West Richland’s Rosie Gregory has three sons, with the oldest two being pretty active.But her youngest, Drew, preferred television over physical activity.“He hasn’t really been an outdoors active-type of kid,” she said.That changed in October, when Drew got a Sqord, an activity-tracking device for kids.Think Fitbit, but for grade-schoolers.The wristwatch...
Ever wondered how an electrifying roller-coaster ride can go so fast, flip its passengers upside down, make hairpin turns at warp speed and still stay on the tracks? Well, it’s all about science.The Tri-Cities’ newly organized children’s museum, called Hands In for Hands On — or, HiHo for short —...
As Kadlec Foundation’s board president steps into his new role this month, he’s hoping to educate the community about its greatest health challenges. David LippesChief among them is breast cancer, said David Lippes.Lippes, 49, said the foundation will be focused this year on raising $1 million to improve breast health...
Kadlec Regional Medical Center’s two new administrators have set ambitious goals heading into the new year with the common denominator being improved patient care.Among their priorities are reducing patient wait time, streamlining services between the hospital and outpatient care and working to become a Level 2 trauma care center.The two...
By Kris JohnsonLast month, two dozen business leaders from Washington state headed to the “other” Washington to meet with our state’s congressional delegation and hear from key insiders about what to expect on everything from trade and health care to environmental and immigration policy.It was the third annual “D.C. Fly-in”...
This year’s inductees to the Mid-Columbia Agriculture Hall of Fame will be honored at a Jan. 19 dinner and installation gala at the Pasco Red Lion, sponsored by the Pasco Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Pasco.In its 17th year, the Hall of Fame honors Mid-Columbia farmers, families and...
A new Walla Walla nursing care facility will welcome its first residents next month.Weather-related construction and equipment-delivery issues in January and early February caused a delay in when the home could admit residents. Officials plan to start admitting residents in early March.The $34 million center features 80 beds and will...
The Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Yakima & Tri-Cities is expanding its Pasco warehouse to accommodate significant growth in the Tri-Cities. “The Tri-Cities is on fire in terms of growth. We certainly see it in our beverage business,” said President Bill Dolsen.O’Brien Construction Co. in Kennewick is working on the $2.2 million...
The Tri-Cities Food Bank recently opened its fourth branch in West Richland, where it expects to fill a growing need.The 2,400-square-foot facility opened Jan. 12 and is located in the Plaza II strip mall at 4096 W. Van Giesen St. in the former Golden Paradise tanning salon, just a few...
For many Americans, tax season comes with spring.But for Ty Schatz, a certified public accountant with Michels & Schilperoot PS Inc. in Sunnyside, the season kicks off in mid-November.“Clients want to know where they stand tax-wise and what could be done prior to year-end to reduce their tax bill,” he...
