A quarter-scale model of a Tyrannosaurus rex.A local radio station’s vinyl record collection.Homesteading farming tools.The bell from the old Finley school south of town.Old yearbooks and framed Kennewick High class photos formerly on display at O’Henry’s Go Go restaurant.An extensive arrowhead collection. Stephanie ButtonAn elaborate wreath woven from the hair...
Casino attracts thousands of Tri-Citians annuallyThe 7,000 people who hop aboard the free shuttle buses in the Tri-Cities to travel to Legends Casino in Toppenish each year won’t have to rush back home that same day.They now have the option of staying overnight with the opening of a six-story, 200-room...
Fans of the soups served up at the defunct Sandstone Café in Kennewick can spoon up their favorites again at Atomic Bowl in Richland.The bowling center recently paid for the rights to ladle them out, and its customers are delighted, said Max Faulkner, co-owner and managing partner at Atomic Bowl. James...
Developing good customer service skills is critical to businesses’ success and why four Prosser nonprofits are offering a one-day workshop to help hone them. Tom Douglas, Chef and restauranteur“The audience will walk away with a variety of different things focused on customer service and tricks of trade to promote return...
When Adam Kessler’s kids want to wish him well before a performance, they tell him to “break a hip.”That’s what the 40-year-old Pasco comedian told his senior citizen audience during a recent show. The joke got laughs around the room.Kessler specializes in clean standup comedy routines with lots of age-appropriate...
The Tri-Cities’ economy appears to be all “rainbows and unicorns” judging from all the upbeat updates provided at TRIDEC’s recent economic outlook conference.That’s what Jeff Losey, president of the Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities, said during his report on residential construction during the Feb. 1 event.“We’re a very affordable place...
Lois Evanson knew she needed to see a doctor when she couldn’t stop coughing.So she drove to an urgent care clinic only to find she would have to wait about four hours before she could see a provider. She returned home and asked for a house call instead.Trios Health in...
What does the new Trump administration in the White House mean to the banking industry and region’s economy?It’s too early to tell.But two banking industry experts have simple advice for local business owners: keep your eye on what you do best.“There’s lot of noise in the media. … Focus on...
Water rights and education are among the top priorities for the new president of the Building Industry Association of Washington.Ted Clifton recently stepped into the leadership position of the Olympia-based association that represents member companies in the home-building industry.He was in the Tri-Cities last month to make sure he heard...
A bronze bust of a Tri-Citian known for a lifetime of community service will be installed in the lobby of the Trios Care Center at Southridge on what would have been his 100th birthday.[blockquote quote="He led a life of service." source="Darren Szendre, president of the Trios Foundation on George Jones"...
