The Nineteen, a luxury office-and-apartment project planned for downtown Kennewick, will break ground in June.The project, first announced in 2019, was delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic as the developers pursued construction loans.Andrew Klein and Brian Griffith, who formed Klein Griffith Properties Group LLC to pursue the project, secured the final...

Sun Pacific Energy, which operates a string of Firehouse Subs-anchored Sun Market convenience stores and gas stations in the Mid-Columbia and western Washington, breaks ground this spring in West Richland.Not all Sun Markets feature the Firehouse brand, but the new one at 6255 Keene Road at Belmont Boulevard, across from...

Senior Life Resources Northwest is adding a new building to its Richland campus.The $1.6 million, 6,100-square-foot building will be a replica of the existing administration building and should be move-in ready in about six months, said Grant Baynes, executive director of the senior-focused nonprofit best known for operating Mid-Columbia Meals...

Kathy Peoples has opened Peoples Fitness Journey at the Richland Wye, fulfilling a dream of opening a health-related business when she retired.Peoples Fitness opened in a 2,500-square-foot space at 1221 Columbia Park Trail, near Fowler Street, in a spot formerly occupied by a rental business.Peoples graduated from Pasco High School...

Zintel Creek Golf Club, formerly the Tri-Cities Country Club, has debuted two new facilities to serve guests at 314 N. Underwood St. in Kennewick.The 19th Hole Event Center can host up to 150 people for tournaments, receptions and parties.The Legends Room is a smaller space serving meetings and private dinner...

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic has completed Miramar Health Center, a $20 million, 40,000-square-foot medical and dental clinic adjacent to Vista Field at 6351 W. Rio Grande Ave. in Kennewick.The project was designed and built by the nonprofit’s construction partner, Colorado-based Neenan Archistruction, to echo the future design of the...

State budget includes $7.5M for Pasco developmentThe Port of Pasco was awarded $7.5 million in the state capital budget to develop roads and other  infrastructure for its next project, the Reimann Industrial Center.The funding is contingent on a new large food processor committing to building a facility at Reimann, which...

A grant designed to transform downtown Kennewick’s Flag Plaza could help to expand its farmers market, host more frequent and diverse events and create space for public gatherings and food truck dining.The Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership (HDKP) received one of four Washington Main Street Communities grants to improve the area.“We...

Gov. Inslee extends eviction moratoriumGov. Jay Inslee extended the state’s moratorium prohibiting evictions through June 30 due to the continuing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.The moratorium, which does not cover those who are not named on leases, protects approximately 76,000 Washington tenants who are unable to pay rent because of...

The owner of an upscale clothing boutique can’t help but gush when she talks about her new storefront, a well-known corner spot in the Richland Parkway, once home to Ariel Gourmet & Gifts.“I cannot wait. I’m super excited to be down here. It’s charming. I love all the eateries and...