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AI is here to stay. Here’s a look at how in policies, business, research
In the Tri-Cities and the rest of Washington, artificial intelligence is being pursued and adopted in a variety of ways – in research, policy and daily business life alike. Although AI has been around for years, it particularly caught public attention after the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022.
After years of hardship, some WA farmers see improved cherry season
NACHES, Wash. — For many farmers, 2024 brought a much better cherry season than 2023, when a disaster was declared -- but that doesn't mean it was easy to turn a profit. KING 5 visited a cherry orchard in Naches to learn about the challenges to making money on the beloved Washington export.
Wrongful death trial blaming state for Black Lives Matter protester struck and killed on I-5 set to begin
The wrongful death trial against the State of Washington in the crash that killed activist Summer Taylor in a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest on I-5 is set to begin next week, the law firm representing Taylor’s family announced. The Stritmatter Firm says that the state’s “failure to properly...
Slapped Cheek Syndrome Can Run Rampant in Washington Elementary Schools
What You Need To Know About Slapped Cheek Syndrome In Washington State. The CDC has just issued an advisory warning to physicians across the Health Alert Network that there has been a rise in the United States for Parvovirus B19. But what is it?. As a kid, my foster mom...
Northwest ironworkers reject a second employer offer
Ironworkers in Oregon and Washington will vote on a third employer offer after previously voting down a second employer offer in mail ballots counted July 31. In June, members voted down an offer that would have increased total compensation $7.50 an hour over three years. The second offer would have increased total compensation $15 an hour over four years. Now, members will vote on a third offer totaling $16 over four years.
Farmers say proposed drinking water requirements would drive up costs
The state Department of Health is considering an update to how it exempts small farms from some drinking water requirements. The department says it’s a simple fix to outdated and inaccurate language to what’s known as the “same farm exemption,” but farmers say the changes could be costly and burdensome – especially for farms with […]
Listings are up, interest rates may come down
Aug. 16—COLUMBIA BASIN — More homes are on the market this month than a year ago, according to data recently released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 of Washington's 39 counties. Active listings increased 37.7% in July 2024 compared to July 2023, according to the NMLS. The increase in Grant County was less of a swing; there were 346 active ...
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