By Wendy Culverwell & Kristina LordThe week of May 18 marks our ninth week working from our home offices for the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business. It also marks more than 45 days of walks.Our daily WFH (working from home) routine includes a walk around the Tri-Cities—paved paths, sandy trails,...
A longtime administrator from a school district in a Seattle suburb has been hired to serve as Kennewick School District’s next superintendent.Traci Pierce will work as deputy superintendent alongside retiring Superintendent Dave Bond, starting July 1. She will then take over the top school district post when Bond retires next...
By Tyler RussellDon’t fall for the free durable medical equipment scam that’s making the rounds among senior citizens.Tyler RussellThe Better Business Bureau is hearing from consumers — more than 200 since the first of the year — who have been targeted by scammers offering “free” back or knee braces.Here’s how...
Washington state gas prices going into the Memorial Day weekend average more than $3 a gallon, but the high gas prices aren’t expected to keep drivers home.The AAA predicts that 43 million Americans will travel this weekend, an increase of 3.6 percent compared to last year. Of those, the vast...
The Kennewick School District Board of Directors has selected two finalists for the superintendent who will replace Dave Bond when he retires next school year.They are:Doug Christensen, assistant superintendent of Human Resources for Kennewick School District. He previously served as the director of special services, an assistant principal at Kamiakin...
The Southridge Sports and Events Complex Pavilion in Kennewick has a new name, thanks to a donation from a corporate sponsor.The city of Kennewick and Numerica Credit Union have reached an eight-year agreement valued at $680,000 that will change the 30,000-square-foot building’s name to the Numerica Pavilion.The agreement was approved...
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 is...
Building permit values have been rounded to the nearest hundred figure.BENTON COUNTYBenton County,102206 E. Wiser Parkway, $859,800 for new commercial construction. Contractor:Banlin Construction.Wyckoff Farms,166301 Lemley Road, $2,389,200 for new commercial construction. Contractor:Columbia River Steel & Construction.Harvest Heights,137205 Locust Grove Road, $478,700 for new commercial construction. Contractor:C&E Trenching. Ste. Michelle WineEstates,...
KENNEWICKElectric Minds Learning Connections Center, 4203 W. Kennewick Ave.American Tower Asset Sub, 5003 W. Brinkley Road.American Tower Asset Sub, 2901 W. Clearwater Ave.Shoreline Sign & Awning, 12101 Huckleberry Lane, Arlington.Hinojosa Carpet, 7521 W. Victoria Ave.Double T Construction, 1243 Reser Road, Walla Walla.Hope and Family Social Services, 2636 W. Bruneau Place.The...
If your business is in Benton or Franklin county and has opened/moved/changed names in the last three months, please download this form to be included in this listing.NEW BUSINESSESCommunity Thrift hasopened at 303 Wellsian Way in Richland. The store resells gently used clothing,furniture and décor. Fund generated from sales will...