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...
Doctor diversifies integrative medical practice to offer esthetic solutionsDr. Margaret Merrifield took out a $100,000 loan at age 64 to help pay for state-of-the-art machines to help patients deal with skin aging concerns.The Richland integrated medical doctor decided to diversify her practice to help pay for quality illustrators needed for...
With vacation rentals opening their doors throughout the Mid-Columbia and Uber now available across the Tri-Cities, it’s becoming easier than ever for visitors to connect with locals and seek out a unique, personalized travel experience.Nearly 150 vacation rental properties are available in and around the Tri-Cities.Tri-City tourism is big business,...
RE/MAX at 8200 W. Grandridge Blvd. in Kennewick soon will be welcoming new neighbors.Prime Development Group, based out of Tumwater, Washington, is seeking tenants for a 10,000-square-foot professional building. Construction is expected to begin this spring.“It’s a little more modern than the existing (Re/Max) building. It’s going to look pretty...
FCCI working to fabricate pipeline for Hanford tank farm projectThe welding torches are ablaze in a Richland company’s new fabrication shop where highly-skilled welders are making pipeline components for the water and chemical distribution system for the Hanford tank farm.Fluid Controls and Components Inc., or FCCI, specializes in nuclear-certified piping...
Sunrise Vet Clinic’s new owner has plans for building, technology improvements Sunrise Veterinary Clinic in Benton City kicked off the new year with a change of ownership, new hires and plans for several improvements.Dr. Sharon Molton took over the 2,800-square-foot, full-service practice for companion animals and the active customer base...
Chicago Tile Co. of Washington recently signed lease for space in new office buildingA national tenant has signed a lease to move into a Kennewick office building featuring sweeping views. Construction begins next month.The $2.8 million two-story building will feature 9,671 square feet of space and a daylight basement at...
Idaho-based firm responsible for several recent public school projectsWith the Tri-Cities’ dramatic uptick in new construction, Design West Architects of Kennewick has outgrown its current office, which opened less than eight years ago.In January, Design West began renovating a second-floor space on the north side of the Plaza West complex...
