A resort, restaurants and retail topped the list of the most-read stories on the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business’ website in 2018.

News about the opening of Eritage Resort in Walla Walla and the demolition of Regal Cinemas at Columbia Center mall to make way for Dick’s Sporting Goods received the most clicks.

Here are our most-read stories of 2018 on tcjournal.biz:

1. Vineyard resort expected to open this spring in Walla Walla: This January story highlighted plans for the 300-acre destination resort just north of Walla Walla. Eritage Resort features suites with sweeping views, a man-made lake and high-end restaurant amid rolling hills and vineyards. Ten lakeside villas are planned for 2019.
2. Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to build $7.5M store in Kennewick: Plans to open a $7.5 million Dick’s Sporting Goods store at Columbia Center mall were announced in October. The 45,138-square-foot store will occupy the area where Regal Cinemas once operated. Construction is underway.
3. Columbia Center announces arrival of 3 new businesses: Columbia Center mall announced in May the opening of two new retailers and a restaurant: Epic Massage, Brow Studio 7 and Kabab N Grill House.
4. Old country club restaurant transforms into edgy new public eatery: The Edge Steakhouse & Sports Lounge replaced the old Tri-City Country Club restaurant at 314 N. Underwood St. in Kennewick, sitting atop the hill overlooking the rebranded golf course, Zintel Creek Golf Club. The story ran in March.
5. Second Foodies restaurant coming to Richland’s Parkway: Fans of Foodies in downtown Kennewick were excited to read our September story announcing plans to open a sister restaurant in the Richland Parkway, called Foodies too.
6. P.F. Chang’s restaurant to close: Plans were announced in January that P.F. Chang’s restaurant on Gage Boulevard would be closing. It had been open for about 10 years. Rumors about a new tenant in the vacant building have been circulating but nothing official has been announced yet.
7. Tri-City’s first bridal bar opens in Kennewick: White Glove Weddings Bridal Bar opened in Kennewick in April with plans to be a one-stop community boutique for wedding and event planning.
8. New tapas restaurant serves up small plates, unique experiences: Our July story detailed The Bradley’s plans to offer upscale service designed to highlight social interaction and grazing surrounded by industrial aesthetics. It opened in the former Rosy’s Diner at 404 Bradley Blvd.
9. Gates opening soon for Kennewick horse racing season: This April story provided an overview of the upcoming horse racing season at Sun Downs in Kennewick.
10. New tamale restaurant to open in Richland Parkway: Our September story announced plans for tamales to be served at the Richland Parkway. Miss Tamales, owned by Mark and Leticia Whitten, opened Sept. 15 next door to Stone Soup.