The Three Rivers Convention Center is taking over the Tri-Cities Wine Festival after its longtime co-producer pulled the plug on the event.The convention center in Kennewick partnered with the Tri-Cities Wine Society to put on the annual event, which included wine judging, an auction, public tasting and a festival. The...
Despite the challenges with the Covid-19 Delta variant, companies continue to add jobs – a good sign of economic stabilization.Unfortunately, we’re also facing the greatest disruption in the labor market in a century. Employers cannot find enough people to fill their open positions. One would think the math is easy...
When it comes to estate planning, there are many variables for retirees to consider, with one of the biggest being the effect of taxes on how much of their wealth they get to pass on.Between several years of accommodative monetary policy and massive federal spending to offset the economic damage...
By Robin Wojtanikfor Hanford Mission Integration SolutionsFollowing a grueling training and instruction regimen, five Hanford Patrol officers became a part of an elite law enforcement squad on the Hanford site, providing enhanced protection from potential security threats.“These five graduates are at the tip of the spear for keeping our materials...
Tri-Cities schools split $184K from GesaGesa Credit Union awarded more than $266,000 to Washington school districts through its affinity debit card program.Tri-City schools received $184,000 of the total, which is earmarked to support academics, technology, extracurricular programs and athletics. Card users support their schools when they use the branded card...
Executive DirectorChildren’s Developmental CenterZahra RoachEmployees you oversee: 41What is the Environmental Molecular Sciences Brief background of your organization:Nonprofit that provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays.How did you land your current role?A combination of things: community service, life experiences and professional background.Giving my time...
By one key measure, public schools in Benton and Franklin counties have shown strong progress. By another, students in the counties’ public schools are not succeeding.The positive conclusion stems from high school graduation rates, or specifically for this column, the five-year high school graduation rate.Benton-Franklin Trends data reveals steady progress...
Recently someone very dear to me said they were in near physical pain listening to an investment presentation. They were probably exaggerating, but it was an understandable feeling. They went from starting a foundation with budgeting and a savings plan to a detailed review of portfolio theory and valuations.This would...
As higher education costs continue to rise, it is important to consider how best to fund your child’s or grandchild’s education.I propose a multi-pronged approach to use tax-advantaged 529 plans, trusts and term life insurance.The 529 plan offers great long-term savings capability, but in the event of a worst-case scenario,...
On a recent Friday morning, customers were coming into Runners Soul at a steady flow.Suddenly, a woman and her high school-aged son from Connell entered the store and walked right up to Scott Conrad, who owns the Kennewick establishment.“My son is running cross country and he needs new shoes. I’ve...
