The owner of a new Richland integrative arts studio never planned to become an artist.“My life is a creative work in progress,” said owner Lexie Forbes with a laugh.Forbes recently opened Yellow Dog Integrative Arts Studio at 214-B Torbett St.She envisions the space being used for all kinds of classes...
The Albertsons store on Lee Boulevard in Richland will close by Feb. 25, citing financial difficulties.“We have been unable to reposition the store to better compete in the market place, and following an extensive review, we have made the difficult decision to close the store. Closing stores that have been...
OLYMPIA —The Senate Majority Coalition Caucus chose state Sen. Sharon Brown of Kennewick to serve as its deputy leader.The Tri-City lawmaker was elected Jan. 4 when the Republican-led coalition’s senators met to finalize their slate of leaders for the next two years.“I am very honored to have been chosen by...
The state Employment Security Department launched new online services for unemployment claimants and employers Jan. 3 — but the website is experiencing slower than anticipated response times due to high call volumes and the start-up of the system.Customers made nearly 750,000 calls to claims center staff on the first business...
’Tis the season for new year’s resolutions and the city of Kennewick would like its residents to weigh in on the city’s blueprint for the future.Kennewick’s community open house for its 20-year Comprehensive Plan has been rescheduled to Jan. 23 due to inclement weather. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with...
Educational Service District 123 is celebrating the grand opening of its newly expanded Professional Development Center at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 12 at 3924 W. Court St. in Pasco.Following a grand opening ceremony, public building tours will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The building is at the corner...
It’s been 10 years since the Food and Drug Administration approved a vaccine against the primary culprit behind cervical cancer — the human papillomavirus, or HPV.Dr. Amy Person and nurse Heather Hill of the Benton-Franklin Public Health District will provide an update on this “public health success story.”Their free talk,...
Get the 2017 forecast for the Tri-City’s real estate and labor markets at the Pasco Chamber of Commerce’s January luncheon.Ajsa Suljic, regional labor economist with Washington State Employment Security Department, will provide a labor market and analysis, and Dennis Gisi, president of John L. Scott, will provide the snapshot of...
A Richland woman dreaded the holidays after losing her daughter to leukemia.She didn’t want to celebrate. She didn’t want to keep up the same traditions.She wanted space to feel her grief.And to remember.Sandy Fishback, 69, credits a Chaplaincy Health Care class with empowering her to feel her grief during the...
Businesses and residents have recently been targeted by two separate phone scams, both falsely identifying themselves as Benton REA representatives.A business owner reported that a caller threatened to immediately shut off the power unless a large payment was made. Another Benton REA member informed the cooperative that someone told her she...
