Executive Director, Benton-Franklin Council of GovernmentsNumber of employees you oversee: 9Michelle HoltWhat is the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments:The Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCG) was established in 1966 as a voluntary association of the units of government in Benton and Franklin counties. The organization is structured as a regional planning commission,...

U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, submitted 10 Central Washington projects, including resource development efforts, for consideration for funding through the American Recovery Act.The projects will be scrutinized by the House Committee on Appropriations for consideration. They are:Columbia Basin Project, $2 million to begin the design process on additional distribution systems.Three...

State budget includes $7.5M for Pasco developmentThe Port of Pasco was awarded $7.5 million in the state capital budget to develop roads and other  infrastructure for its next project, the Reimann Industrial Center.The funding is contingent on a new large food processor committing to building a facility at Reimann, which...

A grant designed to transform downtown Kennewick’s Flag Plaza could help to expand its farmers market, host more frequent and diverse events and create space for public gatherings and food truck dining.The Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership (HDKP) received one of four Washington Main Street Communities grants to improve the area.“We...

AWARDS & HONORS Randy Taylor of Basin Pacific Insurance and Benefits in Kennewick, has earned the agribusiness and farm insurance specialist certification from International Risk Management Institute Inc., which offers risk management and insurance continuing education. By earning this certification, he has joined a group of insurance professionals who have...

Bankruptcies are filed under the following chapter headings:Chapter 7 — Straight Bankruptcy: debtor gives up non-exempt property and debt is discharged.Chapter 11 — Allows companies and individuals to restructure debts to repay them.Chapter 12 — Allows family farmers to restructure finances to avoid liquidation for foreclosure.Chapter 13 — Plan is...

Top property values listed start at $700,000 and have been rounded to the nearest hundred figure. Property values are public record and can be found by visiting the county assessor's office.BENTON COUNTY2547, 2577, 2583, 2589, 2595, 2601, 2602, 2596, 2590, 2584, 2548 Rinas Road, 2609, 2613, 2617, 2608, 2604, 2600,...

BENTON COUNTYTravis Hendricks, 230804 E. PR 397, $348,500 for new commercial. Contractor: W McKay Construction LLC.American Tower, 165735 S. 812 PR SE, $20,000 for antenna/tower. Contractor: Qualtek.Farmland Reserve, 152806 Plymouth Road, $593,000 for new commercial. Contractor: MH Construction Inc.Summit Storage, 9501 W. 10th Ave., $20,500 for sign. Contractor: Quality Signs.FRANKLIN...

RICHLANDDiakont Advanced Technologies Inc., 3193 Lionshead Ave., Carlsbad, California.Sandessee Electric, 6081 W. 41st Ave., Kennewick.Puppy Hut Salon and Spa, 69404 N. Foxhill Drive, Benton City.Tranquil Waters Massage Therapy Clinic, 300 Torbett St.Intermech Inc., 654 Truman Ave.Matvey Construction Inc., 421 SW 152nd St., Burien.Coast To Coast Turf, 3303 37th Ave. W.,...

The state can file lawsuits against people or businesses that do not pay taxes, resulting in a judgment against property that person or business owns. Judgments are filed in Benton and Franklin Superior Court. The following is from the Franklin County Superior Court Clerk’s Office.Mel’s Plumbing Services, unpaid Department of...