Work is expected to begin in May on the biggest rock fence in Washington state’s history—and it’s not along the slopes of Snoqualmie Pass but along Highway 730 south of the Wallula junction.“That whole stretch from the Oregon border to the Wallula junction, there’s boulders in the ditch and there...

Coalition of Washington business group supports $10 million projectPlanning is underway to build a new BNSF Railway bridge in Idaho that’s expected to improve train traffic in Pasco.BNSF Railway and Keep Washington Competitive representatives met recently in Pasco about the project. The permitting process is moving forward on the $100...

Company recently took over Apogee Logistics’ former facilityHanford contractors have a new local set of wheels at their disposal.Hittman Transport Services, a national leader in the transport of radioactive and hazardous material shipments, has established its Northwest terminal in north Richland.“We’re the largest premier transportation company of radioactive waste and...

Kennewick business owners support use of required electronic logging devicesThe transportation industry is feeling the effects of new regulations that went into effect at the end of 2017. After a 24-month phase-in period, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, now requires carriers and drivers to use electronic logging...

Popular eatery and bakery to double in size, offer new dessertsFrost Me Sweet, a popular Richland bakery and eatery, is poised to expand by doubling the size of its restaurant seating and offering more dessert choices.Owners Megan and Jason Savely recently bought the building next door to their restaurant that was...

Chervenell Construction of Kennewick has been selected to build a new elementary school in West Richland.The company’s winning bid of $17.51 million was the lowest of three bids submitted, according to the Richland School District.The district’s 11th elementary school will be built near the intersection of Belmont Boulevard and Sunshine Avenue across...

Simplot Feeders LLP has agreed to pay a reduced state fine and invest in a project to reduce small-particle pollution at their beef cattle feedlot operation in Walla Walla County.The Washington Department of Ecology fined the company $50,000 in 2015 for failing to manage air pollution, including dust and dried manure, at...

As part of the transformation of the historic Walla Walla Train Depot building, a 1950s-era train dining car was lifted and moved by a pair of giant Liebherr cranes operated by Kennewick’s Lampson International. The rail car was moved to its new location on the north side of the depot building on March 27.Walla Walla Steak...

The Kennewick School District will hold a teacher job fair April 12 at the Administration Center, 1000 W. Fourth Ave.The schedule is as follows: 5-6:30 p.m. for secondary positions, or grades 6-12; and 6:30-8 p.m. for elementary positions, or grades K-5.Those planning to attend the job fair should: Apply for jobs they...

A Richland woman will never forget the day she finished the quilt she spent months designing, sewing and making.It was the morning her 92-year-old mother died.Leslie Kelly started planning the king-size quilt nearly a year before as a donation to Rebuilding Mid-Columbia.The nonprofit built a wheelchair ramp for Kelly’s mother,...