The funeral industry can be slow to change.But that didn’t stop Einan’s at Sunset Funeral Home in Richland from offering the alternatives customers were seeking.“The majority of people want customization, and they want unique options. The percentage of funeral homes that actually provide that is less than it should be,”...

After growing his business from a mobile shop run out of a Jeep, Nathan Goetsch looks forward to rolling up the doors at his new 5,600-square-foot automotive repair building at 8504 W. Clearwater Ave. in Kennewick.Goetsch, the sole owner and operator of Platinum Automotive, is taking the plunge to finance...

Four interest rate hikes and a supply chain that adds months to the delivery for everything involved with homebuilding is curtailing new home construction in the Tri-Cities.Local homebuilders secured permits for 768 homes in the first seven months of 2022, according to HBA research. That is down from the 1,055...

The city is Pasco is preparing to replace the aging building that houses Tri-Cities Animal Shelter and Control Service on the city’s Columbia River waterfront.The city has submitted plans for a 10,000-square-foot facility for review under the State Environmental Protection Act or SEPA – years after it first collaborated with...

By Inside RadioThe second biggest radio deal so far in 2022 has reached the finish line.Only days after getting the green light from the Federal Communications Commission, Townsquare Media closed its $18.7 million all-cash deal to buy Cherry Creek Broadcasting.The deal includes 34 stations in nine markets.Including the Tri-Cities, markets...

The Department of Veterans Affairs will expand and update services in the Tri-Cities with funding from Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act, aka the PACT Act.The controversial bill expands coverage for veterans sickened by toxic pit waste while serving the military. The bill was initially blocked by...

HBA seeks exhibitors for fall home showThe Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities is seeking exhibitors for its 2022 Fall Home show.The Oct. 7-9 event will be held at the HAPO Center in Pasco.Fees for the 10-by-10 exhibits are $500-$600, depending on location and configuration.Go to hbatc.com or email [email protected] for...

Matson Development LLC, led by brothers Travis Matson and Ben Matson, expects to complete a pair of flex space buildings in November near Columbia Center mall.The project includes 50,400 square feet at the corner of Tapteal Drive and Center Parkway, near the future extension of Center Parkway behind the mall...

Columbia Basin College has completed a $35 million, student-funded recreation center that provides much needed space for sports, fitness and other activities.The 80,000-square-foot center has a 12,000-square-foot fitness center, two multipurpose classrooms, space for student athletes, esports and separate locker rooms for men’s basketball, women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, visitors and...

Chris Corbin together with Kathleen and Jon Corbin have completed Summer’s Hub, a dining destination that can accommodate up to 28 food trucks in the heart of Kennewick.The 7,000-square-foot, one-story building at 6481 W. Skagit Ave., near Chuck E. Cheese, offers indoor and outdoor seating as well as an outdoor...