
Articles by Robin Wojtanik

Traffic Jams offers ways to keep audio, video out of sight, out of mind
“Anything you can think of that’s fun in a house, that’s what we do.” That’s how Bryan Brooks describes the services offered by his family’s business, Traffic Jams. The Kennewick-based…

Math enthusiasts hope to multiply their ranks
When a STEM-focused couple discovered their own passion for math instruction, they left their former high-demand careers behind and moved to the Tri-Cities to open the area’s first Mathnasium franchise.…

Experienced driving instructors turn the key on new school
A new driving school opened in Kennewick, offering instruction and Department of Licensing testing from three professionals with a combined 20 years of experience in traffic safety, teaching and education.…

Richland’s Reach Museum emerges
from pandemic leaner and stronger
The Reach Museum survived the pandemic, increasing admissions beyond pre-pandemic levels, celebrating its eighth anniversary and looking to the future with hope for an expansion at its Richland facility overlooking…

Kennewick auto repair shop gears up for expansion
After growing his business from a mobile shop run out of a Jeep, Nathan Goetsch looks forward to rolling up the doors at his new 5,600-square-foot automotive repair building at…

Established cheer gyms change owners; two new ones open in last year
Cheer teams continue to attract a wide range of athletes across the Tri-City community, now filling four gyms in the area with participants in both competitive and recreational options. Two…

West Richland diner reopens under new ownership, new name
A longtime West Richland diner once named for Jamie McCallum is now owned by Jamie himself, and the first order of business was changing the restaurant’s name – to honor…

Crane repair company expands
Tri-City footprint
A 51-year-old crane repair company recently opened its second location in the Tri-Cities. WHECO Corp. started out as a parts supplier in Dayton and then expanded to six facilities across…