Map geeks rejoice! The city of Richland has launched a web page where it posts maps that detail how the community works.Curious about utility lines? There’s a map for that.What routes do snowplows use in winter? There’s a map for that.In fact, there’s a map for just about every conceivable...

Port hires new economic development directorStephen McFadden, an economic development leader and an Adams County newspaper publisher, has joined the Port of Pasco as director of economic development and marketing.McFadden succeeds Gary Ballew, who left to join Greater Spokane Incorporated. McFadden comes to Pasco from Adams County, where he led...

When the city of West Richland bought the former Tri-City Raceway in 2019, it saw a spot to build its new police station and a place to steer commercial development.But a team of fans, including the raceway’s former operator, see something different.Instead of tearing out the raceway and what is...

Marineland Village, the storied Kennewick shopping center known for its sea otter statue, marine theme and a landscape that once featured palm trees, has changed hands for the final time after 15 years.Vancouver-based Inland Ocean LLC, consisting of Jane Schmid-Cook and her partner and former husband, Rod Cook, promises to...

The Port of Benton is seeking a new operator for Prosser’s Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center after the nonprofit that established the wine industry showplace vacated the property because of the Covid-19 pandemic.The port, which owns the taxpayer-funded wine and event center, pledged to move quickly to find a...

Horse Heaven wind, solar project seeks state approvalBoulder, Colorado-based Scout Clean Energy will apply for approval to develop an 850MW wind and solar farm in the Horse Heaven Hills to the Washington Energy Facilities Siting Evaluation Council, bypassing Benton County.Scout initially said it would apply for land use approval from...

Tri-City area nonprofits forced to cancel popular fundraising events are banking on supporters joining their online campaigns.Donations play a powerful role in helping organizations that help people face challenges and the need does not go away because of the Covid-19 pandemic.Here are some of the virtual fundraisers taking place in...

Kaitlyn Pype wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her life, but she knew she enjoyed working on cars.She thought about a career in automotive repair, but a degree program in mechatronics at Clover Park Technical College caught her eye because it combined a variety of interests.“So, I went...

To the average American, China’s control of the world production, processing technology and stockpile of critical metals is not their concern.However, to our military and high-tech leaders, it is a very big deal.Our government lists 35 metals it considers vital to our national economy and security. While 17 are classified...

Washington retailers will be laser-focused on the state budget when the 2021 Legislature convenes in January.They also expect lawmakers to revisit a data privacy bill that passed in the Senate this year but not the House. It has been revised for 2021.Mark Johnson, senior vice president of policy and governmental...