Articles by Kristina Lord
Hearing clinic adds house calls to its menu of services
George Perkins doesn’t have to worry about navigating his wheelchair into the offices of Columbia Basin Hearing Center to see his audiologist. Since February, the 83-year-old meets with Neil Aiello…
Senior-focused agency breaks ground on $1.6M building
Senior Life Resources Northwest is adding a new building to its Richland campus. The $1.6 million, 6,100-square-foot building will be a replica of the existing administration building and should be…
Newcomers Club isn’t just for newcomers
Is a pandemic a good time to join a new club? The women who make up the Tri-Cities Newcomers Club think so. Don’t let the club’s name throw you off.…
Shop expands into spot once home to Ariel Gourmet & Gifts
The owner of an upscale clothing boutique can’t help but gush when she talks about her new storefront, a well-known corner spot in the Richland Parkway, once home to Ariel…
Party supply company sees ebbs, flows of Tri-City hospitality sector
A third-generation rental store owner isn’t looking to the future with the fear she felt a year ago. Today, she’s planning with Covid-19 in mind. And it appears so are…
Richland’s Tumbleweeds rolls through turbulent year
When anyone asks the owner of Tumbleweeds Mexican Flair about his plans, he likes to quip: “I am just honored that you think I have a plan.” The past year…
Entrepreneurial teacher opens gourmet cookie shop in Richland
A Richland elementary school teacher who runs a festive wintertime side hustle is adding another one – this one catering to the Tri-City sweet tooth. Kevin Hatch, 39, plans to…
Kennewick seniors celebrate Covid-19 vaccine’s arrival
Seniors at home on the day the vaccine arrived at Brookdale Canyon Lakes readily rolled up their sleeves to receive it. The Kennewick senior living community had 18 hours’ notice…
