Port commissions Latino heritage murals The Port of Kennewick has commissioned professional mural artist Andrew Reid to paint two murals focused on the Latino heritage in the Tri-Cities.Reid was selected by the port’s Latino Heritage Mural committee, which is chaired by Davin Diaz, through a search process from a pool...

Local veterinarians recognizedThe Washington State Veterinary Medical Association recognized several veterinarians, staff and citizens at its Pacific Northwest Veterinary conference in Spokane in early October.Dr. Lauren Neuhaus with Desert Veterinary Clinic in Richland was given the Recent Grad Award for her excellence as a practitioner and advocacy for animal health...

Looming buildings casting large shadows serve as tangible signs of economic growth in the Horn Rapids Industrial Park off Logston Boulevard in Richland.The latest addition to the mix is across the street from the massive Preferred Freezer Services.Central Washington Corn Processors’ new $7.9 million facility, which will serve as a...

Baking lessons, a cooking curriculum, farm-to-table meals, menu planning.The ideas and enthusiasm cooked up for Columbia Basin College’s new culinary school continue to percolate as officials try to find $10 million to build the institute in Kennewick.“Students are excited about the opportunity. Since the first news story came out, students...

Four years ago, Justin Coronado and Bryan Monarch started an aerial production and photography company using drones to make commercials for businesses.“We did some aerial video work for Nelson Irrigation located in Walla Walla, made some promo videos for a couple of different agricultural companies, and also made one for...

It’s no surprise Tri-Citians would love to welcome a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods Market to town.They also have said over the years they want to patronize a performing arts center and splash around in an aquatics park.Several others offered up a variety of possibilities during a brainstorming session as...

By Wine News ServiceWashington grape growers and winemakers are wrapping up what is being widely anticipated as the largest harvest in Washington history.Pre-harvest estimates of a quarter-million tons of wine grapes are likely to be exceeded, as the crop has come in heavier than anticipated. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, which...

Caleb Olson wants to be an engineer like his father and grandfather someday.The 17-year-old from Hanford High thinks getting a job and skills in the manufacturing industry would be a logical first step on that career path.He was one of about 40 students from three high schools who participated in...