Many people in the Mid-Columbia region donate to their favorite charities, especially during the holiday season.It feels good to help the less fortunate.But why not help yourself too by getting tax credits for giving?Darren Szendre, a certified public accountant and owner of Tri-Cities Tax in Kennewick, believes in the spirit...
By Beau Ruff Beau Ruff,Cornerstone Wealth StrategiesEstate planning attorneys often remind their clients that laws change frequently and estate plans should be updated periodically to take into account not just changed family circumstances, but also new laws. And, sometimes a new law has such broad implication for estate planning that...
Washington state has the highest cellphone tax rate in the country.That’s according to a recent study by the Tax Foundation, a nonprofit independent tax policy research group based in Washington, D.C.Taxes and fees on wireless consumers increased to a record high of 18.6 percent of the average U.S. customer’s monthly...
The owners of Holy Mac & Deli restaurant in Kennewick are expanding their offerings to include a steakhouse menu starting in February. Carrie and Doug Lundgren currently specialize in gourmet macaroni and cheese dishes, New York-style deli sandwiches, along with other comfort foods like homemade soups, breakfast sandwiches and salads.The deli...
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...
