By Kris JohnsonAs summer turns to fall and farmers wrap up their harvests, the changing season is a good reminder about the importance of trade and infrastructure for Washington’s economy.Apple growers in Wenatchee and Yakima, wheat growers on the Palouse, Mid-Columbia potato growers and Washington’s celebrated wine industry all rely...
By Beau RuffThere are many options available to pay for the education of a loved one. There are direct gifts, state-sponsored 529 plans and educational savings accounts, to name a few. But, if a person wants to use funds that are not available until after death and wants to influence...
New claims have been filed against a Kennewick businessman in an attempt to stop him from discharging some of his debts under a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing.Two separate court filings—from E2 Consulting Engineers and Integrated Global Staffing—allege “false representation,” “embezzlement,” and “fraud” against Kristopher Lapp, former president of the now...
Sage Brewing Co. will serve up multiple IPAs, hop-fed pales, easy-drinking beersWhen Tyson Crudup and Ben Grogan met each other while working at Yakima Chief Hops a few years ago, little did they know at the time they would eventually become business partners.This fall, the men expect to open Sage...
Esprit Graphic Communications will become Minuteman Press by year’s endSkip and Shannon Novakovich began Esprit Graphic Communications in downtown Kennewick in 1989.They’ve long been active in the Tri-City business community, as well as involved in local charities over the past 30 years.They’ve received numerous awards over the years—including Kennewick Downtowners...
Dick’s Sporting Goods has plans to open just in time for the fall season at Columbia Center mall in Kennewick.The store’s grand opening is Sept. 20-22, and it’s pulling out all the stops, including an appearance by former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant. He’ll be available from 1-3 p.m. Sept....
Knutzen’s Meats, a retail, custom and specialty meat shop, recently expanded its Pasco facility.The project added 400 square feet to include an additional smokehouse and sausage kitchen so Knutzen’s can make summer sausage, pepperoni, jerky and other smoked meats.The shop is now 3,300 square feet.Tri-City growth has increased demand for...
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia’s new 20,000-square-foot store opened for business on Aug. 30.Located at 345 S. Columbia Center Blvd., it’s between Fred’s Appliance and Flower Farm.The $4.2 million project, which included the land purchase and new building, features 10,000 square feet of retail floor space stocked with new items...
The Richland School District recently completed the multiyear renovation of the 1982 wing of the old Jefferson Elementary into an Early Learning Center.The project transformed the space to serve the district’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, or ECEAP, and developmental preschool.The center offers morning and afternoon sessions during the...
Padilla Masonry Inc. recently completed construction on a new commercial office and shop.The building at 550 E. Bruneau Ave. in Kennewick is just south of the East Columbia Drive and North Gum Street intersection near the cable bridge.The project included 6,392 square feet of office and shop space on the...
