By Veronica CrakerWhile working at Better Business Bureau serving the Northwest, I’ve had the opportunity to hear from various types of business owners. I’ve chatted with leaders of large establishments like Expedia to smaller productions like the 1899 House Bed & Breakfast in Spokane. Despite their difference in size or...

When the Chacons saw that their favorite Richland restaurant was for sale, they knew they wanted to buy it.Joey Chacon, a health care administrator at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, and his wife Christina Chacon, a local psychiatric nurse practitioner, expect to take ownership of McKay’s Taphouse in December.“It’s...

Panera Bread is coming to Richland.The chain restaurant known for its fresh bakery items, soups and sandwiches will be located next door to Kentucky Fried Chicken at the corner of Queensgate Drive and Duportail Street.Construction on the 5,000-square-foot restaurant, which will feature a drive-through window, will begin in March, said...

The state’s three largest public research institutions have signed an agreement to increase research collaborations and provide more research and training opportunities for students.The memorandum of understanding was signed recently by leaders at the University of Washington, Washington State University and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.“By working together, we can increase...

Cousins’ Restaurant in Pasco will offer a free meal for veterans on Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Retired or active duty military personnel will be able to choose a meal from a special menu.Meals include home-style favorites like roast turkey sandwich, pot roast or a light meat loaf dinner.The restaurant...

Plans to open a West Richland food bank were unexpectedly delayed just before the scheduled mid-October opening date at the West Richland Senior Center.Space to accommodate two freezers and a refrigerator as well as enough electrical outlets proved to be a challenge at the senior center on North 60th Avenue,...

The Better Business Bureau Reports is warning consumers to watch out for scams involving fake business websites advertising inexpensive sports gear.In one instance a consumer reported that they attempted to buy something at seahawksofficialnflonline.com using PayPal, which was an advertised method of payment. After placing the order, they were asked...