A Tri-City nonprofit that serves the terminally ill and their families sought volunteers to make masks and gowns to protect its caregivers from infectious diseases during the coronavirus pandemic.With N95 respirators and masks earmarked for hospitals and others, Chaplaincy Health Care is turning to homemade items to bolster its dwindling...
Tri-City homebuilders and colleagues across the state are pleading with Gov. Jay Inslee to reclassify homebuilding an essential activity after the industry was sidelined by the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order to slow the spread of coronavirus.“We respectfully disagree with your finding that home construction is not an essential activity,...
Benton County will not delay the collection of propertytaxes because of the coronavirus pandemic.The deadline to pay the first half of the annual property tax bill is April 30, with the second half due by Oct. 31.The county treasurer considered delaying the deadline butdecided against it, saying local taxing districts...
Grocery storesaround the Tri-Cities have set aside special shopping times for senior citizensand other vulnerable populations more susceptible to the coronavirus.We’ve checkedwith several local stores to update this list, but it’s probably a good ideafor customers to double-check hours before heading out.Grocery storesoffering special senior shopping hours include:Albertsons: 7-9 a.m....
Royceann Taft knows there’s solace to be found in thegarden.The Master Gardener who lives in Kennewick said anyone cantap into it, especially in times of isolation or stress.“I have seen research that says that being out in the soiland sun is very, very good for your immune system. Not just...
By Tiffany ScottThe Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council is designated by Gov. Jay Inslee as a local/regional workforce development area. We are responsible for convening and coordinating local workforce development programs and activities through a certified American Job Center called WorkSource Columbia Basin. In addition, we oversee TC Futures, a youth and young adult outreach, in partnership with the local Educational Service District 123. The BFWDC is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on our local community. We are committed to supporting those individuals...
Pasco’s storied Moore Mansion is starting a new chapter after being sold by the couple who saved it from demolition.Debra and Brad Peck sold the historic mansion to a Kennewick couple who will run it as a residence and event center. The Pecks and the new owners will collaborate to...
By TCAJOBWashington state earned a B in social distancing, a better grade than Benton and Franklin counties’.Benton earned a C. Franklin got an F.The March 24 scores come from Unacast, a company that collects and analyzes smartphone GPS location data to compile a “Social Distancing Scoreboard.”It scores state and county level...
The much-anticipated Grocery Outlet Bargain Market has opened at Richland’s Vintner Square, 2901 Queensgate Drive. The store debuted March 24 with 30 employees.The newly built store joins the Target-anchored shopping complex at Queensgate and Duportail Drive. It is the third Grocery Outlet in the Tri-Cities, joining sisters in Kennewick and Pasco. The new location is independently owned and operated by Nikki and Mike Sims.“This...
Tri-City businesses and nonprofits are rallying the community to support hospitals, health care workers, seniors and families struggling to secure the resources they need to combat the spread of coronavirus, which causes the deadly COVID-19.Here are some of the ways to help.O’Brien Construction collects respiratorsO’Brien Construction is challenging contractors to...
