Thanks to a very wet April, the Pacific Northwest has a lot of water.That’s potentially great news for water users.After declaring a drought in the Mid-Columbia on July 14, 2021, the Washington Department of Ecology downgraded Benton and Franklin counties to “drought advisory” status in late May.Five watersheds spanning parts...
For almost two decades, Chris and Lore’K Garofola have been hard-working franchise owners of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and Cinnabon.The couple own four Auntie Anne’s – two in the Tri-Cities and two more in Southern California. They own two Cinnabons, with one in the Tri-Cities and the other in Southern California.But...
Jeramy SchultzJeramy Schultz was trained to be a fighter during his five years in the Marine Corps.Ever since, the Richland High School graduate has used those skills to battle the day-to-day skirmishes that a small businessman needs to overcome to be successful.For Schultz, who has been in the kettle corn...
Malin Bergstrom had never really planned on working in the family business.“I was going to be a veterinarian,” she said.But things quickly changed, said the president of Bergstrom Aircraft Inc.“Growing up, I worked summers and weekends to help out,” she said. “The summer after my senior year, I was approached...
It might be easy to think of Steve Carroll as the protector of pets once you hear his story.After all, his research of dog and cat food helps keep those pets healthy.The co-owner of Kennewick’s Paw’s Natural Pet Emporium says it’s all about the animals and the customers.“I’m essentially paid...
Installing unique, shiny granite surfaces is The Granite Guy’s specialty.The family-owned company, located just upriver from the cable bridge in Pasco, has been in business for 10 years.“We basically do anything: kitchens, bathroom, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces,” said Irving Ortega.He, his wife Cassandra, and his brother Omar, own The Granite Guy...
The words scrawled on the walls after a smashing session at Take A Break in Kennewick show the catharsis.“Women Veteran Approved.”“It’s OK to Not Be OK.”“Know Your Worth.”“Cancer Sucks.”“Breathe In, Breathe Out, Swing.”Brigette Rose hatched the idea for Take A Break last summer, saying what the area needed was a...
There came a time during the pandemic when Jubert and Theresa Javonillo knew they had to save their restaurant, Dagupan Grill, in Kennewick.“At the beginning of the pandemic, it was really scary,” Theresa said. “We had to shut down. It was like a nightmare. So we were really scared in...
Kennewick’s Jordan DeVoir absolutely loves baseball.He loves everything about it. Playing it. Coaching it. Watching it.But perhaps making baseball products is where he’ll make his biggest mark in the game.DeVoir founded DeVo Bat Company in 2008. He makes wooden baseball bats for players ages 10 up to adults.Give him a...
Matt Ulrich owns a dog, two turtles, two tortoises and a couple of fish tanks at home.“I have fewer tanks at home than I used to,” he said. “I’ve got 300 tanks to take care of at Finatics.” That’s why people call Ulrich the Fish Guy.He owns Finatics Tropical Fish,...
