Articles by Robin Wojtanik
Assets recovered in homebuilder bankruptcy
There may be a chance for creditors to recover money owed to them by a prominent Tri-City homebuilder who filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, citing $9.2 million in debts. The trustee handling the Chapter 7 bankruptcy case for Marco Solferino recently filed court paperwork stating “assets have been recovered by the trustee” and requested…
Custom-made BYOB bar ready to roll
A rusty horse trailer transformed into a sleek white mobile bar is completely refurbished and ready for event bookings or Facebook-worthy photos that could have brides-to-be swooning. It’s been a work in progress for Kennewick sisters Amanda Hickman and Josie Michel who got the idea from a friend who intended to start his own business…
New laundry services sees loads of customers
A new laundry service company will pick up bags of dirty laundry from your home and return them cleaned, folded, grouped or on hangers within 48 hours. “This is basically DoorDash for your laundry,” said Richelle Davis, owner of Unhampered Laundry. With weekly service starting at $36 for a large bag that holds up to…
Gesa merges with Inspirus
A planned merger of Gesa Credit Union and Seattle-based Inspirus Credit Union recently received approval from state and federal regulators. And Inspirus Credit Union members voted in favor of merging with Gesa on July 23. The official merger date is Aug. 1, and Inspirus Credit Union will begin operating as a “division of Gesa Credit…
Fair winds follow Tri-City boat sales
Boating is surging in popularity across Tri-City waterways, with boat sales jumping more than $1 million in Benton and Franklin counties year over year. “I think everyone’s having growth and good times. I just hope it stays for a while,” said Willie Nelson, general manager for Nixon’s Marine Inc. in Pasco. “It’s definitely economy-based when…
Painting, industrial coating businesses plan move to share Richland buildings
A longtime Tri-City painting company is moving to Richland to build a new home base for two businesses, Paintmaster Services Inc. and Columbia Industrial Coatings. The companies will share three buildings at 2670 First St. in north Richland, off Kingsgate Way and north of Horn Rapids Golf Course. The buildings will include an office, shop…
At Home décor superstore to open in Kennewick
A $2.6 million remodel to make way for a new home décor store is underway inside the vacant Shopko store in Kennewick. The Texas-based retailer At Home is poised to open its third Washington store in late fall, after recently opening stores in Spokane and Puyallup. The At Home store in Puyallup opened in January…
DermaCare, DermaHealth building $6.1M clinic
A Richland dermatologist is constructing a $6.1 million building alongside his current practice on Fowler Street. Dr. Sidney Smith practices at DermaCare of Tri-Cities and DermaHealth Dermatology & Dermasurgery at 1305 Fowler St., a clinic visible from Highway 240. Construction is underway at the empty lot next door at 1295 Fowler St. A permit issued…
Beleaguered entrepreneur details assets, debts
Former i-3 Global chief facing lawsuits, bankruptcy A Kennewick businessman’s bankruptcy filing has been updated to detail assets of just under $1 million and debts of $2.7 million in secured and unsecured claims. In addition, Kristopher Lapp, former president of i-3 Global, reported owing $79,000 in unpaid taxes to the federal government. Lapp and his…
Oregon shoppers required to pay sales tax at register
Washington shoppers no longer will find themselves waiting in line at the register behind Oregon residents wanting to avoid state taxes. Oregonians are no longer exempt from paying state taxes when they reach for their wallets under a law signed by Washington’s Gov. Jay Inslee that took effect July 1. To recoup any sales tax…
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