Chaplaincy Health Care, the Richland nonprofit that serves the terminally ill and the grieving, will close its palliative care program at the end of December.Gary Castillo, executive director, cited fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic and an unsustainable financial model for the move. He notified staff and the program’s 160 patients...
The state’s oldest estate grown winery is curtailing operations after its largest creditor compelled it to file for bankruptcy.Gordon Brothers Cellars Inc. and its related vineyard, Kamiak Vineyard Inc., filed for protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in November, shortly after the Bank of Eastern...
Tri-County Partners Habitat for Humanity has a new executive director, a Richland native who came home after exploring the country and the world.Jet Richardson signed on as the Richland-based nonprofit’s new leader just months before the pandemic struck. He spent the first year focusing on Habitat’s mission to build affordable...
Northwest ski resorts have spent the better part of the year planning for Covid-19 contingencies to ensure skiers and snowboarders can race down their favorite slopes safely this winter.Bluewood, the Tri-Cities’ closest resort which is owned by seven Tri-Citians, has been planning since March. It’s outside of Dayton, about 80...
In one of the more unusual real estate moves in recent memory, a Chinese restaurant in Kennewick is being refashioned into an independent, closed-door pharmacy catering to adult family homes, nursing homes and similar facilities.Pharmacists Randy and Dawn Johnson, owners of Tri-Cities RX, bought Bamboo Gardens at 8021 W. Grandridge...
State offers free 2021 workplace safety calendarThe Washington State Department of Labor & Industries takes a light touch to the heavy business of workplace safety in its 2021 calendar.“Spot the Hazards” offers a fictional scenario each month in the name of promoting awareness of the hazards that can harm workers.Calendars...
Before the Legislature arrives for the 2021 session, some businesses in Washington will be facing the very real prospect of a 500% tax increase.That is on day one, before lawmakers even begin to talk about passing new taxes like an income tax, a capital gains tax or a tax on...
It’s no secret that airlines and airplane manufacturers have been clobbered by the coronavirus pandemic.International flights traditionally flown by jumbo jets are particularly hard hit. Borders are closed and people aren’t flying.There is a small silver-lining. Just as restaurants started take-out service to survive, airlines are filling planes with freight.U.S....
It’s no secret the Covid-19 pandemic has made a huge impact on how Washington retailers and restaurants operate. With additional restrictions implemented at the start of the holiday season as cases surged, it’s another challenge for local small businesses.But that’s where we as a community can step in.Small retailers and...
Jacqui Wright will move her popular Mezzo Thai Fusion restaurant to a smaller spot in early 2021.Wright will close the 3,000-square-foot restaurant at 110 W. Gage Blvd. in Richland at the end of December. She plans to announce a new location in January.Fans can support Mezzo Thai by ordering meals...
