By East Benton County Historical SocietyOn May 14, 1920, exactly 100 years ago this month, Kennewick High School graduated its 13th class with festivities and ceremonies marking the occasion.Kennewick graduated its first class in 1908, and this year marks its 113th graduating class.The tradition of graduation ceremonies, complete with pomp...

Gas prices tumbled below $2 a gallon at several gas stations around the Tri-Cities.The lowest price per gallon at the pump was $1.77 at Mid-Columbia Grocery, 6409 Court St., in Pasco, according to GasBuddy.com on April 28. Gas at the Kennewick Costco was $1.89 a gallon.Benton County’s average is $2.09...

Some $100 million in residential construction and other “low risk” construction is reviving across the Tri-Cities.Gov. Jay Inslee nudged the door open to an industry he controversially sidelined in the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.Under pressure from homebuilders and two eastern Washington...

Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened its second Tri-City location. The newest Chipotle is open for pickup and delivery only.  Pickup orders can be placed by phone at 509-396-0314. Delivery orders must be placed online at chipotle.com or through the chain’s mobile app.  The fast-Mexican chain is at 2673 Queensgate Drive in Vintner Plaza, the Target-anchored shopping center in Richland. Business hours are 10:45 a.m....

A familiar midcentury piece of the Richland waterfront is about to disappear.The city of Richland is updating the façade of its aging water treatment plant on Saint Street. The eye-catching blue and yellow panels will be swapped for a modern, neutral-colored exterior that’s more energy efficient. The new façade of...

Editor's note: This story was updated April 24 to reflect the addition of new state and federal funds to support small business during the COVID-19 crisis.The Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is helping minority and underrepresented businesses apply for emergency assistance after securing a contract worth up to $30,000 from the Washington...

It seems like a lifetime ago, but it’s only been a few months since Yvette and Brad Sanders bought the Tri-Cities FastSigns franchise.The January deal had everything it needed to ensure the local business would continue and grow. The couple already had run a business and the sellers were staying...

In early April, American businesses raced to apply for $349 billion in forgivable loans through the CARES Act’s SBA Paycheck Protection Program.The loans covered payroll costs, rent, benefits and more. Better still, they’re forgiven if businesses maintain employment through the coronavirus pandemic. Locally and nationwide, the numbers are staggering.Washington state...

Lamb Weston Inc. has enjoyed an idyllic run since it spun out from ConAgra Foods in late 2016.Rising revenue and rising share prices spoke to a global appetite for its french fries, many produced in the Mid-Columbia, where Lamb Weston is a major employer as well as major buyer of...

A Pasco company that fabricates and installs pipe systems for farms, wineries and industry is making a bold bet on the future. Allynda and Kyle CalliesAllynda and Kyle Callies, owners of Callies Welding and Fabrication in Pasco, are finalizing a deal to buy the last two developable at the Foster...