Once the new Pasco facility is fully operational, it will be able to process up to 8 million pounds of milk a day –equivalent to 930,233 gallons – to produce butter and powdered milk products for domestic and global markets.
The city of Kennewick is inviting community members to weigh in on their thoughts and priorities for the city’s growth as it revises the document that will inform development for the next two decades.
Local government officials hope these federal grant dollars will lead to the revitalization of vacant lots and dilapidated buildings in areas across the Mid-Columbia.
The warning from the Democratic governor comes amid an increasingly gloomy budget outlook and underscores that the state’s financial difficulties are not over.
A new solar array that is expected to generate enough power for tens of thousands of homes is coming online at Pendleton’s wastewater facility, offsetting the energy the facility uses annually.
National pharmacy chain Rite Aid will close stores in Kennewick and Richland as it continues to move through its latest bankruptcy process, according to bankruptcy court documents.
Previously, penalties for violations were as low as $500, which is insignificant for large companies. Under the new law fines for unreasonable delays in benefits will be increased and employers can lose their self-insurance certification if they violate the law too many times.
The reopening will improve response to high-call areas like Harrington Road and provide needed backup during busy periods, reducing reliance on neighboring departments.
