Articles by Laura Kostad
Washington asparagus hangs in the balance
Washington is the national leader in asparagus, the crop that kicks off the fresh produce season. That title doesn’t come without challenges though. The industry continues to be undermined by…
Historic downtown buildings poised to change hands
A 106-year-old building in downtown Kennewick and its 84-year-old neighbor will change hands after more than two decades. The sale will be another chapter in the buildings’ long, storied history.…
Local inventor seeks to sell business focused ondesigning, manufacturing and engineering solutions
For over 20 years, the shop at 1854 Bronco Lane near the Richland Airport has been the creative lair of local inventor Chris Smith, owner of Intellegration LLC. The business’…
New buildings, new headquarters under construction at Musser auction complex
An estimated $3 million development signals growth at the Musser Bros. auction complex near the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco. But vehicles destined for the auction block won’t be found here.…
Roadway improvements in full swing across Tri-Cities
Warm weather has returned and roadmaking equipment is fired up. Engineers have been re-envisioning busy intersections and aging infrastructure to improve increased volume and safer walkability. Here’s a city-by-city look…
Tri-Cities’ last stop for collectible car parts is for sale
A sturdy man, long of beard and hair walked before a lineup of American metal, wearing an insulated plaid flannel, reinforced work pants secured by a GMC belt buckle and…
2 menus, 1 roof: Kennewick restaurant caters to diverse dietary needs and palates
It’s not often that a vegan, a meat eater, a keto dieter and someone with celiac disease or a peanut allergy can all order from the same menu. Especially a…
Setbacks don’t deter big plans for Pasco’s Osprey Pointe Marketplace
Four years ago, plans to develop Osprey Pointe Marketplace were announced. When Eaty Gourmet couldn’t deliver, JMS Construction stepped up with a goal of breaking ground in 2020. Then Covid-19…
