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Wind farm plan adds solar, battery energy storageScout Clean Energy recently announced plans to add solar and battery storage components to a proposed wind farm it plans to build just south of the Tri-Cities in Benton County.The 600-megawatt wind farm south of Kennewick will combine wind energy, solar energy and...

Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels has postponed plans to serve hot meals during a new drive-thru service this week because of the region's hazardous air quality.The drive-thru service, which was set to begin Sept. 16, aims to increase the number of meals the nonprofit serves to area seniors.Since the governor's stay-home...

Tri-City tech plays starring role in new Adidas shoesCarbon technology developed by Carbitex, a Tri-City tech firm, plays a starring role in the latest sneaker release from Adidas. The X Ghosted soccer shoe was released Sept. 1 and retails online for about $225.The X Ghosted boasts a Carbitex “Speedframe,” or...

Owner/presidentJC Agriculture, In Season Produce, Premier Seed, 509 Custom Application, Desert River FarmsJames AlfordNumber of employees you oversee: 40Brief background of your businessMultiple agricultural-based businesses providing seed and custom chemicals services along with an operational row crop farm and a direct-to-consumer produce stand.How did you land your current role? How...