An extensive remodel is underway at an affordable senior housing complex in east Kennewick that’s requiring residents to be temporarily relocated and their belongings packed up.The lengthy list of improvements coming to the Kennewick Garden Apartments on West Fifth Avenue includes new flooring, lighting, millwork, doors, appliances and landscaping.[blockquote quote="We...
The deal to close on 1.8 acres to build a new Richland City Hall was 15 years in the making.“It took an act of Congress. Literally,” said Joe Schiessl, the city’s director of parks and public facilities.The city sealed the deal with the federal government Aug. 25 and plans to...
While a proposed Richland solar power project would be the biggest in the state, the economic future of this source of electricity in Washington is not yet written in stone.This will be the first American venture for the French solar power company Neoen. As Neoen studies the potential installation of...
Team helped to raise more than $2M in donations over seven seasonsThe Tri-City Americans are celebrating their 30th season with a home opener on Sept. 30 against the Everett Silvertips. For the team, the anniversary provides a chance to reflect on their history and how they’ve sown their roots in...
The Gesa Credit Union branch in north Richland will be closing permanently Oct. 31.Gesa reports that the 808 Dalton St. branch is “underutilized” and its “transaction volumes are low” compared to other locations in the Tri-Cities.As a nonprofit cooperative, the credit union determined it wasn’t a good use of members’...
By Marilou SheaJust south of the Tri-Cities in Stanfield, Oregon, a hard-working couple raise calves to satisfy their customers’ insatiable taste for beef. Pat and Tammy Mallon own Pat-n-Tam’s Beef, a boutique beef processing company. Marilou Shea, Food Truck AcademyPat Mallon has been raising calves and selling them since he...
Poland family supports fundraiser walk, awareness night at Ams hockey gameThe Poland family is passionate about raising awareness and supporting efforts to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.They also can be counted on to participate in two of the year’s biggest Tri-City fundraisers for the state’s Alzheimer’s Association.It’s personal for...
By Stacey DennyAnel Suarez credits a group of female colleagues for encouraging her to apply for a new position at Mission Support Alliance.Suarez said members of MSA’s Synergy Network bolstered her confidence to seek the promotion.“All of the women in the group were very supportive and encouraging. I’m not sure...
A shortage of certified teachers is making it difficult for school districts statewide to find qualified educators to fill open positions.That’s according to a report from the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction last fall. Heritage University in Toppenish is helping alleviate this shortage through two teacher education...
A weekend DJ on U-Rock Radio admitted he didn’t know much about ’80s rock music when he started.Age might have something to do with it. Mitchel Denke is a senior at Kamiakin High School, born around the turn of the century. But joining the station has turned him into a...
