Walker Construction Inc. may be a Spokane-based company but it’s done enough business over the years from Walla Walla to Yakima that it has opened an office in the Tri-Cities.The new office is at 2810 W. Clearwater Ave. in Kennewick.“We’ve been in our new office for at least 30 days,”...
Nancy Sorick is in her 80s, while Shorty Martin is turning 70 this year.But rather than enjoying the easy retirement life, they’re putting in long days to bring back horse racing for Mid-Columbia enthusiasts.Sorick and Martin – and their merry band of workers – are preparing to kick off another...
MH Construction moving from Clearwater Avenue to Badger CanyonTrying to get to MH Construction’s front office door in Kennewick can be tricky.While the building at 4211 West Clearwater Ave. is clearly visible from that main roadway, visitors might need a map to get there.They’ll have to drive a half a...
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...
Ever since Fairchild Cinemas posted a “Coming Soon” sign last year in a vacant field across the street from the Kennewick Walmart, moviegoers in the south Kennewick area have been anticipating the first shovel turn of dirt.That time could happen by month’s end.“Plans have just gone to the engineers,” said...
Red Mountain Kitchen to offer space for food entrepreneurs to plan, prep, produceThe Bauer sisters remember years ago when they had piano recitals at the old Baldwin Music store in downtown Kennewick.Now they’re trading music lessons for a different soul-satisfying love: food.Alanna Bauer Lindblom and Courtney Bauer who – along...
300-acre destination resort to feature suites, villas, high-end restaurantJustin Wylie gets excited talking about Eritage resort, a dream that’s been over 10 years in the making.“I’ve got goose bumps right now just talking about it,” said Wylie, owner and winemaker of Va Piano Vineyards in the Walla Walla area.The $3...
Black Heron Spirits owner left established family business to run distilleryMark Williams is a one-man band with an award-winning distillery.He spends seven days a week at his business, making spirits at Black Heron Spirits in West Richland.Because his distillery is small and he is the only employee, Williams can use...
Nine family members work between Viera’s two bakeriesEulogio Zarate considers himself a fan of weather reports.The manager of Viera’s Bakery said he can tell when business is good based on the weather.“We always get excited as a business when it’s raining or cold,” he said while standing behind the counter at...
