Washington’s unemployment rate dropped for the fifth month in a row to hit a new low of 5.2 percent in December, according to state Employment Security Department.“Washington’s economy finished strong in 2016 and the short-term job outlook remains positive,” said Paul Turek, economist for the department, in a statement.The pace...
The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Business on a Roll awards, which recognize businesses achieving success in 2016.Award recipients are businesses demonstrating growth in revenue/income or employees; actively seeking involvement in the Tri-Cities community; and receiving recognition as a model business for others through national...
A fundraiser brunch to support Washington State University Tri-Cities’ Carson College of Business will feature “The Throwin’ Samoan.”Former Cougar quarterback Jack Thompson will talk about a new opportunity he is offering to Cougar-owned and managed businesses at the Point to Success event on Jan. 28 at Anthony’s at Columbia Point in...
Richland Albertsons store to close in FebruaryThe Albertsons store on Lee Boulevard in Richland will close by Feb. 25, citing financial difficulties.“We have been unable to reposition the store to better compete in the market place, and following an extensive review, we have made the difficult decision to close the store....
Bullock, Virden named AAAS fellows Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Morris Bullock and Jud Virden have been elected to the rank of fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the society’s highest honor.Bullock is a laboratory fellow and director of the Center for Molecular Electrocatalysis, a DOE Energy Frontier Research...
Union Pacific has acquired Railex LLC’s refrigerated and cold storage assets, including Wallula’s warehouse and supporting equipment.The deal, announced Jan. 3., includes two other Railex properties in Delano, California, and Rotterdam, New York. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.Railex, a refrigerated rail service and third-party logistics intermodal transportation company, plays a key...
This year’s inductees to the Mid-Columbia Agriculture Hall of Fame will be honored at a Jan. 19 dinner and installation gala at the Pasco Red Lion, sponsored by the Pasco Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Pasco.In its 17th year, the Hall of Fame honors Mid-Columbia farmers, families and...
A new Walla Walla nursing care facility will welcome its first residents next month.Weather-related construction and equipment-delivery issues in January and early February caused a delay in when the home could admit residents. Officials plan to start admitting residents in early March.The $34 million center features 80 beds and will...
Washington state has the highest cellphone tax rate in the country.That’s according to a recent study by the Tax Foundation, a nonprofit independent tax policy research group based in Washington, D.C.Taxes and fees on wireless consumers increased to a record high of 18.6 percent of the average U.S. customer’s monthly...
Bankruptcies are filed under the following chapter headings:Chapter 7 — Straight Bankruptcy: debtor gives up non-exempt property and debt is charged.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...
