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Robin Wojtanik

Robin Wojtanik

Robin Wojtanik spent most of her career in broadcast journalism, working at television stations around the country. She spent nearly a decade managing newsrooms in the Tri-Cities and Yakima.

She enjoys volunteering for Junior Achievement and Christ the King School and serves on the board for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ Northwest chapter. She lives in Richland with her husband and children.

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Energy Northwest delivers decades of joy to area preschoolers

December 13, 2019
Robin Wojtanik
Santa and his elves will surprise hundreds of Pascostudents for the 39th year running when Energy Northwest employees deliver presentsas part of the Head Start holiday program that’s served 14,000 children sinceit began.“People are just so giving at our company,” said MichelleCurtis, a training specialist for Energy Northwest and the...
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Fitness studio franchise expands to Kennewick

December 13, 2019
Robin Wojtanik
Orangetheory Fitness to open in Southridge area this springA popular fitness studio is opening a second Tri-Citylocation at a visible Southridge corner in Kennewick this spring.Orangetheory Fitness franchise owner Richard Cote saidhe’d been searching for a location for a while, making offers on threedifferent places before moving quickly when the...
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Minimum wage increase likely means higher costs for consumers

November 14, 2019
Robin Wojtanik
Tri-City fast food restaurant owners say there’s no way to avoid raising prices when the latest minimum wage increases kick in at the start of 2020, requiring workers be paid at least $13.50 an hour.“Anybody who thinks that prices aren’t going to go up, you’re fooling yourself,” said Tom Tierney,...
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Developers plan $5M solar-powered commercial building in west Pasco

November 14, 2019
Robin Wojtanik
A “green” office building will brighten and lighten up a busy west Pasco neighborhood, courtesy of green paint and green energy.The Wrigley Place development is intended to be the first solar-powered commercial building in the Tri-Cities.Developer Dennis Gisi said Wrigley Drive LLC is behind the $5 million investment on Wrigley...
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Swapping signals for ramps may be best pick for Richland gridlock

November 14, 2019
Robin Wojtanik
Richland council to review final traffic report at Dec. 3 meetingRichland is close to deciding the best way to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion for drivers moving north and south through the city.The top-ranked project calls for removing a number of traffic signals at intersections along the bypass highway....
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TC Futures steps up to help youth heading into real world

November 14, 2019
Robin Wojtanik
Young adults can complete free, individualized program to earn GED diploma, get help finding a jobThe opening of TC Futures in Kennewick has created a home base for young adults looking to earn their GED diploma, get help finding a job or even wash laundry and grab a bite to...
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City hopes new police station will anchor future growth

November 14, 2019
Robin Wojtanik
Port of Kennewick sells former raceway to city, which has big plans to develop itWest Richland is closeto completing its purchase of the Tri-City Raceway, paving the way for a newpolice station and a chance to woo future tenants to the property on the westend of town.City officials saymoving the...
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The Nineteen to arrive in downtown Kennewick in ’21

November 14, 2019
Robin Wojtanik
Investors moving forward with plans to break ground on multimillion dollar project in about six months Luxury apartments are coming to downtown Kennewick as part of a lofty new plan to add a five-story mixed-use building to the corner of West Canal Drive and North Auburn Street.Built from the ground...
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Mall celebrates 50 years of success amid changing retail market

November 14, 2019
Robin Wojtanik
Columbia Center continues to welcome new tenants, hopes to fill vacancies around perimeter of propertyVintage advertisements once touted the Columbia Center mall as the “Manhattan of the Northwest,” and likened it to being like “Tahiti all year long,” where it was a balmy 72 degrees indoors, allowing shoppers to escape...
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Goodwill’s auction site showcases its ‘coolest, weirdest’ donations

November 14, 2019
Robin Wojtanik
Donations made to Tri-City area Goodwill stores listed for nationwide salesA small team of employees spend their workday at Goodwill Industries of the Columbia sorting through unique instruments, collectible jewelry, antique artwork, vintage toys and often the unexpected—like framed animal teeth.“The teeth I can’t get out of my head for...
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