Development of an in-demand industrial park north of Pasco is picking up speed with plans to begin the first phase for a rail track and a partnership with a new tenant to pursue joint loan and grant funding to expand the water system.
The Tri-Cities Chaplaincy invited the community to stop by the facility to see the progress on the renovation and to leave their mark by writing positive notes, verses, quotes, blessings or cherished memories on the bones of the building.
Catholic Charities Central Washington recently bought the former Esprit building at 110 N. Cascade St., at the corner of Cascade Street and Canal Drive, for $1.4 million, according to Benton County property records.
The fate of a voter-approved measure to slow Washington’s shift from natural gas toward technology like electric heat pumps will be decided by the state Supreme Court.
An analysis of government data shows that construction across the nation declined slightly in July, reinforcing some experts’ assertions that tariffs and labor shortages are hampering the industry.
Goodwill Industries of the Columbiahas the green light to build a new building at 7511 Wrigley Drive in Pasco. It’llbebigger than the Kennewick Goodwill.
Construction worker shortages nationwide are the leading cause of project delays as new immigration enforcement efforts have affected nearly a third of construction firms nationwide, including in Washington.
The city of West Richland is replacing two non-functioning wells as part of its effort to bolster the municipal water supply, leading to some potential traffic disruptions.
