Bill would reclassify studios as separate from larger fitness centersThe tax sort of snuck in there.A retail sales tax on small martial arts studios went into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. But martial arts studio owners statewide — including in the Tri-Cities — didn’t know about the new tax on...
Red Mountain has changed significantly in the past several decades, most notably with the number of wineries calling it home.Perhaps it’s the southwest slope that provides the vineyards with more hours of sunlight, or the proximity to the river providing a constant and natural cool air stream to stave off...
Fuse SPC co-working space in Richland is known for being a launch pad for new startups and an incubator for entrepreneurial activity. Even before it was founded, its members have played matchmaking to help fast-growing local startups, such as Sola Spirits Distillery and Dragon The Game.[blockquote quote="We’re dedicated to turning...
By Wine News ServiceDouble Canyon plans to move into its new facility near Red Mountain in time for the 2017 harvest, and Kate Michaud will lead winemaking for the brand focused on Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington’s acclaimed Horse Heaven Hills. Kate MichaudMichaud, 43, takes over the position previously held by...
There is a new presence at the Hanford site. Leidos merged with Lockheed Martin’s Information Systems & Global Solutions business unit, making it the new lead parent company for Mission Support Alliance, the infrastructure and site-services provider at Hanford since 2009. Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader headquartered in...
Small business owners who have benefited from the Washington Small Business Development Center are invited to share their success on social media on March 22.[blockquote quote="During the past 10 years, the Washington SBDC has helped more than 20,400 business owners statewide start more than 1,000 new businesses, save 4,655 jobs,...
Red carnations decorated the tables in the bright dining area as two volunteers learned how to prepare food behind the counter of the new Senior Dining Café in Richland.Meals on Wheels, a program of Senior Life Resources Northwest, operates the cheery eatery at 1834 Fowler St.The café is the eighth...
A quarter-scale model of a Tyrannosaurus rex.A local radio station’s vinyl record collection.Homesteading farming tools.The bell from the old Finley school south of town.Old yearbooks and framed Kennewick High class photos formerly on display at O’Henry’s Go Go restaurant.An extensive arrowhead collection. Stephanie ButtonAn elaborate wreath woven from the hair...
Casino attracts thousands of Tri-Citians annuallyThe 7,000 people who hop aboard the free shuttle buses in the Tri-Cities to travel to Legends Casino in Toppenish each year won’t have to rush back home that same day.They now have the option of staying overnight with the opening of a six-story, 200-room...
The owners of Prosser’s Horse Heaven Saloon are breaking into the overnight business, fulfilling a longstanding vision to provide an all-inclusive experience for guests.“We wanted to diversify beyond the brewery and tasting room,” said Gary Vegar, who owns Horse Heaven Saloon, as well as Horse Heaven Brewery, with his wife...
