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An exhibition in Richland highlights the Latino contributions at Hanford
The Reach Museum in Richland is featuring a new exhibition called Migration to Community, which highlights the contributions of Hispanics and Latinos at Hanford.
Washington bills attempt to give public workers power to bargain on AI
There are only so many things employees get to have a say over in their jobs. Which laptops or messaging app your office uses might not be your call.
For a while, decisions on the use of technology in the workplace have been up to management for public workers in Washington state, thanks to a law passed in 2002. But now, some lawmakers want to pass an exemption that would allow public sector employees to bargain on one broad and ever-changing technology — artificial intelligence.
What to do if your insurance company says your home has too much wildfire risk
A home and outbuildings didn’t burn during a fast-moving fire. Some people are worrying more about homeowners policy cancellations in Washington state, as wildfire risk grows. (Credit: Bryan Flint /
New mural in children’s section of Lewiston City Library tells Nez Perce creation story
Nez Perce tribal members Renee Holt and Crescentia Hills see the mural of the Nez Perce creation story for the first time at a library event on Feb. 6, 2025.
Wenatchee residents join statewide push for immigrant rights in Olympia
A group from Wenatchee gathered in Olympia to advocate for immigrant rights on Jan. 30. Clockwise from left, Liz Oropeza Palacios, Ivon Lopez Ramirez, Maria Gonzalez, Grace Mondragon and Zoe
Why do they have to all be killed? Bird flu found at farm north of Tri-Cities, WA
FILE – In this 2010 file photo, chickens stand in their cages at Maine Contract Farming in Turner, Maine. Another farm in Franklin County, Washington has had to recently euthanize
Washington State University Regents appoint incoming WSU president
Lisa Keohokalole Schauer, left, Washington State University Board of Regents chair, listens to Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell speak as the newly appointed WSU president Thursday at a regents meeting in Pullman.
Union believes Boeing violated its contract in layoffs
A union that represents Boeing employees is taking issue with how the company handled the layoff of 660 of its members last year.
The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) believes contract violations occurred during last year’s layoffs. The union said they have notified Boeing and are investigating further.
Regence patients could lose coverage at local hospitals, cancer clinic
Two hospitals serving mostly rural areas in Idaho could become more expensive for patients with a major health insurance provider.
Zonas de fans de la Copa Mundial FIFA 2026 emocionan a afición en Tri-Cities y Yakima
Seattle será una de las sedes de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. Sin embargo, la fiesta del fútbol se extenderá a las comunidades locales, con zonas para aficionados que se instalarán a algunas partes del estado de Washington.
Aquifer discovered in the Cascades could be one of the largest in the world
Scientists examine a large volume spring in young volcanic rocks of the McKenzie River watershed on the west side of the Cascade crest in the Willamette National Forest. It was
FIFA fan zones excite communities in Tri-Cities, Yakima
Seattle is one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, the soccer party will extend to local communities, with fan zones coming to parts of Washington state.
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