Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business

Valerie Driver, owner of Richland’s Spudnut Shop, has worked for more than 50 years in the restaurant started by her father and uncle. She recently spent tens of thousands of dollars to update the doughnut shop after it and neighbors in the Uptown Shopping Center were sued in federal court for allegations they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Photo by Robin Wojtanik)

Spudnut remodels to meet ADA requirements after suit

By Robin Wojtanik | September 2021

Modern updates have come to Richland’s famed Spudnut Shop, but not from a voluntary desire to change the space that hadn’t been remodeled since 1965. Valerie Driver, the second-generation owner of the iconic Richland restaurant, said she spent tens of thousands of dollars to update the shop after she and several neighbors in the Uptown…

Local News

Three Rivers takes over Tri-Cities Wine Festival

By TCAJOB Staff | September 2021

The Three Rivers Convention Center is taking over the Tri-Cities Wine Festival after its longtime co-producer pulled the plug on the event. The convention center...

Long-term care tax is the wrong answer to a good question

By Guest Contributor | September 2021

Retired federal employees group celebrates 50 years of advocacy and fellowship

By Wendy Culverwell | September 2021

Real Estate & Construction

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. will open a 2,333-square-foot fast-casual restaurant serving up New Orleans-style food, including spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other regional items, at 240 N. Ely St. in Kennewick. (Photo by Wendy Culverwell)

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen’s menu coming to Kennewick

By TCAJOB Staff | September 2021

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. will build its first Tri-City location at 240 N. Ely St., the site of a now-closed used car business...

Real Estate & Construction Briefs – September 2021

By TCAJOB Staff | September 2021

Economists say nationwide job growth may fuel higher mortgage rates

By TCAJOB Staff | September 2021

Monthly Focuses

Help your kids and grandkids avoid college debt

By Guest Contributor | September 2021

As higher education costs continue to rise, it is important to consider how best to fund your child’s or grandchild’s education. I propose a multi-pronged...