A Richland company has a solution for businesses who can’t hire an employee to serve as a receptionist, or a company sharing a building with multiple tenants.Her name is ALICE and she’s a virtual receptionist. Abadan Tri-Cities’ Josh Smith, left, solutions analyst, and Tyler Best, president/general manager, pose next to...
The enthusiasm Craig Eerkes feels for his community is unmistakable when he talks about the plan to build a new clubhouse in Kennewick for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties.“This whole thing is to be proactive with kids,” Eerkes said, his voice filled with pride, and...
Tri-CU unveils new logo name, plans for new headquartersTri-Cities Community Federal Credit Union announced its new name this month and soon the company will get a new home.The credit union is now called Tri-CU (pronounced Tri-Q) as announced during a recent ground-breaking ceremony for a 8,300-square-foot building at 3213 W....
State leases 334 acres behind Richland Target; lease expires in 2021Agricultural land owned by the state of Washington since the beginning of statehood may eventually be for sale following the completion of the current lease terms.The land on Kennedy Road, north of Vintner Square and behind the Richland Target, includes...
By Dennis Gisi Dennis Gisi, John L. Scott Real EstateI am finishing up my month-end reports for my John L. Scott Offices for September with the television in my office talking about yet another tropical storm.Last month it was the damage from hurricanes Harvey and Irma. They are truly catastrophic...
A Walla Walla construction company has merged with Kennewick-based Chervenell Construction.The owners of Opp & Seibold General Construction and Chervenell announced the deal last month. The merger will give Chervenell a long-term and consistent presence in the Walla Walla Valley, according to a news release.Financial details about the merger weren’t disclosed.Opp...
Double Canyon Winery’s new West Richland facility opened just in time for fall harvest and crush.The Cabernet Sauvignon-focused winery has the capacity to produce 50,000 cases — with room to grow — in the facility near Red Mountain at 8060 Keene Road.The 39,000-square-foot building includes a 7,600-square-foot canopy and crush pad...
The 575 Columbia apartments, completed Aug. 10 by Rush Hill Construction of Seattle, provide easy access to a nearby golf course and Richland’s Riverfront Trail, in addition to a long list of amenities.The 94 units feature white quartz counter-tops, plank flooring, soaking-tubs, full-size front load washer and dryers, nine-foot ceilings, oversized windows, a pool and 24-hour fitness center.The complex is made up of three buildings.Located across the street from Anthony’s restaurant and Columbia Point Marina Park, the apartments offer one- and two-bedroom homes.As the Tri-Cities continues to expand, 575 Columbia aims to provide newcomers and current...
A national car parts store has expanded into the Tri-City market to offer after-market auto parts.Advance Auto Parts is scheduled to open Nov. 20 at 1325 W. Court St. in Pasco, and another is planned in Richland in the coming year.The national chain, headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, operates throughout the...
The Blue Bridge Plaza at 402 N. Ely St. in Kenewick is a new strip mall recently constructed near the Econo Lodge in Kennewick.Located near the busy intersection off Highway 395 and North Ely Street, the 4,100-square-foot multi-tenant building was designed by Wave Architects of Kennewick.The architects used an inexpensive...
