The Tri-City Association of Realtors is participating in the Washington Association of Realtors’ fourth annual statewide open house event July 22-23.The weekend is meant to be a “fun, time-saving opportunity to pick your neighborhoods and experience several homes a day. It’s a no pressure way to see what is out...

Fire & Brimstone Wood-fired Eatery in Kennewick has closed.Owners Jessie and Jennifer Verduzco announced the closure to staff and on the restaurant’s Facebook page this week.The restaurant, known for its wood-fired pizzas, was located across the parking lot from Lowe’s off Columbia Center Boulevard.“While keeping the specific details of the...

Financial challenges forced the closure of Gordon Estate Restaurant and Wine Bar in Pasco.Its last day was July 15.The restaurant and wine bar, located in the Broadmoor Park outlet mall on Outlet Drive, opened in April 2013.“Unfortunately, in our current location the ‘new/walk-in business’ just wasn’t enough to keep the...

By Robin WojtanikWhether it’s back-to-school lunch supplies or a Thanksgiving turkey, grocery shopping will get more convenient as stores begin to offer curbside pickup.Tri-City Fred Meyer and some Walmart stores expect to offer their version of the service before the end of the year.The Richland Fred Meyer will begin its...

Brianna Cervantes wanted to be a photographer when she was a little kid.Then at the age of 15, she found coffee, and her life changed.“I worked at Dutch Brothers for a year and a half,” she said. “I actually wanted to be a franchisee at Dutch Brothers. I tried three...

Employers, employees contribute to program through payroll taxWashington has become the fifth state to require paid family leave for employees.“It’s going to be the best paid family leave program the country. It has better weeks, better benefits, and we’ll be the model for the other states,” said Sen. Karen Keiser,...

By Andy PerdueThe Tri-Cities’ first commercial kombucha brewery has been established in Kennewick.Joshua Steensland of Kennewick has opened Steensland Family Kombucha. Joshua Steensland of Kennewick opened the Tri-Cities’ first commercial kombucha brewery, Steensland Family Kombucha. Steensland, back, is pictured with his partner Lacey Davis and their children, Angel, Azalea and...

By Robin WojtanikAttend a weekly meeting at Columbia Center Rotary’s event center in Kennewick, and you’ll find a diverse group of members, ranging in both age and profession.The recent fiscal year-end meeting for the local service organization included the announcement of 16 new dues-paying members joining in the last year,...

Richland studio owner seeking 88 ‘key’ partners for projectPainted pianos transformed into public works of art and gathering places have begun popping up in Richland with more planned around the Tri-Cities.The grass-roots arts project, spearheaded by Cynthia Vaughn, owner of Richland’s Magnolia Music Studios and director of Opera on the...