3 Rivers Foundation opens grant applications3 Rivers Community Foundation expects to award at least $160,000 in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Benton and Franklin counties during its 2021 funding cycle.Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Sept. 17.Funding for the grant program comes from a percentage of the community foundation’s...
The 2021 pandemic prompted plenty of Tri-City businesses to reassess and regroup.For Jim and Karen Pridemore, the pause allowed them to double down on the mission close to their heart: to help young adults on the autism spectrum.Their son Tyler is on the spectrum.“It allowed us to say, ‘What now?’...
What is a charitable giving technique that doubles as a wealth transfer technique to avoid estate taxes and at the same time works especially well in a low-interest rate environment (as we find ourselves in now)?The charitable lead trust.First, let’s set the stage.This type of trust is usually implemented after...
Robert “Bob” SchuetzEnergy Northwest executive Robert “Bob” Schuetz is the new chief executive officer for the Richland-based power cooperative that operates the Columbia Generating Station nuclear power plant.Schuetz is a 28-year Navy veteran who joined Energy Northwest in 2013 and most recently served as site vice president. He succeeds Brad...
Arthur Baranovskiy, who credits YouTube and Pasco’s Delta High School for propelling him into technical drawing, is building a successful business offering drafting and related services to Tri-City businesses.Baranovskiy, 24, isn’t shy about touting AYB Drafting, which offers drafting and design services, including technical drawings, blueprints for high-end custom homes...
One new Richland business knew brides would “say yes to the dress” if they could. RoseLily Bridal is doing whatever it takes to allow them their moment, even in a pandemic.RoseLily, formerly Amy’s Bridal, is under new ownership after longtime employee Elaina Morrow bought the store from her mentor, Amy...
Awards & HonorsFour scientists, Dick Kouzes, Ljiljana Paša-Tolić, Jon Schwantes and Katrina Waters, from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have been selected to join the Washington State Academy of Sciences.They will join other scientists and engineers from across the state being recognized for outstanding scientific achievement...
Triple-digit weather. Frigid temperatures. Notorious Tri-City winds. Smoke-filled summer skies.These will no longer be reasons to cancel tee time, thanks to the arrival of Divots Golf in Richland later this month.The Walla Walla-based Divots Golf specializes in the growing sport of virtual golf, offering competitive virtual games to casual and...
Porter Kinney wants to be the Northwest’s go-to barbecue guy.The Richland entrepreneur behind the popular Porter’s Real Barbecue chain and his new business partner are taking steps to make it happen, including securing its future by purchasing the kitchen at the heart of the business.Kate and Porter Kinney and their...
The state Department of Commerce has identified 351 parcels in Benton County and 177 in Franklin County that may be subject to the state’s clean building law.The state’s new commercial clean buildings standard is one of several pillars of Gov. Jay Inslee’s 2019 climate package and is the first of...
