One would be hard pressed to find bigger boosters of Benton City than Mark and Lori Loften.The couple have lived in the small town west of the Tri-Cities since 2006 where they own and run Ki-Be Market.Along the way, they’ve helped their community and employees, supporting citywide cleanup efforts, employees...
By Dave Leder, Yakima Valley Business TimesStandard Paint & Flooring has been busy this spring — busier, perhaps, than at any other time in its 64-year history.During the past month, the Yakima-based home décor chain not only opened two new showrooms in Richland and Sunnyside, but also improved its online...
By Beau RuffWhy in the world would I write about such an esoteric issue as the disclaimer trust? Simply put, it is one of the best and most frequently used trusts by estate planning attorneys to reduce or eliminate the estate tax and provides great flexibility in your own estate...
By Josh KandleSometimes when I talk about search engine optimization, or SEO, with people, I can actually see their eyes glaze over. This is especially true when the topic of citations comes up.The question I get most is: what exactly is a citation? Josh Kandle,Cougar Digital Marketing & DesignHint: It’s...
NW Farm Supply expects to open a new store in Prosser this month.The new 13,000-square-foot building sits on 2.78 acres at 451 Wine Country Road, adjacent to Shopko Hometown.The company opened its first store in Hermiston in 1995. The Oregon shop, started by Nathan Crowther and John Lloyd, serves as...
Progress is moving forward on Columbia Pulp’s new plant north of Dayton. With a pilot plant starting in July in Pomeroy and the goal of beginning pulp production at the Lyons Ferry operation in the fourth quarter this year, the company is ramping up recruitment efforts.CEO John Begley said the...
For more than 35 years, Northwest Agricultural Consultants has been providing the Columbia Basin with quality, in-house soil, plant and water testing services, continually upgrading its equipment and testing methods to deliver fast results.Company President Wade Carter said the accredited lab strives for one-day or better turnaround, processing tens of...
Washington’s wineries and the state Department of Ecology have collaborated to develop the first statewide water quality permit that aims to help the industry prevent pollution and protect water quality.This new winery general permit establishes practices to help wineries manage their wastewater by providing broad, efficient and consistent coverage. The...
After years of referring business to one another, Basin Pacific Insurance & Benefits acquired Manley Crop Insurance in Prosser for an undisclosed amount.Brad Toner, owner of the Kennewick insurance and benefits agency, said the transaction—which was solidified in May—felt more like a merger because the two companies share such similar...
By T. Michael TallmanI can still remember the days of working with my dad and grandpa on the farm. Each fall while they were driving a harvester, I drove a truck to get our crops to market. It always seemed like we spent more time on repairs and maintenance of...
