Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business

4 days ago | tricitiesbusinessnews.com | Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero

Washington hospitals are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto a bill that would limit health insurance reimbursement rates for state workers and public school employees. The bill is designed to reduce health care costs for the state. But the Washington State Hospital Association says it shifts the burden to care providers and that hospitals could lose around $100 million per year if the change becomes law.

1 week ago | tricitiesbusinessnews.com | Isobel Charle

A new report warned mass deportations of undocumented immigrants in Washington would lead to labor shortages and make many goods and services more expensive. Washington is home to 325,000 undocumented immigrants, many of whom work in agriculture, construction, and caregiving.

2 weeks ago | tricitiesbusinessnews.com | Ty Beaver

It was the roses near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Kennewick that set Kevin Veleke on the path to bringing the veterans memorials scattered around the city back to their former glory. The Marine veteran of the Vietnam War was pruning the thorny bushes at the memorial when other veterans he volunteered with told him about the four other veterans memorials. And after visiting them, he saw they were in need of care. Fast forward to today.

3 weeks ago | tricitiesbusinessnews.com | Ty Beaver

The cost of the first phase of the Tri-Cities Airport’s next expansion will be more affordable than estimated. Port of Pasco commissioners unanimously agreed during their April 23 meeting to award the project to Richland-based Fowler Construction for just over $13 million. The primary portion of the project includes expansion of the baggage area foroutbound baggage and improvements at two gates. Fowler also will build three jetbridgesat Gates 2 and 5 as part of the project.

1 month ago | tricitiesbusinessnews.com | Rachel Visick |Ty Beaver |Robin Wojtanik

The Pacific Northwest stands at a pivotal crossroads when it comes to the future of energy. Blessed with an abundance of hydropower resources, the region has an unparalleled opportunity to lead the nation in developing a hydrogen economy. By leveraging both its hydroelectric resources and heavy industry sectors, the PNW can create a new wave of economic prosperity and develop a regional energy hub that will benefit local industry and consumers. Hydrogen is a critical component of our energy future.