By Michelle DuplerIt’s been legal to toke up in Washington for a couple of years now, but experts say it may not be the best idea when looking for a job.Employers can decline to hire people based on a pre-employment drug test — or fire them based on random drug screenings...
By Beau RuffMany business owners believe executive employment contracts are unnecessary. Or, that they might lose the ability to fire at-will. Beau Ruff,Cornerstone Wealth StrategiesPerhaps the employer believes having less specificity about the job, the employer maintains more flexibility and control.Business owners also can be put off by the amount...
SSC North America said plans for manufacturing plant ‘to ramp back up’ West Richland land intended for a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing center, showroom and museum for exotic supercars recently was sold for $1.15 million to a Tri-City home builder.Despite years of delays and the sale of the nearly five acres to...
Artfetti moves away from custom cakes to focus on petite sweetsThe demand for Artfetti’s delectable macarons has prompted the small Kennewick bakery to expand its offerings.“Some days we sell out by 4 p.m.,” said co-owner José Garcia, who opened Artfetti with his wife, Silvia, in June 2016.Not to be confused with...
Owner of The Educated Cigar & Wine can be found at festivals around regionLocal entrepreneur Rick Ornstein enjoys the simple things life has to offer, especially sitting down and puffing a premium cigar with friends.His enthusiasm for cigars, believed to date back to the ancient Mayans, is more than evident...
Visit Tri-Cities honored a community advocate and a Red Mountain business for their work to promote tourism around the region at its annual meeting and tourism showcase event on Nov. 13.Those receiving the recognition were:Tourism Champion of the Year: Dave Bryant was recognized as the 2017 Tourism Champion of the...
Zintel Creek Golf Club, formerly the Tri-City County Club, is holding a cocktail party and silent auction to celebrate its history and future on Nov. 18.There will be a silent auction for an assortment of country club memorabilia.Organizers are seeking old photographs from the 79 years of events held at the club....
A former Tri-City man will appear on CNBC’s new primetime series, “The Job Interview” on Nov. 15.Paul Roy, a longtime Tri-City resident who landed his dream job in his dream location of Kauai, Hawaii, will appear on the show. Paul RoyRoy, who previously worked as the manager of Coldwell Banker...
The Kennewick School District invites community members to submit suggested names, mascots and colors for two new elementary schools opening in August 2018.Community members may submit their suggestions for Elementary #16 and Dual Language Elementary #17 using an online survey: www.ksd.org The survey closes on Nov. 17.Suggestions will be provided to each...
The Local, a coffee shop on Gage Boulevard in Kennewick, will be opening a second location inside BlankSpace in December.BlankSpace owner Olivia Berg announced the news Nov. 7 on her business’ Facebook page.“We are absolutely thrilled to be part of bringing a high-end coffee experience to the Southridge area (and...
