks to modernize its administrative structure.

West Richland winery declares bankruptcy

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

A West Richland winery that has sold most of its wine to an Italian wine producer for the past 15 year plans to liquidate its inventory over the coming months to pay back its creditors.

Senior-focused agency parts ways with top leader

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

After several months of changes, from adding programs to a major name change and rebrand, the leader of one of the largest social-service nonprofits in the Tri-Cities has parted ways as the agency works to “align” with its “long-term vision.”

Richland club keeps lifelong learning alive for nearly six decades

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

United in a quest for knowledge, a group of women meets monthly in Richland to focus on “intelligent inquiry” as a means of personal growth.

Largest Retirement Homes

nathan@tcjournal.biz — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:30:01 -0400

Report: WA family caregivers provide $25 billion yearly in labor

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Family caregivers in Washington state provide an estimated $25 billion worth of unpaid care each year, according to a new report from AARP.

A simple pause can save you a lot of trouble

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:41 -0400

You don’t need to know every scam out there to protect yourself. Scammers rely on rushing you and keeping you quiet. Slowing down – even for a few minutes – can make all the difference.

Proposed veterans cemetery site offers visibility, access, serenity

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

More than 50 people turned out for a March 25 town hall updating the community on the progress of a Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery.

Programs aim to help veterans to find renewed purpose

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

As spring arrives, we remember that serving veterans means more than meeting urgent needs. It is also about helping restore purpose, build connections and create lasting change.

Local program supports seniors facing loneliness, life changes

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

For those who struggling with life changes, sadness or isolation as they age, a local Pasco program offers mental health services aimed specifically at seniors 65 and older.

‘Hidden gem’ program offers daytime health care for seniors

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

For more than 40 years, a local nonprofit has helped keep the elderly and the developmentally disabled moving and engaged through their day services. The organization’s work helps keep clients in their homes and cuts down on hospitalizations.

WA’s status solidifies as one of the most expensive places in US

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Drawing from an array of federal and state data, a new analysis shows the state’s cost of living rising faster than the national average over that time, with only California, New Jersey, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. considered more expensive in 2023.

Ferguson signs law to undo WA estate tax increase enacted last year

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Washington will soon end its reign as the state with the nation’s highest estate tax.

Fuse’s new leader comes out of retirement to usher in new era

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Fuse SPC is entering a new chapter as it reinvents both its leadership and its space to better serve the business community.

Feds repeal Biden-era rule requiring nursing homes to increase staffing

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

A federal rule aimed at improving patient outcomes in nursing homes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic will no longer be enforced, with health authorities saying it unduly burdened rural and tribal communities.

IRS raises retirement contribution limits for 2026

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

The IRS has announced increased retirement savings limits for 2026, with higher contributions allowed across 401(k)s, IRAs, SIMPLE plans and related programs.

Senior living community operator to invest $7M in facilities to settle state investigation

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

An Oregon-based operator of 10 senior living facilities in Washington state, including one in Richland, will spend millions of dollars on enhancing services, as well as giving $250 to each resident of its communities to settle a consumer protection investigation.

Measure to allow investment of WA Cares tax dollars in stock market on track for approval

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:58:04 -0500

Voters were giving the go-ahead Tuesday for the state to make stock market investments with payroll taxes collected for Washington’s new long-term care program.

Family caregivers feeling squeezed in Washington, report finds

jgoldsteinstreet@washingtonstatestandard.com — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:45:34 -0400

Roughly half of the more than 1.3 million family caregivers in Washington have been set back financially due to their responsibilities.

Have you saved enough for retirement? Studies say probably not

ty@tcjournal.biz — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Are you over the age of 50? Have you socked away six times your annual salary for retirement?

State expands capital gains, estate taxes, targeting the top 1%

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

A new state law introduces a tiered capital gains tax and increases the estate tax rates for high-value estates.

For the cost of a trip to Costco, consider paying for expert advice on estate plan

Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400

A person doesn’t need an attorney for anything in this world … just like a person doesn’t need a dentist for a root canal. But sometimes it’s worth the peace of mind that professionals can provide, especially when it comes to estate planning.

Pasco makes Forbes list for best places to retire

Tue, 13 May 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Its median home price of $406,000 – just above the national average – and slightly lower than average cost of living were cited as reasons for its selection.

Golf Courses of the Mid-Columbia

nathan@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:32:01 -0400

Largest Retirement Homes

nathan@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:32:01 -0400

Canyon Lakes’ multimillion-dollar updates will take course to next level

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Multimillion-dollar improvements for Canyon Lakes Golf Course include moving Golf Universe from Edison Avenue to the course, expanding the parking lot, revamping the restaurant and other improvements designed to attract more golfers and visitors.