After the construction dust clears this December, Columbia Fitness will boast a new 8,500-sq.-ft. building with its offices, showroom and warehouse all in its current location at 433 East Columbia Drive, Kennewick.More than 15 years ago, Orien Joseph (OJ) Fiander bought the local business, which was formerly part of 53-year-old...
The organization once known as Tri-Cities Chaplaincy has been given a new name and image that better reflects the evolution and expansion of its care.The rebranding project has been two years in the making, said Leslie Streeter, director of communications of the non-profit organization now called Chaplaincy Health Care.“We started...
By Jeff Morrow for TCAJOBEveryone at Dun Roamin Ranch has his or her stories.And every one of those stories can bring tears to a listener’s eyes. Happy tears.[blockquote quote="In each lesson you can usually expect a little miracle." source="Jill McCary, owner of Strides Therapeutic Horsemanship Center" align="right" max_width="300px"]So this is...
Satellites have been invisibly spinning, whirling and orbiting around our world since Russia’s Sputnik first blinked about the planet decades ago.Local youths can learn about the various pieces of hardware orbiting the Earth at the traveling A View From Space’ exhibit from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)...
The Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities (WHWF-TC) needs your help. On October 13, the women who sit on the board want to fill 100 tables at the nonprofit’s annual luncheon. In the past, they’ve only been able to fill between 80 and 90, but this year the need is greater...
By Kris Johnson for TCAJoBAs I’ve traveled the state the last few months as part of the Association of Washington Business’ (AWB) small business listening tour, I’ve noticed campaign signs for nearly every race and political persuasion, from president to county precinct officer. Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business.It’s tempting...
‘Trick ‘em out’ is a slogan used by 4x4 enthusiasts across the United States. But for the past few years, Mid-Columbia residents haven’t had a ready source for the after-market lift kits, bumpers, tires, suspension, body armor and other accessories popular for customizing their 4x4s, according to Makaila Holstein, manager...
In May, three family members opened a thrift shop in Richland with one purpose in mind to improve their community by helping abused youths.The owners of Atomic City Thrift are brothers Aaron and Daniel Croskrey and their cousin Jeremiah Croskrey, all of Richland. The shop is located at 1420 Jadwin...
The grand opening for Philocaly, a new luxury lingerie boutique, will take place Saturday, July 23 – a day when “unmentionables” will definitely be talked about. “Philocaly” is Greek for “love of beauty.”[blockquote quote="We just want to offer services for all women of all shapes, sizes, careers, stay-at-home moms –...
Like jobs, not all work spaces are created equal. Some offices are bland, boring and bound to stifle creativity.Some companies, like Google and Facebook, create lively, bright, exciting open work spaces with couches, comfy oversized chairs and modern furniture. They offer employees options on where and how they want to...
