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After a year of transformation in our community, from bringing an Amazon warehouse online in Pasco to the decision to open a Costco warehouse in Richland, we’re excited to bring you the final edition of 2024.In everything we do, the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business strives to help the Mid-Columbia region build a stronger economy and more vibrant communities. Our team strives to provide you with news you can rely on, alongside regular updates and in-depth reports. Inside you’ll find a 12-page energy publication. Featuring news and columns from industry experts, it’s a great way to catch up on firehose…

Entrepreneurship was the theme of a recent awards ceremony, which focused on startup companies and one community leader from across the Tri-Cities.The Rotary Club of Richland’s Entrepreneur Awards Program was announced by AM Sastry, Richland Rotarian and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory employee, to the club about recognizing the achievements of entrepreneurs in the bi-county region. It was established in 1996 in response to an inquiry. The Port of Benton, Tri-City Development Council, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and Fuse SPC co-sponsored this year’s Nov. 19 event. Each named one of the four Entrepreneur of the Year Award winners, and the…

Daniel Penny, the military veteran who was acquitted of murder this week for strangling an agitated New York subway passenger, was invited by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance to Donald Trump’s suite at Saturday’s Army-Navy football game. It was done. A Marine Corps veteran was found not guilty of manslaughter in the 2023 death of Jordan Neely. The more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed last week. What you need to know Daniel Penny, the military veteran who was acquitted of murder this week for strangling an agitated New York subway passenger, was invited by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance to Donald Trump’s…

Meadowdale’s Mia Brockmeyer pushes the ball up the court during the Mavs vs. Arlington girls basketball game Wednesday night at Meadowdale High School. (Photo by Scott Williams) Peyton Fleischman runs with one hand. Audrey Lucas (35) grabs the rebound. Kaiya Dotter (3) weaves through Eagle defenders along the baseline. Lisa Sonko (10) scored at the end of the first quarter, giving the Mavs a 10-point lead. Lexi Zardis scrambles for the ball between two Eagle players. Kayla Roussin makes a 3-point shot. Kaya Powell (14) hit three runs in the second half. women’s basketball Meadowdale defeated Arlington 61-47. Meadowdale individual…

Mercedes-Benz plans to unveil a luxury van concept in early 2025 The concept previews the Van.EA platform, but it is set to be introduced in the U.S., although timing remains unclear Next spring, Mercedes-Benz will unveil a concept previewing a luxury van that will be part of the company’s next-generation electric van family based on the Van.EA exclusive EV platform. The luxury van will be based on a new mid-size van that Mercedes is developing on the Van.EA platform for launch in 2026. The luxury version is likely to use the V-Class nameplate that Mercedes currently attaches to its luxury…

The Federal Advisory Committee Act clearly states that advisory committees, such as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, must ensure their recommendations are not biased by special interests. .But as the richest man on the planet, Musk has the widest and deepest potential conflicts of interest with the federal government that he has probably ever seen.Mr. Musk owns, oversees and invests in a wide range of industries, and is involved in dozens of federal departments, from Tesla’s Department of Transportation to SpaceX’s Department of Defense to Neuralink’s Department of Health and Human Services. . His company has been the subject…

Jimmy Butler is certainly interested in joining the Phoenix Suns. Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro reports that the Suns are one of the few possible landing spots for the current Miami Heat star if he leaves Florida, and that Phoenix could be the favorite. Ta. “I always take a little bit of time to make sure the story is accurate,” Gambadoro said on Thursday’s Burns & Gumbo show. “Jimmy Butler is absolutely interested in coming to the Phoenix Suns. “I would go so far as to say that I believe playing for the Phoenix Suns would be his number one choice.”…

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was injured and admitted to a hospital in Luxembourg, Fox News has revealed.The 84-year-old California representative was in Luxembourg to commemorate the Battle of the Bulge.At the time of this report, the extent of the former chairman’s injuries is unknown. A person familiar with the incident told The Wall Street Journal that Pelosi tripped and fell after posing for a group photo with other lawmakers and officials at the venue.”While visiting Luxembourg with a bipartisan Congressional delegation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, the Honorable Speaker Nancy Pelosi sustained an…

ReutersEmergency workers work to restore energy plant Russia has launched a major attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, with authorities saying it was the 12th major attack on an energy facility this year.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said 93 missiles and more than 200 drones were used, but 81 of the missiles were shot down.The attack targeted facilities in western Ukraine and damaged energy facilities in several regions, some severely. Ivano-Frankivsk authorities said it was the worst attack yet on the region. The Russian government said the attack was in retaliation for Ukraine’s attack on a military air base in southwestern Russia…

Stanley is recalling 2.6 million of its popular steel cups over concerns about loose tops that have led to dozens of burns, officials announced Thursday.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a statement that the lawsuit centers on “all Stanley switchback and trigger-action stainless steel travel mugs sold in the United States” from June 2016 to this month. said.The cups were often sold at Amazon, Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Target. Stanley switchback and trigger action stainless steel travel mug.Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe recall includes 12-ounce and 16-ounce switchback models and 12-ounce, 16-ounce, and 20-ounce trigger-action cups, all made in…