Articles by Kristina Lord
Chaplaincy to close its remaining thrift store
A Richland thrift shop that provided an outlet for grieving families to donate their loved ones’ items and a place where shoppers could feel good about supporting a cause will…
Senior-focused agency welcomes new leadership
Though the top leadership is changing at Senior Life Resources Northwest, its focus on serving seniors remains stronger than ever. The Richland-based nonprofit is ready to welcome its fourth executive…
Jehovah’s Witnesses return to Kennewick for annual convention
A convention estimated to inject $3 million into the Tri-City economy returned to Kennewick after a three-year pandemic hiatus. The three-day Jehovah’s Witnesses annual convention was July 7-9 at the…
Update: New organic, natural food store opening pushed back to September
Editor’s note: Natural Grocers’ projected opening date has been pushed back to Sept. 6 due to construction delays, according to Natural Grocers officials. The story has been updated. …
Potato growers can’t keep upwith ‘red hot’ global demand
Washington potato farmers can’t keep pace with worldwide cravings for french fries, hash browns, tots, potato chips and other processed potato products. And not being able to supply the spuds…
Kennewick home care agency moves into bigger building
Growth and a desire to offer more in-person training prompted a longtime downtown Kennewick business to move into a bigger office. “People were feeling isolated and missing not having a…
Business partnerships fuel annual bike ride
Registration is underway for the annual Inland Empire Century Bike Ride, a fundraiser for the Tri-Cities Industry Kiwanis and Walla Walla Kiwanis clubs. The ride is Saturday, May 13, starting…
Longtime DJ, audio services business spins into new hands
The new owner of Sight and Sound Services already has mapped out his succession plan, even though he only bought the business a few months ago. Marty Mielke purchased the…
