NEW

Koala Café has opened in the Uptown Shopping Center at 1377 George Washington Way, Richland. The cafe serves Australian coffee, teas and more. Contact: 509-987-9005.

Teach the Children has opened a homeschool resource center at 4034 W. Van Giesen St., Suite G, West Richland. The center is designed to be a hub for homeschooling families in the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas, offering support, resources and connection. Contact: 509-531-0096, teachthechildren.net.

Lazeez Mediterranean has opened at 1257 Guyer Ave., Richland. The restaurant serves Mediterranean food. Contact: 509-231-4419, lazeezmediterranean.com.

NEW LOCATION

Miss Tamale has opened a second location at 6447 Keene Road, West Richland. The restaurant serves tamales, burritos, tacos and other Mexican fare. Contact: misstamale.co.

MOVE

Guardian Financial Group has moved to 6601 W. Deschutes Ave., Suite C, Kennewick. Contact: 509-582-2047, trustgfg.com.

NW Asthma and Allergy Center has moved to 9521 Sandifur Parkway, Pasco. Go to: nwasthma.com.

Jessica’s Sewing School has moved into a storefront location at 3030 W. Clearwater, Suite 110, Kennewick. Contact: 509 301-2419, jessicassewingschool.com.

CLOSED

Badger Mountain Organic Winery has announced plans to close its tasting room at 1106 N. Jurupa St., Kennewick on Oct. 31. 

Starbucks has closed its coffee shop at 6607 W. Canal Drive in Kennewick.

NAME CHANGE

Swigg Coffee Bar, which has locations in Pasco and West Richland, has changed its name to Swagg Coffee Bar.

NEW OWNERS 

Z PLUMBERZ, which has a franchise location at 4819 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, is now owned and operated by Matthew Mahany, who has more than 25 years of experience in the water treatment industry. He will be assisted in daily operations by his wife, Susi, and Taylor Matson, who is the general manager. He is an active member of the Water Quality Association and a board member of the Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities.