Articles by Elsie Puig
Ben Franklin Transit debuts comprehensive service plan changes
Ben Franklin Transit has rolled out comprehensive service changes, including free Wi-Fi on buses and text alerts, more direct and frequent connections, and extended operating hours. The changes were needed as the Tri-City area has grown and developed, said Daniel Elliott, marketing coordinator for Ben Franklin Transit. “We realigned routes to be more direct. Now…
Total Energy Management expands into $1.2 million facility
33-year-old Richland company diversifies to serve commercial, residential customers Total Energy Management is celebrating more than 30 years of growth with a move into a new facility at 2521 Stevens Drive in Richland. The company moved to its expanded facility in September from its previous location at the Richland Airport. In August 2016, the company…
Tri-City Americans celebrate 30th season by continuing to support charities
Team helped to raise more than $2M in donations over seven seasons The Tri-City Americans are celebrating their 30th season with a home opener on Sept. 30 against the Everett Silvertips. For the team, the anniversary provides a chance to reflect on their history and how they’ve sown their roots in the Tri-Cities by giving…
New self-storage facility to open in Pasco next spring
The Tri-Cities is growing and with that growth comes demand for more storage space. The new 84,000-square-foot self-storage facility — Self-Storage at Chapel Hill — will be opening next spring off Road 68 and Chapel Hill Boulevard in Pasco. Owners Dave and Sue Peachey also own Kennewick Mini Storage on 3208 W. Hood Ave. They…
Painted Pianos to bring together community for art, music
Richland studio owner seeking 88 ‘key’ partners for project Painted pianos transformed into public works of art and gathering places have begun popping up in Richland with more planned around the Tri-Cities. The grass-roots arts project, spearheaded by Cynthia Vaughn, owner of Richland’s Magnolia Music Studios and director of Opera on the Vine, aims to…
Richland software development company acquires Brandcraft Media
Wildland, a Richland software development company, recently acquired BrandCraft Media — a move that will merge Wildland’s software development capabilities with BrandCraft Media’s creative and marketing expertise. The move makes Kennewick’s BrandCraft Media a subsidiary of Wildland. Financial terms weren’t disclosed. The acquisition gives BrandCraft access to Wildland’s growing pool of technical and creative talent,…
Banker celebrates community pride with Love the Tri clothing line
Profits from clothing sales donated to local charities A Kennewick banker never intended to launch a clothing line that’s gaining popularity across the Tri-Cities. [blockquote quote=”I want to promote Tri-Cities unity.” source=”Mike Denslow, owner of Love The Tri” align=”right” max_width=”300px”] Mike Denslow began selling “Love The Tri” branded clothes celebrating community pride last year. The…
National beauty retailers expanding in the Tri-Cities
Richland Ulta Beauty store opens, Sephora doubles in size at mall National beauty retailers Ulta Beauty and Sephora are expanding in the Tri-Cities as the beauty industry continues to grow nationwide. Ulta Beauty opened its doors May 26 in the Vintner Square development at 2911 Queensgate Drive in Richland to a large and enthusiastic crowd…
Tri-City real estate agents targeting homeowners directly
Market continues to see low inventory for buyers Bryan Verhei of Retter & Company Sotheby’s International Realty is getting ready to send potential clients a direct mail piece with home maintenance tips. It’s a little more lighthearted than one he sent in early April urging homeowners to put their home up for sale. At the…
Travel company offering guided tours through Tri-Cities, region
Roads2Travel offers trips focusing on taste, history When Bob Christensen retired after a career in telecommunications and traveling between Washington and Southeast Asia, he knew exactly what he wanted to do. His love for traveling and culture led him to open his own tourism business. “I was born and raised in Oregon so I am…
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Area agriculture producers, processors and industry officials set a new event record by raising more than $91,000 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland Northwest on June 13 at the fifth annual Ag World Golf Classic at Canyon Lakes Golf Course in Kennewick. Ag World Support Systems was joined by co-hosts Simplot, Lamb Weston, McCain Foods and Potato Growers of Washington to make the 18-hole scramble a success. (Courtesy Ag World Golf Classic)
A Pasco Fire Department uniform serves as a photo backdrop for youngsters at the June 30 Pasco Farmers Market. Department officials were on hand to discuss home fire escape plans, smoke alarms and hands-only CPR, a form of CPR that doesn’t require rescue breathing on adults. (Courtesy Pasco Fire Department)
Jason Lee of Richland, a Navy veteran and union recruiting specialist with UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 598, was busy chasing ducks and geese on a dream hunt in Saskatchewan while filming an upcoming episode of Brotherhood Outdoors TV. He was selected to appear on the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s television series to highlight his work ethic and commitment to the service of his country and community. The episode aired on the Sportsman Channel. (Courtesy Union Sportsmen’s Alliance)
Campers watch their rockets soar June 29 at Washington State University Tri-Cities’ middle school science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, camp in Richland. WSU offered seven camps, with many selling out, including Fantastic Flight, a camp to explore flying machines that included creating catapults, slingshots and rockets. (Courtesy WSU Tri-Cities)
