Courier services gain popularity as local drivers bring groceries, supplies from out-of-town storesBy Gary CrawfordThe Tri-Cities has long said it would love to welcome aTrader Joe’s, a second Costco and an IKEA furniture store.But until that happens, consider hiring a courier to do runsto your favorite store for you.Two local...
Oasis Freight Transport underwent a major transition in the past year. Not only did Oasis rebrand — it was formerly known as OasisFarms & Trucking — but the 20-year-old company also transformed itsbusiness model. It sold off its fleet of 15 trucks and began operating as afreight brokerage.“It’s hard to...
Expect VIP treatment inside a TC Black car with leather seats, a customized music playlist, punctual pickups and a skilled driver wearing a jacket and displaying impeccable manners.The owner of the Tri-City’s new black-car service is anative Texan and former Navy submariner. David McClain says his Lone Star State values...
More than $15,000 in STEM education grants are in use atTri-City area schools, creating or supporting robotics clubs, aeroponicgardening and microscopic photography, among other projects. Tri-City teachers were invited to apply for the STEM Like ME! grants through the Washington State STEM Education Foundation, with selection help from the Dream...
Benton Countyrecently approved $1.7 million in grants from its sales tax-generated economicdevelopment program.The money will be puttoward projects from the city of Kennewick and Port of Kennewick, Richland andProsser.The county awarded $1million to Kennewick and its port to transform Clover Island’s shoreline. Themoney will go toward improving public infrastructure and...
Bob and Tammy Benson have long wanted to run a batting cagebusiness in the Tri-City area.“We’ve always talked about having a facility,” Tammy said.“We’d look and talk about it. But we wouldn’t do it.”Then a friend showed them information about a D-BATfranchise a few years ago. The Bensons bought a...
Two construction projects totaling morethan $3.5 million are getting underway on the Kadlec medical campus in Richlandto meet patient demand for electrophysiology and gastroenterology services.One project involves adding a fifthcatheterization lab to the main hospital building at 888 Swift Blvd. This willresult in more resources for electrophysiology cardiology, known as...
Horror movie-themed restaurant to open in Richland’s ParkwayIn addition to managing a cafe, owning a micro-bakery andparenting four children, Chris Nokes decided to add restaurant entrepreneur tohis list. He’s opening Hot Mess Burgers & Pies at 619 The Parkway in Richland, where Cheese Louise used to be.“When we came in...
Yakima Federal Savings & Loan plans to build a new $2.2 million branch in the Queensgate area of Richland.The new 4,206-square-foot bank building, its first in nearly 18 years, will be at 3100 Duportail St., next door to HAPO Community Credit Union and across the street from Numerica Credit Union.The bank...
Richland medical practice to move into site on Jadwin AvenueA Richland OB-GYN bought a building not far from his currentclinic and will move into a newly remodeled facility this summer. Dr. Richard Lorenzo has seen patients at 1050 Gilmore Ave.,Suite A, since August 2015. His new practice will be at...
