By D. Patrick JonesThe Tri-Cities sport an enviable concentration of talent in science and technology. In economic statistics, most of these professionals show up in the sector “Professional & Technical Services”. The other sectors that contain tech workers are Information and Manufacturing. While firms of lawyers and accountants make up...
By Don C. BrunellIt is impossible to ignore Lampson International’s monstrous cranes in its Pasco assembly yard. Those gantries stand out like the Space Needle in Seattle and reach over 560 feet into the sky. Don C. BrunellLike the Space Needle, Lampson is built on a solid footing. Last month,...
Dee Pridemore wants people to know that face painting can be more than a hobby.She has made it her business to change the perception and has turned it into a professional career.By all accounts, it’s been successful as she’s recently landed work with an Oregon amusement park.“I love making people...
One of the longest-standing restaurants in the Tri-Cities is moving, although not very far.Inca Mexican Restaurant in Kennewick, at 3600 W. Clearwater Ave., will relocate up the road to Marineland Village.Owners Javier Rodriguez and Antonio Mendoza expect the new Inca to be ready at 201 N. Edison sometime in November.The...
A Richland mainstay for more than 40 years, the M Hotel will soon offer guests refurbished rooms when its first phase of renovations are completed at the end of this month.This stage of work includes the hotel’s original 120 rooms surrounding the large, indoor pool at the property on 1515...
The success of a Pasco business park’s flexible design space off Road 90 is prompting a similar project in Kennewick.A new 44,170-square-foot commercial building is planned for 4112 W. 24th Ave. on 3.43 acres. It will feature Class A office space up front and flex space in the back of...
More coveted waterfront retail space will be available in early spring along Richland’s George Washington Way.The new 11,062-square-foot strip mall will cater to retailers and restauranteurs.Ground was broken in mid-August, and general contractor on the project, O’Brien Construction Company Inc., estimates a six-month construction period, with completion planned for February...
As a 5-year-old, Erik Roach knew what he wanted to do when he first saw “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” on television.He wanted to be involved in martial arts.Now 31, he’s still a fan of martial arts. He’s even earned a black belt.But today, he’s more interested in what his students...
A Richland auto dealership is planning to build a new 10,000-square-foot Audi center.Town & Country acquired the space for Audi Tri-Cities in April 2017 and plans for the new facility to be fully operational by summer 2019.The new location will be right off of Interstate 182 at 1177 Aaron Drive.The...
After more than a decade of business, the Prosser Starbucks got a makeover and some new equipment to create drinks not previously available to customers.The nine-week, $342,000 makeover started in the middle of the summer and included new interior walls, paint and fixtures at the coffeeshop at 10 Merlot Drive.The...
