Chad PewRob Monical, chief executive officer of Pasco’s Lourdes Health since early 2019, stepped down Sept. 22 to pursue another career opportunity.“I am honored to have been a part of Lourdes Health and the Tri-Cities area,” Monical said in a Sept. 11 statement announcing the move. “We have a wonderful...
By East Benton County Historical SocietyIt was a no school day on Sept. 23, 1954, in east Benton County and surrounding areas.The bright, beautiful, sunny early autumn day remained, however, a day of education and history.Students from grade school up didn’t get a day’s learning at their desks carved with...
Construction is underway on a new Circle K convenience store, gas station and car wash in front of Yoke’s Fresh Market in West Richland.Circle K Stores Inc. recently received permit approval for the $225,000 project at 1501 Bombing Range Road.Circle K, operating as Land Development Consultants, outlined its vision for...
Two years after a Kennewick Taco Bell was torn down and rebuilt, a north Richland Taco Bell is getting a makeover of its own. Taco Bell, at 1825 George Washington Way, is temporarily closed for an $800,000 makeover to bring it to the modern brand standards spelled out by Taco Bell owner Yum! Brands. The updates include...
An Arizona firm has bought the seven Bush Car Wash locations developed in the Tri-Cities by Tim Bush in honor of his late brother. Mister Car Wash, based in Tucson, Arizona, now operates 13 car washes in Washington state. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bush Car Wash memberships will not be affected by the change,...
Ten diverse and passionate leaders have been selected as the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business’ top Young Professionals for 2020 for their professional and civic accomplishments.