The new owners and staff at the Foodies restaurants in Richland and Kennewick are brimming with excitement and optimism about the reboot of both locations following their swift closure earlier this year.
The state has made progress over past decade on building more homes, but homeownership remains out of reach for many residents and homelessness is still rising.
A multimillion-dollar renovation at Walla Walla's most famous hotel has taken place in the guest rooms and the west wing, the lobby and the food and beverage spaces, just in time for tourist season.