Several federal agencies just released a massive court-ordered federal study (called an Environmental Impact Statement, or EIS) about the Snake and Columbia river dams.If you had other things on your mind last month, that’s more than understandable. Also, you didn’t miss much: the EIS is just another federal study aimed...

By Beau RuffWhen a person endeavors to buy a piece of real property(i.e. land and any associated buildings), the buyer would be wise to study upon the potential liability he or she may be taking on.Notably, the buyer should beware of liability for theexistence of hazardous materials on the land....

By D. Patrick JonesDatatracking life in the Tri-Cities reveal many departures from the overall profileof life in Washington. Considerthe racial and ethnic make-up here. In 2017, an estimated nearly 39 percent ofthe population was non-Caucasian, versus slightly over 30 percent for thestate. And the estimated Hispanic population in 2017 made...

Carl Thompson loves what he does.As the superintendent at Columbia Point Golf Course, it’shis mission – and his staff’s job – to make sure the course is in great shapefor the region’s golfers, who played close to 46,000 rounds on the Richlandcourse last year alone.Carl ThompsonAt the same time, Thompson...

Salvaged Hardwoods owner reclaims wood, creates custom piecesClinton Milton remembers tinkering around with his dad inthe garage as a boy. He wasn’t building much, he admits, but it gave him theskills and confidence as an adult to build modest sample tables from salvagedhardwood pieces to sell at yard sales.That was...

By Kevin AnthonyThe message is simple. Clean, you might say.While cleaning up one of the biggest environmental messes inthe United States, it’s best to leave as small a footprint as possible.It’s an attitude that Mission Support Alliance stresses in its role as a key contractor at the Hanford nuclear reservation....

Friends of Badger Mountain trying to raise money to buy land before developers to preserve public access

It’s a race against development for a local nonprofit working to preserve some of the Tri-City region’s natural habitat for future generations to enjoy. Friends of Badger Mountain is working quickly and...

Tour De Coop event on April 21 offers scoop on a dozen coopsAnnette Pederson scooped up the fluffy yellow chicks that had just arrived at Kennewick’s Basin Feed and Supply to start her first foray into raising chickens.“I’m looking forward to fresh eggs, recycling all my food scraps, bug control...

Hilton Home2 Suites focuses on eco-friendly options throughout facilityRichland’s new Hilton Home2 Suites appeals to travelers’ increasing environmental consciousness and desire for more sustainable amenities.The Queensgate area hotel’s sales manager, Berenice Trevino, said she’s interacted with guests who specifically seek out Home2 Suites for this reason and said hotel reviews...