By Robin WojtanikFor the first time in two decades, all but one storefront is occupied at Kennewick’s Marineland Plaza.Following a major remodel of the façade, every spot on the West Clearwater Avenue side of the shopping center is booked, and just one space remains available for lease on the North...
By Robin WojtanikThe availability of inexpensive fitness options is increasing in the Tri-Cities with the opening of COR Fit in Richland and the new Planet Fitness in Kennewick. Each gym is available to users on a month-to-month basis, with no long-term contracts required.COR stands for “city of Richland” and is...
Richland Ulta Beauty store opens, Sephora doubles in size at mallNational beauty retailers Ulta Beauty and Sephora are expanding in the Tri-Cities as the beauty industry continues to grow nationwide.Ulta Beauty opened its doors May 26 in the Vintner Square development at 2911 Queensgate Drive in Richland to a large...
An expanded Verizon Wireless store is under construction at Columbia Center mall in Kennewick.The cellphone store is expanding into 1,400 square feet that will encompass the former Starbucks shop inside suite 802 to create more space for suite 805.Starbucks moved to a kiosk in front of the mall’s food court...
Market continues to see low inventory for buyersBryan Verhei of Retter & Company Sotheby’s International Realty is getting ready to send potential clients a direct mail piece with home maintenance tips.It’s a little more lighthearted than one he sent in early April urging homeowners to put their home up for...
By Robin WojtanikTri-Cities’ real-life “Property Brothers,” David and Nathan Croskrey have found success as a team, building, buying and selling properties around the area for decades.[blockquote quote="We wouldn’t do it if it was not fun." source="Nathan Croskrey" align="right" max_width="300px"]But it’s not a business model they would recommend for everyone.The identical...
Einan’s at Sunset planning Memorial Day weekend eventsThe staff at Einan’s at Sunset in Richland already know how difficult it is for family members to visit a funeral home after the death of a loved one.And they’ve taken care to improve the experience with a recent $2 million remodel.They’ll celebrate...
Columbia Community Church undergoing $3.2 million remodeling projectEditor's Note: This story has been updated with a new construction amount.It’s apparent why Columbia Community Church has outgrown its space when listening to the lead pastor rattle off statistics about the non-denominational church’s recent growth.When Mark Barker arrived at the church in...
By Wine News ServiceA Chicago company recently bought one of Red Mountain’s top vineyards.And one of Washington wine country’s most celebrated grape growers will be managing it.Dick Boushey will be oversee the 120-acre Klipsun Vineyard for Terlato Wines International, a leading importer and marketer. The company also owns such Napa...
Cork and Tap shop, online grocery service, Starbucks, expanded selections among additionsFred Meyer is looking to appeal to foodies with a multi-million dollar renovation of its Richland store that includes a revamped wine and brew shop, grocery pick-up service and a new Starbucks.The $12.4 million Fred Meyer store remodel is...
