Renovation means new counter location, more space for workers, equipmentCostco’s food court window is rotating toward the entrance of the store, intending to alleviate backups near the registers while improving efficiencies for workers who are constantly taking and filling orders behind the counter.“It will create internal efficiencies and make it...
A Seattle-based construction and energy-efficiency contractor has expanded its Pasco offices to coordinate project teams and job site operations across the region.McKinstry recently opened a larger office to accommodate staff growth and the future buildout of a 10,000-square-foot fabrication shop at 5702 Industrial Way in Pasco.The mixed-use office and light...
By Beau RuffOne of the challenges facing anyone who owns property outside of his or her state of residence is the fact that a person’s estate generally must go through probate in the state of residence and any state where the deceased person owned real property. A relatively new law...
A Chinese company has signed a letter of intent to acquire Mor Furniture for Less’ 36 stores, including the one in Richland.Healthcare Co. Ltd. expects to pay $68.4 million for the furniture chain, and the transaction should be completed by the end of October.Healthcare Co. will operate the stores separately,...
Association of General Contractors partners with schools to train next generation of workersBy Andrew KirkThis spring a few hard-working high school students in Pasco will get to work outside the classroom at an actual job site where they’ll earn $16 an hour or more, while earning class credit.The opportunity is...
An expansion project is underway at Othello’s McCain Food plant that will add more than 180 new jobs.The construction project—a $300 million investment—also will add 170,000 square feet and a state-of-the-art battered and conventional french fry processing line. The line will significantly expand McCain Foods’ North American production capacity, said Tarah Arnold,...
The Tri-Cities’ third Dugout Sports Bar & Grill opened for business Aug. 30 in the growing Southridge area of Kennewick.The 4,000-square-foot combined masonry and structural steel building features a raked roof patio facing Canyon Lakes Golf Course at 4810 Hildebrand Blvd. off Highway 395.The $2 million project included the land...
Meetings to provide public opportunity to learn about multimillion dollar projectTwo open houses have been scheduled for Kennewick’s multimillion dollar public-private plan to expand the Three Rivers Convention Center with a theater and hotel—and possibly more development later.The meetings are from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 17 at the...
By Andrew KirkA proposed housing development could increase West Richland’s population by about 15 percent.The Heights at Red Mountain Ranch will add 563 single-family residential lots on 148 acres with the option of later adding 226 multi-family homes on 36 more acres.The first phase of the 10-phase project—expected to begin this...
Data on 532 local homes shows online real estate company’s numbers run too highDo you have money signs whirling around your head after seeing your home’s latest value on Zillow? Think again.A new study by Cari and Matt McGee of Keller Williams Realty Tri-Cities reveals discrepancies in Zillow’s Zestimates and...
