
PNNL Study Shows Need For Electric Vehicle Grid Planning
A recently published study by PNNL’s Electricity Infrastructure group states that cities and public utilities need to change how they manage their electric infrastructure due

Greater Spokane Incorporated Hires Longtime Tri-Cities Economic Developer
Gary Ballew, long-time Director of Economic Development for the Port of Pasco, accepted a position as Vice President for Economic Development at Greater Spokane Incorporated

Energy Secretary Visits Hanford and Research District
New Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette visited Hanford and the Tri-Cities Research District (TCRD) in August to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony opening the Analytical Laboratory,

$75M Energy Storage Facility Dedicated at PNNL
The U.S. Department of Energy Secretary, Dan Brouillette, recently dedicated Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s newest laboratory – a $75 million Grid Storage Launchpad facility –

WSU Tri-Cities Approves New Viticulture And Enology Degree
The Washington State University Board of Regents has approved a new Bachelor of Science major in Viticulture and Enology (V&E). The degree will be offered

New Entrepreneurial Internship Programs Benefit Tri-Cities Businesses
A new internship program at Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU-TC) was established to benefit Tri-Cities businesses, including those located in the Tri-Cities Research District. The

WSU Tri-Cities Vice Chancellor Selected For National Fellowship
Chris Meiers, Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU-TC) Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, was recently selected by the American Council on Education (ACE) to receive one

SIGN Turns Crisis Into An Opportunity
We’ve all had to learn to adapt during the global pandemic.; one company, located in the Tri-Cities Research District, has not only adapted, but embraced

Research District Entities Cope with Coronavirus Outbreak
As increasing numbers of Coronavirus cases are cropping up in the Tri-Cities, the outbreak is significantly impacting companies and individuals throughout our community. Those entities