The grim scorecard of Covid-19 in the U.S. is responsible for over 1 million deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Tracker. In addition to deaths, the pandemic has left a trail of injuries and insults: long-term disability, early retirement, hundreds of thousands of years of time...
Shari McMahanAs many students returned to campus at the end of August, the new president of Eastern Washington University visited the Tri-Cities to meet with local business leaders.Shari McMahan wanted to learn how EWU could position itself to meet the needs of area employers and how to better prepare its...
Trios Health’s residency class recently started its three-year program and includes four new family medicine resident physicians and six new internal medicine resident physicians.The Class of 2025 applicant pool was competitive this year, with nearly 2,000 applicants. More than 170 candidates were interviewed to select the final 10 for residency...
A new driving school opened in Kennewick, offering instruction and Department of Licensing testing from three professionals with a combined 20 years of experience in traffic safety, teaching and education.Top-Notch Driving School at 1350 N. Louisiana St., Suite E, opened over the summer by a mother-son duo, Myel and Steven...
Tucked into a pocket of West Richland is a native plant haven.It’s a nursery in Ann Autrey’s backyard called Tapteal Native Plants.Her business is a grassroots effort to raise awareness about the value of native species, as well as to supply the Columbia Basin with region-specific varieties from its unique...
To submit a promotion, new hire, award or donation, go to: tcjournal.biz/customer-service/submit-news.NEW HIRESAmy Hubbard has joined Keller Williams Columbia Basin in Kennewick. The Tri-City native has a deep understanding of the community and real estate and enjoys mentoring new real estate agents.Miramar Health Center in Kennewick has hired Monica Mendoza...
CarMax Inc., the national chain of used car stores, confirmed it intends to open its first Tri-City location within two to three years.CarMax, based in Richmond, Virginia, operates five stores in Washington, all located in Spokane and Western Washington. Richland will be the first in the area.“We are pleased to...
The dream of a Three Rivers Behavioral Health Recovery Center is close to becoming a reality as Benton County moves to secure two sites to serve Tri-Citians facing mental health and substance abuse crises.The county expects to complete a $1.6 million deal to buy the now closed Kennewick General Hospital...
Mirror Ministries dedicates recovery homeMirror Ministries has broken ground on Esther’s Home at an undisclosed location in rural Pasco.Esther’s Home creates a safe place for minors who have survived being trafficked for sex in Washington state. It is one of about 30 so-called “restoration homes” serving minor survivors nationwide.“What may...
The 2022 Parade of Homes highlights four new Tri-City homes and runs from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 16-18.The Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities event is a showcase for the latest in construction, architectural trends, design and décor for physical tours.All four Parade homes are in Richland.The Parade of Homes magazine...
