Information provided by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.BENTON COUNTYNEW APPLICATIONSR.F. McDougall’s, 1705 Columbia Park Trail, Richland. License type: spirits/beer/wine/restaurant lounge; catering; kegs to go. Application type: added/change of class.Kendall Farms, 57705-B W. Old Inland Empire Highway, Benton City. License type: domestic winery <250,000 liters. Application type: change of...

Marijuana licenses for Benton and Franklin counties are public record and are obtained from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.BENTON COUNTYAPPROVEDWashington State Cannabis Company, 2415 Robertson Drive, Richland. License type: marijuana retailer. Application type: change of corporate officer.Wamsterdam Farms, 43001 N. Griffin Road, Suite C, Grandview. License type: marijuana...

The Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco has begun construction on a $10.5 million taxiway renovation project.The work will be performed in four phases, and it won't affect travelers.As part of the plan, the airport will temporarily close Runway 12-30 and general aviation runway 3R-21L. The airport will then move and improve Taxiway...

Pasco celebrated the installation of a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station at the Court Street Starbucks on Aug. 29The fast-charging station at 2411 W. Court St. is part of a $1 million, nine-station network along Washington state highway corridors designed to enhance interstate and intrastate electric vehicle travel.“Project partners strategically...

Fairgoers attending this week’s Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo in Kennewick may be headed to the fairgrounds for entertainment, contests and good deals at vendor booths, but the Better Business Bureau is reminding them to protect their personal information to avoid making risky, impulse purchases.Some fair vendors may utilize high-pressure sales tactics to convince customers...

Brief background of your business:Founded in 1898, Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction and project management companies. Bechtel is designing and building the world’s largest radioactive waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy at the Hanford Site in southeastern Washington state.The Waste Treatment and...

Total private fundraising activity across Washington State University topped more than $145 million during fiscal year 2018, the third best fundraising year in WSU history.“A vibrant culture of philanthropy at WSU is essential for success as WSU continues its drive to be recognized among the nation’s top 25 public research...

To step into an artist’s studio is to get a glimpse into the creative process.Tri-Citians can experience this magic when nine artists open their studios from Benton City to Kennewick during the 15th annual Open Studio Tour, which runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29-30.The event is free.The...

The state’s business leaders feel the region is poised to take advantage of positive factors fueling the strong economic, such as income stability and job growth.That’s according to a recent study from Washington State University’s Carson College of Business.Despite the optimism, many of the surveyed business leaders say they are...