The cameras are rolling on the sets of a growing community of filmmakers shooting their productions right here in Tri-Cities.Randy LaBarge, a Kennewick-based screenwriter and producer, said rapid advancements in the microminiaturization of technology has led to a surge in independently produced films.“With the availability of equipment, (movies) can be...
Vision project to include past reports and regional plansWhat’s your favorite thing about the Tri-City region?What are our biggest strengths? What would you want to see change about the area in 12 years?Tri-City leaders are seeking the public’s input on these questions as part of a new community visioning project...
New shop to serve as one-stop shop for local wedding resourcesWhite Glove Weddings Bridal Bar will be rolling out the red carpet for an April 27 grand opening of the Tri-Cities’ first bridal bar — a community resource for wedding and event planning.Inside the newly renovated Kennewick storefront — which...
Hilton Home2 Suites focuses on eco-friendly options throughout facilityRichland’s new Hilton Home2 Suites appeals to travelers’ increasing environmental consciousness and desire for more sustainable amenities.The Queensgate area hotel’s sales manager, Berenice Trevino, said she’s interacted with guests who specifically seek out Home2 Suites for this reason and said hotel reviews...
Niche bookstore to feature collectibles, sci-fi, mysteries, non-fictionMid-Columbia book collectors will have new shelves to comb this summer.Longtime book collector and retiring Bechtel radiological engineering health supervisor, Steven Woolfolk, is planning the construction of a 6,000-square-foot bookstore at 2240 Robertson Drive in Richland near Horn Rapids.The new store’s name: Xenophile...
Coalition of Washington business group supports $10 million projectPlanning is underway to build a new BNSF Railway bridge in Idaho that’s expected to improve train traffic in Pasco.BNSF Railway and Keep Washington Competitive representatives met recently in Pasco about the project. The permitting process is moving forward on the $100...
Company recently took over Apogee Logistics’ former facilityHanford contractors have a new local set of wheels at their disposal.Hittman Transport Services, a national leader in the transport of radioactive and hazardous material shipments, has established its Northwest terminal in north Richland.“We’re the largest premier transportation company of radioactive waste and...
CSS Farms is eager to rebuild its 7,500-ton capacity onion storage shed in Pasco in anticipation of the fast-approaching growing season after a fire destroyed millions of last season’s red onions, many of which were committed to customers through April.“We hope to rebuild for the 2018 season,” said Reagan Grabner,...
The owner of Senske Services in Kennewick received the Sam Volpentest Entrepreneurial Leadership “Sammy” Award at the Richland Rotary Club’s 22nd annual awards luncheon.Chris Senske said he accepted the award Feb. 27 on behalf of his 500 employees.“As an entrepreneur, you come up with the dreams of what you want...
A Richland doctor’s legacy across the globe for treating trauma fractures in impoverished countries recently earned him a federal public service award.Secretary of Defense James Mattis, a Richland native, presented the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service to Dr. Lewis Zirkle on Feb. 26 at SIGN Fracture Care...
