By Wine News ServicePalencia Wine Co. plans to put 500 cases into the totes this yearA Walla Walla winemaker who is relocating part of his business to the Tri-Cities also is doing everything he can to reduce his carbon footprint.[blockquote quote="I’ve seen first-hand how much waste can be generated with...
Three new food trucks will join the Food Truck Friday lunch program in downtown Pasco: Hot Tamales, Fast & Curryous and Rex’ Top Shelf.[blockquote quote="I’m so excited to be sharing a multi-generation recipe." source="Paulina Perez, owner of Hot Tamales" align="right" max_width="300px"]Hot Tamales is owned and operated by Paulina Perez with...
By Paul GuppyWith so much commotion happening in our national government, it is reassuring to know one effective policy in our state is working every day, quietly and effectively, exactly as planned. Paul Guppy, Washington Policy CenterThat policy is based on the wise decision voters made in 2001 to enact...
By Beau RuffWe make money and we want to keep it. But, potential creditors are lurking around every corner. Perhaps it’s a professional malpractice claim. Perhaps it’s a divorce. Perhaps it’s a car accident. Perhaps it’s medical bills. Perhaps it’s a business lawsuit. How can you protect these assets so...
Kennewick-based company says it is ‘committed to achieving compliance’Cascade Natural Gas agreed to a $2.5 million fine in late March for not having safety-related paperwork for much of its pipelines in and around Kennewick.If the Kennewick-based corporation accomplishes the required fix-it work on time, $1.5 million of that fine will...
By Gary A. WhiteNothing worthwhile happens easily or quickly. But, it does happen. A case in point is TRIDEC’s FABREO (Food and Beverage Retention & Expansion Opportunities) program.One doesn’t have to look far to realize the Tri-Cities is located in the middle of one of the most dynamic food and...
Benton, Franklin county wheat farmers more concerned about late start to growing seasonThough a damaging snow mold has been spotted in some Eastern Washington wheat fields, local farmers aren’t expressing concern.Pink-tinged mold in fields of winter wheat and even in lawns of grass in southcentral and southeastern Washington has experts...
By Kris JohnsonRaising taxes on “the wealthy” might seem like a great idea until you realize that many of the proposals coming out of the state Capitol would apply to small business owners who don’t meet most folks’ definition of wealthy. Kris Johnson, Association of Washington BusinessFor example, a proposed...
Tri-City Horse Racing Association celebrates 30th year of racing at trackOne of the three horse racing tracks in the Pacific Northwest opens for the season in Kennewick later this month.[blockquote quote="Eastern Washington has a long history in horse racing, especially quarter horse racing. The commissioners want to keep it alive."...
The trucking industry has had a tough time finding qualified drivers over the last 10 to 15 years.So Martinez Trucking decided to do something about it by creating its own truck drivers’ school.[blockquote quote="Today’s truck driver has to be tech savvy." source="Z Martinez, operations manager for Martinez Trucking" align="right" max_width="300px"]It’s...
