The Eerkes family says they have gotten out of the petroleum and convenience store business for good.

Documents filed under Washington’s environmental review process reveal a list of projects in the works for the Mid-Columbia.

The new lots would need to be no smaller than 2,000 square feet, at least 40% of the size of the original lot and could not require the demolition or alteration of any affordable housing.

Javi’s Chicken and Churros, which has locations in Grandview and Sunnyside, recently announced plans to open in the former Chinese Gardens restaurant in Pasco.

StarCycle is a boutique indoor cycling studio. Classes are led by an instructor, set to music and conducted in candlelight.

STCU recently opened a standalone drive-thru branch at 1335 E. Main St., Othello.

Fortify Holdings LLC recently completed construction of The Alegre apartment complex at 1520 N. Oregon Ave. in Pasco.

Chris and Craig Eerkes have opened Golf Universe at 825 N. Edison St., Suite 190, Kennewick.

Swigg Coffee Bar has opened at 1472 Bombing Range Road in the Paradise Parkway Complex in West Richland.

Vatik Dulo of the Camas, Washington-based Akula Group and investor Ryan Foster are negotiating to buy a 13,077-square-foot parcel in the former airport that's now envisioned as a vibrant, walkable mixed-use development. A purchase and sale agreement is expected to come before the Port of Kennewick commission soon.