Articles by Kristina Lord
Small businesses unite to promote ‘Shop not Snow’ campaign
A Kennewick business owner wasn’t too surprised when 60 Tri-City businesses stepped up to participate in a grassroots “shop local’ initiative prompted by Mother Nature’s snowfall. “I think it’s something that I have seen so many times here — these instances of camaraderie among small businesses,” said Olivia Berg, owner of BlankSpace, a Kennewick event…
It’s snow joke: West Richland bakery finds way to poke fun at weather
With snow on the ground and in the forecast, a West Richland bakery has found a way to shovel out the wintertime blues. Tsp Bakeshop has whipped up a couple dozen sugar cookies featuring puns poking fun at the snow in royal icing with messages such as: “Ice ice baby,” “Black ice isn’t the only…
Kennewick commercial construction company changes hands
MH Construction’s new owner isn’t new to company The new owner of a Kennewick construction company is as comfortable working over a profit and loss statement as he is behind the controls of a mini excavator. It’s one of the reasons Alex Linde bought the nine-year-old MH Construction company Jan. 1. Linde, 40, worked for…
Professionals-in-training practice poise under pressure
They worked the room like a boss. They extended their hands and gave a firm shake. They smiled and made eye contact as they introduced themselves. They asked thoughtful questions — and listened to the responses. When another person asked, “Do you mind if I join your conversation?” They replied, “Not at all. We were…
New $6.1 million memory care home coming to Southridge
A $6.1 million facility offering a Montessori-based approach to memory loss care will open next fall in Kennewick. Called Windsong at Southridge, the 36,202-square-foot building will feature 56 private studio apartments, each with their own private bathroom and shower. It will be on four acres at 4000 24th Ave., off Highway 395 near Home Depot.…
Free home placement service helps seniors find best options
Understanding the differences between retirement, nursing and adult day homes and assisted living facilities can be challenging. It’s easy for seniors — and their families — to become overwhelmed by all the “providers” vying for their business, said Karen Sousley of Living Well Senior Home Placement. “There is so much information that they need to…
Goodwill to build new $3.1M shop, warehouse in Kennewick
A new place for bargain shoppers will swing open its doors in Kennewick next year. Goodwill Industries of the Columbia, which oversees nine retail stores in seven cities, including five in the Tri-Cities, plans to build a $3.1 million retail store and warehouse with 20,205 square feet of space on Columbia Center Boulevard. Construction begins…
Longtime Journal ad director dies at age 66
The longtime advertising director of the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business and Senior Times died Oct. 26 from advanced cancer. Mike D. Haugen of Richland died at The Chaplaincy Hospice House in Kennewick after complications related to his cancer treatments. He was 66. He joined the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business and Senior Times in…
Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to build $7.5M store in Kennewick
A sporting goods retail chain with more than 730 stores nationwide plans to demolish part of Kennewick’s mall to build a new $7.5 million store. Dick’s Sporting Goods intends to tear down the former Regal Cinemas at Columbia Center and build a 45,138-square-foot store. Dick’s sells sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. It also offers…
New ACT theater gets new name, 400 donated seats
Future Academy of Children’s Theatre shows will be staged at the Windermere Children’s Theatre. The Richland real estate company stepped up as ACT’s new theater naming sponsor with a $350,000 donation. Windermere Group One’s donation was announced during a Sept. 20 fundraiser luncheon at CG Public House & Catering in Kennewick. Jeff Thompson, owner of…
