A new building in north Richland will bring the region’s atomic history under one roof and, officials hope, welcome tourists drawn by the community’s accomplishments in science, technology, engineering and math.The Port of Benton secured a permit to build a $2 million home for the Hanford History Project, currently housed...
A pair of homebuilders is drawing attention to east Pasco not as a center for warehouses and food processors, but as a hot spot for new homes with above-average price tags.The two builders – Ramgar Homes and Empire Bros Construction – are building homes with prices approaching $400,000 near East...
Basin Department Store, Kennewick’s source of work and safety equipment for nearly seven decades, is for sale.Stuart Logg has worked for the family business started by his father, Don, for 60 of its 69 years and says he’s ready to enjoy a relaxed retirement.The asking price of $1.95 million includes...
A 51-year-old crane repair company recently opened its second location in the Tri-Cities.WHECO Corp. started out as a parts supplier in Dayton and then expanded to six facilities across the U.S. over the decades, along with a rebuild center in the Marshall Islands in the central Pacific Ocean.The Pasco site...
Most homes listed for sale in Benton County are at “major risk” for wildfires.That’s according to a new metric on Realtor.com that allows homebuyers to assess a home’s wildfire risk, along with nearby home values, noise levels from traffic or airports, and the usual amenities like whether the property has...
A school catering to children with social and emotional issues will open in Pasco this summer thanks in part to the efforts of its real estate brokers.Candy Mountain Academy, which will serve children who can’t be treated in their home school district, is set to open Aug. 15 with 12...
Kennewick public market opens at old juice plantColumbia River Warehouse Public Market in the heart of downtown Kennewick has opened.The public market held its grand opening June 9-11 at the former Lieb Foods, aka Welch’s, juice plant, at 10 E. Bruneau Ave.The market also will be the future home for...
HD Fowler Co. is betting on Tri-City growth.The Bellevue-based company is expanding its Pasco location with a 17,000-square-foot office and shop to serve its growing business. HD Fowler provides pipes and other water system parts to area contractors and builders and has seen business soar since it first opened here...
After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic the Tri-City Association of Realtors has announced its annual industry award winners for 2019-21.The awards are based on criteria set by the National Association of Realtors and include business accomplishments, community service, activity in the local, state and national realtor organizations...
A makeover is coming for an aging building that once served as offices for Grigg’s Department Store in downtown Pasco.The brick building at 824 W. Lewis St. is currently known chiefly as an outlet for Cricket Wireless.Building owners Brad Page and Charles Sumner announced plans in June for a mixed-use...
