
Articles by Elsie Puig

Port of Pasco: Industrial land in high demand
The Port of Pasco’s Processing Center is at capacity, and it has sold all the lots at the Foster Wells Business Park. It’s also moving ahead with plans to develop…

Residential growth: Home values rise as affordable housing options languish
As Tri-City home prices climb, so does their value. In the last three years, Vicki Monteagudo, broker-owner at Century 21 Tri-Cities and NAI Tri-Cities, said she’s observed a 10.4 percent home…

City of Kennewick: The reigning retail capital of the Tri-Cities
The city of Kennewick continues to grow at a steady clip, ushering in new commercial and residential growth anchored by recent developments along Columbia Center Boulevard and in the Southridge,…

Lessons on leadership: Tri-City business podcasts offer advice, wisdom
Need inspiration and guidance on how to be a better performing leader? Look no further than Tri-City business podcasts. Business and leadership coach Paul Casey has produced “Tri-Cities Influencer” for…

Tri-City study reveals discrepancy with Zillow estimates
Data on 532 local homes shows online real estate company’s numbers run too high Do you have money signs whirling around your head after seeing your home’s latest value on…

United Way launches annual campaign, census outreach
United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties is kickstarting its annual fundraising campaign in September. And it is armed with hard data showing where the two counties it serves are…

Revamped Tri-Fun program offers food, venue deals
Get a digital pass to experience some of the Tri-Cities’ best locally-owned dining and entertainment options for a fraction of the cost. Tri-Fun, a membership-based program providing deals at local…

Innovative Mortgage continues late owner’s legacy
The team who worked with a Kennewick businessman known for his commitment to his family, his employees and his faith plan to honor their boss by continuing to run the…