Described as “Disneyland for seniors,” an innovative day center is set to open in Kennewick in late winter that will offer “reminiscence therapy” for adults with Alzheimer’s and dementia in a facility designed to mimic the 1950s.
The bill includes a 7% cap on yearly rent increases for existing tenants, with some exceptions, including buildings operated by nonprofits and residential construction that is 10 years old or less. It also requires landlords to give 180 days notice before an increase of 3% or more and limits some move-in and deposit fees.
Federal funding will pay for a project will turn the remaining two-lane undivided highway between Wallula and Nine Mile Hill into a four-lane divided highway with improved intersections and safety features.
A nearly $10 millionfederal grant will pay for rail improvements from Columbia Center Boulevard in Kennewick to Horn Rapids Road in Richland. The work means faster train speeds, reduced wait time for drivers and emergency vehicles, and more railcars using the lines.
The path forward requires strategic investments in our electric systems to enhance grid capacity, integrate new energy resources and support electrification.
Recent extreme weather events highlight not just the region’s vulnerability but also the pressing need for resilient and forward-thinking energy solutions.
After a year of milestones and major developments in our community – from the Amazon warehouse coming online in Pasco to Costco’s decision to open a warehouse in Richland, we’re pleased to present our final edition of 2024 to you.