A Tri-Cities Cancer Center administrator has been named the new president and chief executive officer of Visit Tri-Cities.Michael Novakovich will succeed Kris Watkins, who retires in April after 24 years of leading the regional destination marketing organization. Michael Novakovich“I am proud to join Visit Tri-Cities and build on Kris’ impressive...
Numerica Credit Union acquired 63-year-old Monad Federal Credit Union in a merger, effective March 1.Monad is a one-branch credit union at 1817 W. Sylvester St. in Pasco. It will become a Numerica branch.The $14.8-million Monad and its approximate 2,500 members approved the merger with the $2 billion Numerica at a special...
A Spokane-based construction company in financial distress owes 56 Tri-City businesses and agencies more than $865,000.Two Tri-City companies are each owed more than $105,000, 13 companies are each owed more than $10,000, and 30 others are each owed less than $5,000.Vandervert Construction Inc. was placed in receivership last month, a...
Hanford workers can soon visit a “one-stop-shop” in Richland to receive guidance and assistance with claims and benefits, free of charge.The project has been talked about for years, but finally “grew legs” and is scheduled to open April 2 on Bradley Boulevard.“If somebody doesn’t know who to call and has...
A robust retail, housing and jobs market has industry experts singing the region’s economic praises.Several community leaders provided industry highlights during Tri-City Development Council’s annual economic outlook conference Feb. 15 at the Pasco Red Lion.Barbara Johnson, manager of Columbia Center mall in Kennewick, called the Tri-City’s retail sector well positioned,...
New owner, a Hanford High grad, will work on HVAC issues in RichlandGurbir Sandhu was a Hanford High School student in 2005, likely driving down George Washington Way in Richland, past the old Hanford House/Richland Red Lion.Little did he know then that he’d eventually own that hotel.That’s what happened Feb....
Edge Steakhouse & Sports Lounge offers 2 options: sports bar, steak restaurantTri-City diners have another steakhouse to add to their list of options.Edge Steakhouse & Sports Lounge had a soft opening last month, with the official grand opening weekend set for March 23-25.The new restaurant is inside the old Tri-City...
Celski & Associates said incident stems from misunderstanding of an acronymA Kennewick property management firm was one of eight state corporations recently hit with allegation of illegal housing discrimination against veterans by the Washington Attorney General’s Office.However, Jason Celski, owner of Celski & Associates, said the incident stems from an employee at an apartment complex not understanding an acronym when asked whether a prospective tenant could use Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, or VASH, vouchers.VASH...
CSS Farms is eager to rebuild its 7,500-ton capacity onion storage shed in Pasco in anticipation of the fast-approaching growing season after a fire destroyed millions of last season’s red onions, many of which were committed to customers through April.“We hope to rebuild for the 2018 season,” said Reagan Grabner,...
By Andy PerdueAs predicted last fall, Washington’s wine grape crop fell short of record numbers, according to the annual harvest report recently released by the Washington State Wine Commission.The total crushed last fall added up to 227,000 tons, down considerably from 2016, when winemakers crushed a record 270,000 tons. Even...
