Port hires new economic development directorStephen McFadden, an economic development leader and an Adams County newspaper publisher, has joined the Port of Pasco as director of economic development and marketing.McFadden succeeds Gary Ballew, who left to join Greater Spokane Incorporated. McFadden comes to Pasco from Adams County, where he led...

Horse Heaven wind, solar project seeks state approvalBoulder, Colorado-based Scout Clean Energy will apply for approval to develop an 850MW wind and solar farm in the Horse Heaven Hills to the Washington Energy Facilities Siting Evaluation Council, bypassing Benton County.Scout initially said it would apply for land use approval from...

Tri-City area nonprofits forced to cancel popular fundraising events are banking on supporters joining their online campaigns.Donations play a powerful role in helping organizations that help people face challenges and the need does not go away because of the Covid-19 pandemic.Here are some of the virtual fundraisers taking place in...

Tri-City retailers are staffing up for the holiday shopping season even as customers head online because of the pandemic.U.S. shoppers will spend more than $189 billion online during the holiday season, a 33% increase that represents two years’ worth of typical growth, according to the Adobe Analytics Holiday Forecast 2020.The...

Executive manager, Audi/BMW of Tri-CitiesChristopher MartinezNumber of employees you oversee: 59Brief background of your business:Sales, parts and service of new and pre-owned Audis and BMWs as well as selling of any other brand pre-owned as well.How did you land your current role? How long have you been in it?My family...

APPOINTMENTSTrios Health has announced that Amy Sweetwood has been appointed the designated institutional officer (DIO) for the Graduate Medical Education Residency Program. As DIO, she is tasked with the oversight and administration of Trios’ family and internal medicine residency programs and ensuring compliance with accreditation council for graduate medical education...

Pacific Pasta & Grill in Kennewick is moving to new quarters in Richland as its lease runs out at 7911 W. Grandridge Blvd.The pasta restaurant will reopen at 603 Goethals Drive after it closes its old location on Nov. 25. It announced the move on its Facebook page and a...

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 $500,000 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 COUNTY108133 217 PR SE, Kennewick, 3,782-square-foot single-family home. Price: $885,000. Buyer: Ryan S. & Amanda R. Renslow. Seller: Bruce...

Building permit values have been rounded to the nearest hundred figure.BENTON COUNTYLineage Logistics, 224905 Bowles Road, $20,000 for commercial addition. Contractor: Elite Construction & Development.Washington State University, 64899 Bofer Canyon Road, $35,000 for antenna/tower. Contractor: Legacy Communications.FRANKLIN COUNTYO’Neal Land Inc., 700 Muse Road, $1.2 million new commercial. Contractor: H&H Steel...