For over 20 years, the shop at 1854 Bronco Lane near the Richland Airport has been the creative lair of local inventor Chris Smith, owner of Intellegration LLC.

The business’ name marries the words “intelligent” and “integration,” which Smith said is short for “integrating intelligent ideas.” It launched in...

Kyle and Becky Thornhill have been riding a wave toward a building of their own since launching Tsunami Catering in January 2018.

And despite setbacks – some temporary, some longer – it’s been a great ride.

“For me, I get excited because it’s connecting with people through food,” Kyle said.

Becky...

You might not think city planning and winemaking have a lot in common.

But Scott Greenberg’s decades of experience helping shape and manage municipal growth has come in handy in his second career as a winemaker and winery owner.

Greenberg, who recently moved his North Bend-based Convergence Zone Cellars to...

Chad Leinback used to travel in his home state of Texas with his family, and he’d look at buildings as they’d drive by and imagine what business he’d put in them.

Since 2012 – when he bought New Beginnings Thrift Store at age 21 – his business life has...

Hot Tamales started as a side hustle for Paulina Perez and her mother, Lupe Perez. They’ve served up their tamales in each of the Tri-Cities since launching in 2017 but are putting down roots in Richland after achieving a big business milestone: buying their own place.

“That’s what makes...

Growth and a desire to offer more in-person training prompted a longtime downtown Kennewick business to move into a bigger office.

“People were feeling isolated and missing not having a connection with their fellow caregivers,” said Christine Rose-VanWormer, the owner/director of Visiting Angels, a personal home care services provider...

The Port of Pasco is adding 18.3 acres to its Reimann Industrial Center – a move that will allow for continued industrial growth and economic development, officials said.

The triangle of land – which sits between the 300-acre industrial center and North Railroad Avenue – is state trust land....

Documents filed under Washington’s environmental review process reveal a list of projects in the works for the Mid-Columbia.

The State Environmental Review Act, or SEPA, often provides the first look at the mixed-use projects, mini storage facilities, apartments, industrial expansions, subdivisions and more that are working their way through...

Pasco came in just behind Seattle and Spokane for the number of dog attacks on mail carriers. 

There were 10 dog attacks on Pasco mail carriers in 2022, compared to Seattle and Spokane, which each recorded 13 attacks, according to recently released data from the U.S. Postal Service.

Costco is eyeing Richland for a possible second Tri-Cities location. 

The retail giant has submitted a letter of interest for about 28 acres of state trust land in the Queensgate area, and negotiations for a potential lease are underway, a spokesman for the state Department...