Articles by Wendy Culverwell
Union electricians, contractors to build $7.5 million training center
The Tri-City chapter of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is preparing to build a Joint Apprentice Training Center in Kennewick. IBEW 112, together with the Spokane-based Inland Empire chapter…
WSU Tri-Cities expands course offerings to meet business needs
Washington State University Tri-Cities is rolling out professional training focused on the needs of Tri-City businesses. The expanded workforce training program is offered in partnership with the city of Richland,…
Union membership inches up in Washington state
A top priority for Washington’s public sector employees will be lobbying the 2023 Legislature to fund contracts negotiated this year by Gov. Jay Inslee’s office. The contracts cover a wide…
Wartime service in Tri-Cities turns into lifetime commitment
A young Altha Skogley covered plenty of ground before World War II steered her into service at Naval Air Station Pasco. Altha – “Al” to friends and family – was…
Update: Horn Rapids urgent care clinic proposal falls apart
Editor’s note: The city of Richland reports it could not reach an agreement with Drs. Luay Ailabouni and Elhami Hannan for a piece of land where they intended to develop…
Oregon metal fabricator plans powder coating facility in Richland
A growing Hermiston company will build a powder coating facility in Richland’s Horn Rapids Industrial Park as it moves to keep up with rising demand from the Tri-Cities. N.W. Metal…
Market Overview: Economy sends mixed signals, but public works projects press on
The Tri-Cities is being transformed by an array of public and private projects. From apartment buildings and subdivisions to new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchises and a pair of massive distribution…
Residential Growth: Homebuilding slows as interest rates, costs increase
Brett Lott, a Tri-City homebuilder, sat in the living room of the south Richland home his company built for the 2022 Parade of Homes. He reveled in the steady stream…
