October’s Senior Times Expo attracted more than 500 seniors and baby boomers, along with a few grandchildren, to the ballroom of the Red Lion Hotel in Pasco. The event, which was free for attendees, gathers vendors who offer services and products for the older generation in a single venue, making...
The road to success has been rocky for Salina Savage and Barbara Stone, the owners of Savage Logistics in Richland. But the women, who may seem like the most unlikely owners of a trucking company that specializes in hauling radioactive material and hazardous waste, have stealthily maneuvered around the roadblocks...
To collect or not to collect retail sales tax has been an ongoing question for many sports leagues and recreational organizations. Now there is greater certainty about the taxability of certain fees thanks to recently-approved legislation requested by the Washington State Department of Revenue.[blockquote quote="The legislation also permanently eliminates sales...
The former Lucas Marc Academy, a beauty academy, will now bear one of the most recognized names in the salon industry. It is now a Paul Mitchell Schools, part of a network of 100 beauty schools bearing the Paul Mitchell name throughout the U.S.[blockquote quote="“Like every school in our network,...
Cake, applause and good wishes were shared during the grand opening of the Washington State University Master Gardeners of Benton-Franklin counties outdoor Waterfall Classroom in October.The classroom is in the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, next to the Mid-Columbia Library, at 1620 Union St. in Kennewick. The oval classroom has a...
Cutline: Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch was the featured speaker at the 15th annual Women Helping Women Fund Benefit Luncheon, which was held in October at TRAC.[blockquote quote="Poverty knows no race; ignorance knows no race; hate knows no race," source="Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch" align="right" max_width="300px"]Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch was born and raised in a...
HomeStreet Bank honoredHomeStreet Bank has received the 2015 American Bankers Association Community Commitment Award for its Hometown Home Loan Program. The award, sponsored by the ABA Community Engagement Foundation, was given to HomeStreet for its endeavors in the Affordable Housing category. HomeStreet’s Hometown Home Loan Program provides the employees of...
NEW BUSINESSESBellevue Healthcare is now open at 223 W. First Ave. in Kennewick. The business provides home medical equipment, respiratory services and custom rehabilitation. The hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday by appointment. Call 509-586-2778 or visit www.bellevuehealthcare.com for more information.Brewminatti has opened at...
It was an exciting and long-awaited day when Senior Life Resources broke ground on a new 6,000-sq.-ft. commercial kitchen and café for Meals on Wheels.[blockquote quote="We expect it to be a popular gathering place where people will socialize and enjoy healthy, nutritious meals in an inviting setting." align="right" max_width="300px" source="Marcee Woffinen,...
Liquor Licenses BENTON COUNTYNew applicationsFuego Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar, 3911 W. 27th Ave., Ste. 103, Kennewick, has applied to assume a spirits/beer/wine restaurant and lounge license.Wit Cellars, 174002 W. Byron Road, Prosser, has applied for a new domestic winery < 250,000 liters license.Bombing Range Brewing Company, 3610 Bing St.,...
