Washington state has the highest cellphone tax rate in the country.That’s according to a recent study by the Tax Foundation, a nonprofit independent tax policy research group based in Washington, D.C.Taxes and fees on wireless consumers increased to a record high of 18.6 percent of the average U.S. customer’s monthly...
Bankruptcies are filed under the following chapter headings:Chapter 7 — Straight Bankruptcy: debtor gives up non-exempt property and debt is charged.Chapter 11 — Allows companies and individuals to restructure debts to repay them.Chapter 12 — Allows family farmers to restructure finances to avoid liquidation for foreclosure. Chapter 13 — Plan...
BENTON COUNTYEcosphere Development, 236006 E. Legacy PR SE, $511,000 for new commercial construction. Contractor: W McKay Construction.CSS Self Storage, 105106 E. Wiser Parkway, $9,000 for a sign. Contractor: CRF Metal Works.Energy Northwest, 76 N. Power Plant Loop Road, $15,000 for mechanical. Contractor: General Dynamics Info. FRANKLIN COUNTYVerizon Wireless, 1221 Cemetery Road,...
RICHLANDTannia’s Agency, 153110 W. Johnson Road, Prosser.SGO Services, 1001 Wright Ave.Upscale Cleaning, 5925 Boise Drive, Pasco.Elena Birrueta Interpretation, 3121 W. Hood Ave., Kennewick.Tri-Cities Community Health, 915 Goethals Drive.Geptec Polytech Services, 6216 W. Eighth Ave., Kennewick.Story Family One dba Van Giesen Car Wash, 311 Van Giesen St.Eric Thoma, 110 Columbia Point...
The state can file lawsuits against people or businesses that do not pay taxes and then get a judgment against property that person or business owns. Judgments are filed in Benton and Franklin Superior Court. The following is from the Franklin County Superior Court Clerk’s Office.CLT Lawn Care, unpaid Department...
BENTON COUNTYNEW APPLICATIONSEatz Pizzeria & Deli, 109 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick, has applied for a beer/wine restaurant license.Rockabilly Roasting Co., 101 W. Kennewick Ave., Suite A, Kennewick, has applied for a beer/wine restaurant and direct shipment receiver in/out WA license.Wines of the World, 480 N. Quay St., Kennewick has applied...
BENTON COUNTYNEW APPLICATIONSWautoma Valley, 511 Wautoma Road, Sunnyside, has applied for a marijuana producer tier 3 and marijuana processor license.Calamity Gold, 15505 N. Webber Canyon Road, Suite A, Benton City, has applied for a change of location marijuana producer tier 2 license. APPROVEDThe Bake Shop, 19705 N. Griffin Road, Prosser, has...
FRANKLIN COUNTYDescription: 1,428-square-foot, single-family residence on 84.3 acres of agricultural land, 1171 Merion Road, Mesa. Price: $760,000. Buyer: Ryan and Krystal Theroff. Seller: Growther Family Trust.Description: 102.6 acres of agricultural land and various farm buildings, 181 Settler Road, Connell. Price: $1,380,000. Buyer: Herrman Land & Holdings. Seller: 4440 Farms LLC.Description:...
The Albertsons store on Lee Boulevard in Richland will close by Feb. 25, citing financial difficulties.“We have been unable to reposition the store to better compete in the market place, and following an extensive review, we have made the difficult decision to close the store. Closing stores that have been...
OLYMPIA —The Senate Majority Coalition Caucus chose state Sen. Sharon Brown of Kennewick to serve as its deputy leader.The Tri-City lawmaker was elected Jan. 4 when the Republican-led coalition’s senators met to finalize their slate of leaders for the next two years.“I am very honored to have been chosen by...
