
Articles by Jeff Morrow

Entrepreneurs make leap from Cinnabon, pretzels to brunch
For almost two decades, Chris and Lore’K Garofola have been hard-working franchise owners of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and Cinnabon. The couple own four Auntie Anne’s – two in the Tri-Cities…

Kettle corn company pops into Richland storefront
Jeramy Schultz was trained to be a fighter during his five years in the Marine Corps. Ever since, the Richland High School graduate has used those skills to battle the…

Interest in flight training soars after pandemic lockdowns
Malin Bergstrom had never really planned on working in the family business. “I was going to be a veterinarian,” she said. But things quickly changed, said the president of Bergstrom…

Paw’s aims to keep pets healthy from the inside out
It might be easy to think of Steve Carroll as the protector of pets once you hear his story. After all, his research of dog and cat food helps keep…

The Granite Guy aims to meet demand for quality countertops
Installing unique, shiny granite surfaces is The Granite Guy’s specialty. The family-owned company, located just upriver from the cable bridge in Pasco, has been in business for 10 years. “We…

Need to release some tension? Take A Break here
The words scrawled on the walls after a smashing session at Take A Break in Kennewick show the catharsis. “Women Veteran Approved.” “It’s OK to Not Be OK.” “Know Your…

Dagupan Grill survived the pandemic thanks to its Filipino fans
There came a time during the pandemic when Jubert and Theresa Javonillo knew they had to save their restaurant, Dagupan Grill, in Kennewick. “At the beginning of the pandemic, it…

Kennewick baseball bat maker swings for the rafters
Kennewick’s Jordan DeVoir absolutely loves baseball. He loves everything about it. Playing it. Coaching it. Watching it. But perhaps making baseball products is where he’ll make his biggest mark in…