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State labor association gives Mid-Columbia lawmakers low marks

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Labor organizers are calling the recent 2026 legislative session a success for workers and their families and calling out lawmakers who didn’t support their efforts.

Microsoft selects Kennewick schools for AI workforce initiative

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Kennewick School District is one of 10 Washington school districts selected for a Microsoft program to expand artificial intelligence skills among the state’s future workforce.

Darigold to pay $2M in settlement over Yakima River pollution

ty@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

One of the state’s largest milk producers has reached a settlement with an environmental group related to pollution from its processing facility in Sunnyside.

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.

Columbia Gardens adds art studio to tenant mix

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

An art studio offering classes in oil painting, watercolors and mixed media has joined the collection of wineries and food trucks at Columbia Gardens Artisan Village in Kennewick.

After sitting idle for years, Pasco Amazon facility set for $30M overhaul

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

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.

Proposed $400M cut to Hanford funding follows record year

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

Only months after Congress funded cleanup at the Hanford site at its highest level ever, the White House is proposing to cut next year’s funding by about $400 million.

Mid-Columbia senators say legislative session yielded few wins

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

Mid-Columbia Republican state senators say the 2026 Washington legislative session delivered few wins for local businesses, agriculture and economic development projects, raising concerns about taxes, the state budget and regional priorities.

Farmers face tough row to hoe

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

Farmers face a fourth consecutive year of drought, forcing tough decisions on irrigation, crop survival and water management for orchards and vineyards across the state.

Small businesses left in limbo after public market closes

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

Several small businesses were left scrambling to find a new home when Kennewick’s Public Market at Columbia River Warehouse closed its doors at the end of March with little communication or explanation from its owners.

Richland store offers warehouse-style shopping, without a membership

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

CHEF’STORE in Richland offers professional chefs and home cooks a wide selection of restaurant-quality ingredients, kitchen equipment, and catering supplies—all without a membership fee.

Strategic site, ready workforce drive Rockwool’s Wallula project

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

Rockwool is preparing to begin construction on its $175 million manufacturing plant in Wallula, citing the region’s strategic location and strong local workforce pipeline.

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.”

25 years strong, Dust Devils help fuel Tri-Cities sports tourism

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

As the Tri-City Dust Devils mark their 25th year, its new ownership group is looking beyond baseball to position its stadiums as a year-round event venues – a strategy aimed at boosting tourism and drawing more visitors. That shift is appears to already underway at Gesa Stadium, with the Pasco ballpark set to host multiple World Cup fan zones this summer.

Brunch with a Mexican flair? Say no more – unless you also say mimosa flights

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

A popular Yakima brunch spot featuring mimosa flights, a menu with Mexican flavors and bright pink and flowery decor is opening a second location in Kennewick.

Snake River cruise stop coming to Burbank

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

Another port of call for cruises on the Columbia and Snake rivers will be welcoming passengers in the coming years.

Kennewick gives sewage a second life

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

Kennewick is turning wastewater and sewage sludge into nutrient-rich Class A fertilizer using innovative greenhouse-based technology, creating a sustainable, revenue-generating solution for the city.

Empty big-box storefront bounces back to life

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

A new entertainment option for kids and families is coming to the Tri-Cities this fall.

New multimillion-dollar terminal bolsters Pasco’s freight network

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

A North Carolina-based trucking company with a long history in the Tri-Cities has opened a new and larger shipping facility north of Pasco.

Longtime Kennewick lumber yard to open Horn Rapids showroom

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

Family-owned for more than 35 years, Tri-City Lumber is making its first expansion outside of Kennewick, adding a showroom in Richland’s Horn Rapids area.

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.

Spokane builder looks to cement presence in the Tri-Cities

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

A Spokane builder that has taken on an increasing number of high-profile construction projects in the Tri-Cities in recent years is looking to build a more permanent home for its operations in the area.

Vacant Rite Aid in Pasco draws retail attention

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

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.

Burger joint prepares move into vacant drive-in

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

The Tri-Cities is one step closer to getting its first location of a popular Portland-area burger joint.

Two auto part stores shift into expansion mode

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

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