By Sean BassingerBusiness continues to boom in the Tri-Cities even as 2016 winds down.City officials in Pasco, Richland, Kennewick and West Richland have seen several signs of continued economic development throughout each city in what’s considered to be the fourth largest metropolitan area in the state.There’s lots to brag about...
Stainless steel nails manufactured in north Richland mend and connect broken bones and improve lives all over the world.The Richland doctor who invented the implants also works to forge similarly strong connections by mentoring the surgeons who place the rods into the bodies of the injured poor in developing countries.Dr....
More than half of the projected 740,000 job openings expected in the state of Washington in the next five years will be jobs requiring higher skills.But only a third of the state’s students are prepared for most of these job opportunities, according to a recent Partnership for Learning report called,...
Uber will be making its Tri-City debut on Dec. 15.The internet-based rideshare company is making its service available to drivers and riders in Kennewick, West Richland and throughout unincorporated parts of Benton and Franklin counties.“With the addition of Uber, we’re pleased residents and visitors have even more options to get...
By Sean BassingerDavid Nansel’s life took a turn for the worse last year.The Kennewick man was diagnosed with cancer, lost his job and struggled with depression.As he approaches the age of 50, he’s looking ahead to a future he never expected to have.The former dairy industry veteran and software development...
By Don C. BrunellThere are dams that should come down and those that shouldn’t.Hopefully, as the Army Corps of Engineers conducts its review of the 14 federal dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers, that will become abundantly clear.Here is the difference. Don C. BrunellDemolishing the two dams on the...
For many people, co-workers are an extension of family.They share stories around the water cooler, celebrate birthdays with office cupcakes or luncheons, step up to help when times get rough and exchange gifts around the holidays.But for some employees, like those working at Brutzman’s Office Solutions in Richland and Tippett...
Zak O’Brien knows how important it is to take care of customers.If you don’t do that, you’re not in business very long.O’Brien Construction Company Inc. has always understood this fact.It’s a reason the Kennewick company has been in business for close to 44 years.“My dad started this business in 1973,”...
Three generations of the Carroll family have made Richland Bell Furniture the go-to Tri-City store for quality home furnishings and good old-fashioned customer service.[blockquote quote="Good customer service never goes out of style.." source="Pete Carroll, owner of Richland Bell Furniture" align="right" max_width="300px"]When Joe Carroll first opened his store 68 years ago,...
Continuity can be a key to long-term success.It seems to be the case for Abadan Tri-Cities, a Richland company going strong since 1975.“It’s cross-generational. I’m the fourth owner,” said Tyler Best, president and general manager. “Each leader, from John Wells, the original owner, to Lee Pinnell, to my dad, has...
