Washington lawmakers are looking to quell some of the backlash over new wildfire-related building codes set to take effect in March, while also trying to keep homes on the edge between wooded and developed areas safe from the blazes.

Democrats in the Washington Legislature are restarting conversations around rent stabilization with a proposal that would cap rent increases at 5% a year for residential tenants and also place limits on fees charged by landlords.

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.