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On the road to inspire the next generation of builders
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (652+ words) Ten years ago, when AWB's first Manufacturing Week bus tour crossed the state, we had many goals, such as highlighting the great jobs available in our state's modern manufacturing sector and lending a microphone to employers to tell policymakers about…...
Networking " June 2026
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (628+ words) " Children's Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia'received a $10, 000 grant from Battelle. This funding will support the foundation's Read Up! Stop the Summer Slide program. This annual program distributes more than 10, 000 books to children in the Mid-Columbia. Kennewick's'will fund professional learning for…...
Audits raise concerns over districts" financial health
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (893+ words) Three Benton County school districts are facing'significant financial strain, with two of those districts planning millions of dollars in cuts next school year to stabilize their budgets. Documents released by the State Auditor's Office'show the districts' cash reserves range from…...
Pasco schools to begin $13. 6 million in classroom upgrades
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (386+ words) The Pasco School District is beginning a complete overhaul of the A wing at Pasco High School this June as part of an effort to update career and technical education, or CTE, learning spaces. Pasco School District has kicked off…...
WSU Tri-Cities grad appointed to WSU Board of Regents
17+ hour, 2+ min ago (180+ words) A child of former farmworkers in central Washington who went on to become a lawyer and advocate for marginalized communities is one of the newest members of Washington State University's governing body." Gov. Bob Ferguson recently appointed"F'Lopez Gaetke"and…...
Leadership Tri-Cities has announced members of its next class
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (125+ words) Founded in 1994, the program provides an educational program aimed at developing knowledgeable leaders to serve the community and a forum to examine and discuss issues facing the region." Every year, Leadership Tri-Cities gathers a diverse set of 25 to 30 leaders to…...
Recruitment experts give job hunting tips for Washington grads
2+ week, 2+ day ago (273+ words) As thousands of college seniors graduate this'spring,'they are entering one of the most competitive job markets in years.' New data shows the share of Americans who are'new to the workforce and unemployed hit a 37-year high'last year. While the…...
Pasco dedicates 26th student-built home in honor of late instructor
2+ week, 4+ day ago (357+ words) This year's Team Pasco Home is being dedicated in memory of John Marshall, right, the longtime construction trades instructor who died in December. Pasco School District will dedicate the 26th student-built home completed through its Pasco Vocational Buildings Program on May…...
Hospital district awards $20 K to support aspiring social workers
3+ week, 6+ day ago (227+ words) Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business Hospital district awards $20 K to support aspiring social workers Prospective students interested in one of the newest bachelor's degree programs at Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities just got a financial boost from the Kennewick Public…...
Build your management skills this summer at WSU Tri-Cities
3+ week, 6+ day ago (231+ words) Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business Build your management skills this summer at WSU Tri-Cities Looking to strengthen your management skills or prepare for a future in leadership? Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities has an opportunity for you. The university's Cougar…...