Three Tri-City public power electricity producers and providers recently paid more than $9 million in privilege taxes to the state.The annual tax is levied on public power electricity producers and providers for the privilege of generating electricity or providing electricity in the state.Energy Northwest paid nearly $4.8 million, up from...
Thanks to a partnership between the city of Richland and the Bonneville Power Association, commercial and industrial businesses within city limits are being rewarded for reducing their carbon footprint.The energy efficiency program offered through Richland Energy Services works with 30 to 50 commercial and industrial customers a year. After providing...
Energy Northwest recently announced some changes, including a new CEO and promotions within its leadership team. This includes a decision by the company’s executive board to name Brad Sawatzke as chief executive officer, after serving as interim CEO since the end of March. Brad SawatzkePrior to being named CEO, Sawatzke...
By David ForsythPlants are the ultimate energy-conversion machine, taking energy from sunlight along with carbon dioxide to produce plant biomass and oxygen. Wine grapes, like many plants, will store some of this energy as sugar in the fruit. David ForsythThe grapevine using the captured energy, along with water, nitrogen and...
Al Nihart took apart his first clock before the age of 10. Like his father, Nihart was a mechanic at heart.But that’s where their similarities end.“He was a watch repairman, and I hate watches,” Nihart said. “You don’t fix a watch. You open it up and take out a broken...
A Richland shop that opened a year ago already has expanded its footprint and offerings with a goal of providing “spirituality for all.”Lotus of the Moon, a metaphysical and spiritual supply store, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary.The shop opened in June 2017 using $5,000 in savings and donations inside a...
Faster test results for patients and streamlined operations prompted a Spokane Valley pathology services provider to open a laboratory in Richland.Incyte Diagnostics has been working on a $1.6 million renovation of a vacant office building at 221 Wellsian Way for an Aug. 13 opening.Incyte is leasing the building, with an...
When the ladies’ restroom is a must-see stop, you know the partners behind The Bradley want customers to notice every elegant finish of Richland’s new tapas restaurant and bar.“We put so much attention into detail,” said co-owner Zac Mason. “We obsessed over getting everything right.”Located in the former Rosy’s Diner...
Sixty-eight years after serving their country during the Korean War, 70 local veterans and their families received special recognition and appreciation for their role stopping the spread of communism in east Asia.The consul general of the Republic of Korea and state director of the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs director presented...
West Richland’s Double Canyon winery opened a new tasting room on July 6.The new tasting room at 8060 Keene Road features a tasting bar and table seating with views of the barrel room and production area, as well as patio seating with a fire pit.Guests may enjoy a tasting flight or...
