A dustup over a 2019 land sale next to the Vista Field redevelopment site continues to roil the Port of Kennewick.At a December hearing, Commissioner Don Barnes appealed sanctions levied after an investigator concluded he violated port rules through his efforts to halt a private sale of five acres to...
Gov. Jay Inslee extended his wide-ranging restrictions on indoor dining, gatherings and other activities to Jan. 4, citing alarming Covid-19 infection rates and the fast-dwindling supply of ICU beds in the state’s hospitals. The restrictions were imposed in November and were supposed to end Dec. 12.“This is an extremely alarming situation,” he said during a Dec. 8 press conference. The...
Map geeks rejoice! The city of Richland has launched a web page where it posts maps that detail how the community works.Curious about utility lines? There’s a map for that.What routes do snowplows use in winter? There’s a map for that.In fact, there’s a map for just about every conceivable...
When the city of West Richland bought the former Tri-City Raceway in 2019, it saw a spot to build its new police station and a place to steer commercial development.But a team of fans, including the raceway’s former operator, see something different.Instead of tearing out the raceway and what is...
Marineland Village, the storied Kennewick shopping center known for its sea otter statue, marine theme and a landscape that once featured palm trees, has changed hands for the final time after 15 years.Vancouver-based Inland Ocean LLC, consisting of Jane Schmid-Cook and her partner and former husband, Rod Cook, promises to...
Tri-City area nonprofits forced to cancel popular fundraising events are banking on supporters joining their online campaigns.Donations play a powerful role in helping organizations that help people face challenges and the need does not go away because of the Covid-19 pandemic.Here are some of the virtual fundraisers taking place in...
Kaitlyn Pype wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her life, but she knew she enjoyed working on cars.She thought about a career in automotive repair, but a degree program in mechatronics at Clover Park Technical College caught her eye because it combined a variety of interests.“So, I went...
To the average American, China’s control of the world production, processing technology and stockpile of critical metals is not their concern.However, to our military and high-tech leaders, it is a very big deal.Our government lists 35 metals it considers vital to our national economy and security. While 17 are classified...
Executive manager, Audi/BMW of Tri-CitiesChristopher MartinezNumber of employees you oversee: 59Brief background of your business:Sales, parts and service of new and pre-owned Audis and BMWs as well as selling of any other brand pre-owned as well.How did you land your current role? How long have you been in it?My family...
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia will build a store in Pasco after securing a site next to Walmart.The store will mirror the newly built Kennewick Goodwill. However, it will not take shape for several years, said Ken Gosney, executive director for the nonprofit, which serves people with disabilities.Goodwill paid $1.17...
