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Eastern Washington housing more affordable, but most still priced out of market
Eastern Washington remains one of the more attainable parts of Washington for homebuyers, but a new housing report and local housing officials say rising construction costs, limited supply, mortgage
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Benton-Franklin jobs stayed steady as unemployment hit 4.5%
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Today, Washington’s Employment Security Department released August 2026 county jobless rates and employment data and highlighted a stable labor market in the Benton-Franklin region despite a seasonal rise in unemployment. Ajsa Suljic, the regional labor economist for Washington’s south central and southeast region, pointed to...
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Medical Building in Kennewick
Marcus & Millichap completed the sale of Cynergy Centre, a 20,284-square-foot medical office building in in Kennewick, Washington, for $5.1 million. “This transaction generated multiple offers within days of hitting the market, underscoring continued demand for well-located medical office investments in the Tri-Cities,” said Ruthanne Loar, associate investments. “It was especially notable that the buyer completed a 1031 exchange out of Texas and back into Washington, reflecting continued confidence in the long-term strength of the Kennewick market.”
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Richland City Council reviews 2027 budget, no 1% tax increase planned
RICHLAND, Wash. — The Richland City Council got an early look at the city’s 2027 budget during its September 22 meeting as staff said the draft plan does not include a 1% property tax increase. Finance Director Brandon Allen said the preliminary 2027 budget stood at just less...
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"Record, Reflect, Reconsider": How to get the most out of your insurance coverage
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- As costs rise around the country, as disasters become more frequent, and as insurance companies get away with giving you less, you likely need to be the one protecting yourself. Luckily, Oregon Consumer Justice has a new zine, an independently published magazine, which lays out a step-by-step...
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Proterra Pest Control Announces Flea Control Services
Proterra Pest Control has announced the expansion of its pest management services to include specialized flea control in Kennewick. The service addition is intended to provide local homeowners with another option for addressing flea infestations through inspection, treatment, prevention, and ongoing management. Fleas can be difficult to manage because infestations...
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Sandison New NASDA President and Judge Pauses USDA Scramble
From the Western Ag Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update. **During the 2026 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting in Maine, members elected Washington State Ag Director Derek Sandison as NASDA’s 2026–27 President. Sandison will lead NASDA in hosting the 2027 Annual...
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Learn more about WSU’s newest apple at the WA 64 preharvest field day on Sept. 24
Washington State University invites growers to learn more about the university’s new apple variety, WA 64, which will be branded as Sunflare. Beginning at 11 a.m. on Sept. 24, join Kate Evans, Stefano Musacchi, Manoella Mendoza and Bernardita Sallato at the WSU Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center’s Roza farm in Prosser to look at a demonstration block with fifth-leaf, second-leaf and newly planted trees on different rootstocks (Bud.9, G.969, G.890, G.41 + M.9-337 and G.11) in various tree training systems.
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Kennewick grain elevator set to go for auction
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A longtime grain elevator on West Clearwater Avenue is headed to an online auction on October 22, opening the door for a new use at one of Kennewick’s most recognizable properties. People across the Tri-Cities have likely passed the building many times, but its future...
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Profits Over Pages: The Inequity of Whitman’s New Printing Policy
Whitman College has once again shown how it puts students’ needs on the back burner while raking in money from unsuspecting alumni and friends. Whitman’s recent decision to cut WEPA printing funds for most students does not exist in a vacuum; it operates within a complex and inequitable web of strict no-technology policies, increased pricing and mandatory printed readings.
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Trade Show Executive Pardon Our Dust Report Preview: The Pace of Convention Center Expansions Levels Out
CHICAGO — The trend line for trade show facility construction continues to reach a point of equilibrium, although venues considering construction saw a slight rise from 20 in the spring of 2026 to 21 in the fall, according to the soon-to-be-released Trade Show Executive (TSE) Pardon Our Dust report.
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Kennewick’s Cynergy Center sells for $5M
A prominent commercial property in Kennewick’s Southridge area has come under new ownership. Cynergy Center, a more than 20,000-square-foot office building at the corner of 27th Avenue and Union Street, has sold for $5.1 million, according to a release. The new owner, listed as 4309 West 27th Place LLC, paid fully in cash.
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Winery closing Walla Walla tasting room
Mark Ryan Winery will close its Walla Walla tasting room by the end of September. The closure was announced on one of the Mark Ryan social media accounts on Sept. 10. It will have a closing celebration for its Dissident Club members on Sept. 27, which will include a sale of the tasting room’s furnishings, artwork and more.