Four finalists have been selected and interviewed for the Port of Benton executive director position.Port of Benton commissioners and John Hodgson from the Prothman search firm interviewed the candidates Oct. 22, but did not make a final decision. The commissioners asked the search firm to conduct additional background on the...

A Seattle-based construction and energy-efficiency contractor has expanded its Pasco offices to coordinate project teams and job site operations across the region.McKinstry recently opened a larger office to accommodate staff growth and the future buildout of a 10,000-square-foot fabrication shop at 5702 Industrial Way in Pasco.The mixed-use office and light...

A Chinese company has signed a letter of intent to acquire Mor Furniture for Less’ 36 stores, including the one in Richland.Healthcare Co. Ltd. expects to pay $68.4 million for the furniture chain, and the transaction should be completed by the end of October.Healthcare Co. will operate the stores separately,...

An expansion project is underway at Othello’s McCain Food plant that will add more than 180 new jobs.The construction project—a $300 million investment—also will add 170,000 square feet and a state-of-the-art battered and conventional french fry processing line. The line will significantly expand McCain Foods’ North American production capacity, said Tarah Arnold,...

President of Columbia Basin CollegeNumber of employees you oversee: The college employs approximately 700 regular employees, not including adjuncts, part-time hourly and student workers. Rebekah S. WoodsBrief background about your college: Columbia Basin College is a public community college serving the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities since 1955. Our mission is...

Connect Tri-Cities returns on Oct. 22ConnectTri-Cities will bring job seekers, employers, educators, labor, tribes,veterans and industry leaders together during this year’s Connect Tri-Citiesevent on Oct. 22. ConnectTri-Cities offers visitors an opportunity to engage with the Tri-City community,Hanford contractors, small businesses and youth.Oneof the highlights is the STEM Scholarship Competition for...

NEW HIRESAndrea Whitlow has been named manager of STCU’s Queensgate branch in Richland, and Andres Montero will be the assistant manager of the Pasco branch, set to open early next year. Whitlow brings 14 years of financial services experience, including nine years with credit unions. Montero draws on six years...

If your business is in Benton or Franklin county and has opened/moved/changed names in the last three months, please download this form to be included in this listing.NEW BUSINESSESPolished Nail Salon has opened at 3617 Plaza Way, Suite G in Kennewick. The salon offers manicures, pedicures and other nail services....

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 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 COUNTY2038 Newhaven Loop,Richland, 3,679-square-foot, residential home. Price: $525,000. Buyer:David Schroetlin and Brenda Steel. Seller: Robert and Lynn Wiskerchen.8676 W....