Energy faces a new frontier.Demands on data storage and energy to fuel computing power are exponentially ramping up as technology evolves and digital industries follow.The utilities that manage local power grids work around the clock to keep ahead of the curve and meet demand as the Tri-Cities and its surrounding...

Nestled between a tree-lined drive and active farmland is a greenhouse and rustic-modern home goods destination boutique.Located at 270 Helm Drive in Pasco, Market North Co. is about a five-minute drive from the Road 68 Walmart, yet it offers visitors a rural setting away from the hustle and bustle of...

The majority of the patients Grace Clinic serves work hard at their jobs to make ends meet – but they don’t have health insurance.They arrive at the Kennewick clinic seeking free medical care offered by a team of compassionate medical professionals who volunteer their time.“Most of our patients, and many...

One Richland business has figured out a way to inject more fun into travel for kids.A Richland business has figured out a way to inject more fun into travel for kidsWhen Wesley and Yen Brown started traveling internationally with their then 8-month-old son, Keanu, they were quick to jump on...

Land for sale at Vista Field, Columbia Gardens and soon Clover Island could bring a variety of developments to Kennewick in the coming year and beyond.The Port of Kennewick’s real estate portfolio offers prime locations in the city’s center, downtown area and along the river.The first phase of construction wrapped...

Kennewick, at 85,320 residents strong, continues to expand, develop and reinvent.“If you drive around our city, you can really see that we have progress and projects happening across all areas of Kennewick and there’s synergy. I think that’s important,” said Evelyn Lusignan, the city's director of public relations and government...

The leaves are turning and a familiar crispness is in the air. Trucks laden with produce share the roads and fields are turning over for the season.It’s the height of harvest, Halloween is approaching, and folks are eager to get in the fall mood.Agritourism peaks this time of year with...

With autumn in the air, people are craving bowls of warm, cozy comfort food.At Richland’s Stone Soup, pots are always simmering, no matter the time of year.A different soup is offered daily (tomato pasta, baked potato, creamy mushroom, broccoli cheese, clam chowder and southwestern corn chowder were in rotation recently),...

Price inflation has spiraled upward in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.Fallout from lockdowns compounded over the intervening months with the effects of other unexpected events on the world stage is leading to shortages and subsequent price hikes.Though inflation is felt by everyone across all sectors, perhaps nowhere does it...

Tucked into a pocket of West Richland is a native plant haven.It’s a nursery in Ann Autrey’s backyard called Tapteal Native Plants.Her business is a grassroots effort to raise awareness about the value of native species, as well as to supply the Columbia Basin with region-specific varieties from its unique...