Benton, Franklin County March Unemployement Sees Little Change
New numbers released by Washington state show our region fairly stable when it comes to jobs, but not among the lowest in state. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleWashington State Unemployment Rate Dips Below National Average
For the first time since May of 2014, the Washington state unemployment rate dropped just below the national average. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleBenton, Franklin Counties Unemployment Rates Rise Slightly
Benton, Franklin Counties saw a slight increase in their unemployment rates from April to May. We're two of 20 counties with rates that fall between 6 and 8 percent. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleBudget Shutdown Could Have Ripple Effect Across State
If legislators fail to reach a budget agreement and it's not signed before 12:01 am July 1st, there could be repercussions beyond the estimated 26,000 state workers who would be furloughed. Read...
View ArticleControversial Labor Research Center Defunded by State Legislature
Known as the LERC, or Labor Education Research Center, it was essentially put out of business when the legislature approved the recent budget. Why? Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticlePasco Teachers Approve Strike If No Agreement Reached
If an agreement is not reached in their contract dispute with the Pasco School District by September 1st, Pasco teachers Wednesday night approved a strike vote by a margin of 77%. Read More|Comment...
View ArticleAnd The Highest Paying Job of 2015 Is…
If you're looking to change careers, here's one you may want to take into consideration. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleWant To Become An Amazon Delivery Driver? You Could – Using Your Own Car!
Realizing they want to ensure continued success of their Prime Now delivery service, Amazon is turning to YOU as a possible delivery driver! Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleProposed Bill Would Keep Strip Employers Rights to Schedule Workers As Needed
Have you heard the new buzzword in Olympia? It's called "secure scheduling," and you will hear about it this election season. Fresh off their drive to get a $15 minimum wage in Seattle and some other...
View ArticleOregon Governor Signs $15 Minimum Wage Into Law
Oregon's new minimum wage law is considered landmark by some, deadly by others. The bill signed into law Thursday by Gov. Kate Brown will raise their minimum wage to $15 per hour faster than any state...
View ArticleFast Food Chains Turning to Automation to Fight $15 Minimum Wage
It was only a matter of time. There's been a lot of rumbling over the last couple of years, especially since a number of labor unions, and other groups, have been pushing for a $15 minimum wage. A...
View ArticleThe Link: See This Ambitious Kennewick Convention Hall, Performing Arts Complex
Back in 2013 voters rejected a new 1/10th sales tax that would have provided much-needed expansion and renovation for the Three Rivers Convention Center. Now, city officials are back with a revised...
View ArticleLatino Leaders Want to Pressure City of Kennewick with Columbia CenterBoycott
A group of self-appointed community leaders are reportedly planning a boycott of Columbia Center Boulevard, the mall and nearby businesses, in response to a Facebook post made a few weeks ago by...
View ArticleFormer Superintendent's Lawsuit Against Richland School District Dropped
Following his dismissal in January 2013, former Richland School District Superintendent Jim Busey had filed a five-part lawsuit against the district, and the five member school board. Continue reading…
View Article"Financial Planning" Shows Patriot's Brady Was "Ready" for Suspension
According to sources, although he may have looked surprised by the appeal court's ruling that upheld his four game Deflategate suspension, apparently Tom Brady had a feeling he was going to be benched....
View ArticleGov. Inslee Signs Off on Controversial Climate Change Agreement
Along with governors of CA, OR and the Prime Minister of British Columbia, Wednesday Gov. Inslee signed off on the next phase of a controversial climate change pact. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat's Hidden Inside Proposed $15 Minimum Wage Proposal for WA?
Initiative 1433 is likely going to be on the ballot this fall, YOU the voter will decide if WA will raise it's minimum wage statewide to $15 by 2020. But there's another requirement that would go into...
View ArticleOfficial Wants 5% Income Tax to Fund WA Schools
This is sure to set off controversy in and out of the legislature. The State Treasurer wants an income tax on wealthier families. Continue reading…
View ArticleProsser Fire Evacuations Lifted, Officials Investigate Blaze
The big fire that started near South Ward Gap Road by Prosser burned over 1,000 acres, and threatened homes, crops, and power lines. Continue reading…
View ArticleWill Kennewick Macy's Close After Holidays? Chain Trimming 100 Stores in 2017
According to the retail Ohio-based giant, Macy's plans to close at least 100 stores it says are under-performing after the holidays, beginning in early 2017. Will it include Kennewick's Columbia Center...
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