Bellevue-based TerraPower, founded and helmed by Bill Gates to develop safe, carbon-free power, has selected a coal plant site in Wyoming for its next-generation nuclear project.TerraPower, together with partner PacifiCorp and Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, announced its “Natrium” technology will be built at the site of one of PacifiCorp’s retiring...
The city of Hermiston breaks ground July 7 on work to extend utilities to prepare the South Hermiston Industrial Park, known as SHIP, for future tenants.At full buildout, SHIP will feature 16 parcels ranging from 1.5 to 20 acres. It is expected to attract up to $70 million in private...
The Broetje Family Trust is turning to solar power and water recycling to help fulfill its stewardship mission as it builds a new home for its three nonprofits in east Pasco.The $4.2 million, 30,000-square-foot building will house the trust’s three nonprofits, including a leadership academy with room for up to...
A fashion enthusiast followed her dream of owning not just one – but two – businesses, now located under one roof in downtown Kennewick.Jamie and Loren Wikstrand bought the 68-year-old David’s Shoes store earlier this year. The longtime business is located in a historic brick corner building outfitted with green...
The Tri-Cities’ fledgling craft brewery community is about to gain a new member.Iconic Brewery will open in late June at Horn Rapids, bringing craft brew, wine and a family-friendly outdoor gathering spot to Richland’s Horn Rapids Industrial Park. Courtesy Tate ArchitectureIconic Brewery is the brainchild of Debbie and Matt Driscoll,...
The Nineteen, a luxury office-and-apartment project planned for downtown Kennewick, will break ground in June.The project, first announced in 2019, was delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic as the developers pursued construction loans.Andrew Klein and Brian Griffith, who formed Klein Griffith Properties Group LLC to pursue the project, secured the final...
Sun Pacific Energy, which operates a string of Firehouse Subs-anchored Sun Market convenience stores and gas stations in the Mid-Columbia and western Washington, breaks ground this spring in West Richland.Not all Sun Markets feature the Firehouse brand, but the new one at 6255 Keene Road at Belmont Boulevard, across from...
Senior Life Resources Northwest is adding a new building to its Richland campus.The $1.6 million, 6,100-square-foot building will be a replica of the existing administration building and should be move-in ready in about six months, said Grant Baynes, executive director of the senior-focused nonprofit best known for operating Mid-Columbia Meals...
Kathy Peoples has opened Peoples Fitness Journey at the Richland Wye, fulfilling a dream of opening a health-related business when she retired.Peoples Fitness opened in a 2,500-square-foot space at 1221 Columbia Park Trail, near Fowler Street, in a spot formerly occupied by a rental business.Peoples graduated from Pasco High School...
Zintel Creek Golf Club, formerly the Tri-Cities Country Club, has debuted two new facilities to serve guests at 314 N. Underwood St. in Kennewick.The 19th Hole Event Center can host up to 150 people for tournaments, receptions and parties.The Legends Room is a smaller space serving meetings and private dinner...
