Richland’s Energy Northwest was named Employer of the Year for its commitment to serving its 1.5 million customers as well as supporting employees and surrounding communities by the Association of Washington Business.The public power agency operates four electricity generating stations, including the Columbia Generating Station in Richland.AWB noted Energy Northwest...
The state Department of Labor & Industries has received scores of calls asking for clarity on the details of the new minimum wage law in the wake of last month’s election.The new minimum wage, a result of the passage of Initiative 1433, will increase to $11 an hour starting on...
The state Department of Licensing’s website will be affected by the Dec. 12 installation of a new computer system for vehicle and boat title and registration transactions.The new system replaces a 30-year-old, text-based system that’s been used successfully in several other states across the country.Here’s what customers can expect, according...
Learn about doing business with the ports at an upcoming workshop in Kennewick.The free class is from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Bechtel Board Room at the Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center, 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick.The region’s ports – Port of Benton, Port of Kennewick and...
Washington State University Tri-Cities is accepting nominations of exceptional women from the university and Tri-Cities community through Dec. 15.The new program recognizes WSU Tri-Cities women students, staff, faculty, alumnae and community members who have made notable contributions to the campus and community through service, teaching or involvement.“These women and their...
Volunteers are needed to serve as company advisers and judges for Enterprise Week, the Pasco School District’s 17th annual business simulation event for high school seniors.Seniors from Chiawana, New Horizons, and Pasco high schools get to experience the business world by developing a new product and working as a company...
Buses retrofitted to look like vintage trolleys began rolling through Tri-City streets on Nov. 16.Ben Franklin Transit decided two years ago to replace three aging vehicles with the low-floor buses designed to look like trolleys.The trolley replica package outfits a modern Gillig transit bus with solid oak seats, brass-colored stanchions,...
Looming buildings casting large shadows serve as tangible signs of economic growth in the Horn Rapids Industrial Park off Logston Boulevard in Richland.The latest addition to the mix is across the street from the massive Preferred Freezer Services.Central Washington Corn Processors’ new $7.9 million facility, which will serve as a...
Baking lessons, a cooking curriculum, farm-to-table meals, menu planning.The ideas and enthusiasm cooked up for Columbia Basin College’s new culinary school continue to percolate as officials try to find $10 million to build the institute in Kennewick.“Students are excited about the opportunity. Since the first news story came out, students...
Four years ago, Justin Coronado and Bryan Monarch started an aerial production and photography company using drones to make commercials for businesses.“We did some aerial video work for Nelson Irrigation located in Walla Walla, made some promo videos for a couple of different agricultural companies, and also made one for...
