A Tesoro official updated the Tri-Cities on plans to build an oil transfer terminal in Vancouver, Washington, during a recent Pasco Chamber of Commerce meeting.Dan Riley, vice president of government affairs for Tesoro, told those in attendance — employers, community leaders and elected officials — how the project would benefit...

BENTON COUNTYNEW APPLICATIONSMs. Rhodas Wine Garden, 702 Jadwin Ave., Suite B, Richland, has applied for a direct shipment receiver in Washington only, tavern wine and off premises license.Holiday Inn Express, 680 Wine Country Road, Prosser, has applied for a beer/wine specialty shop license.Ethos Bakery & Café, 2150 Keene Road, Richland,...

BENTON COUNTYNEW APPLICATIONSThree G Farms, 15505 N. Webber Canyon Road, Benton City, has applied for a change of location marijuana producer tier 3 and marijuana processor license.BLF North, 46415 E. Badger Road, Ste B, Benton City, has applied for a marijuana producer tier 3 and marijuana processor change of class...

Tri-Cities Community Health’s director of nursing has been named CEO of the agency. Jennifer RobinsonThe Board of Directors of the Pasco-based clinic recently selected Jennifer Robinson as its new chief executive officer. She is the first female CEO in the organization’s 35-year history.“TCCH has a long history of providing primary...

Small-business owners continue to have high expectations for WashingtonSmall business optimism remained at one of its highest readings in 43 years, as small business awaits a new health care law, tax reform, and regulatory relief from Washington.That’s according to last month’s National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism...

The Washington Policy Center is hosting an inaugural agriculture policy dinner with Congressman Dan Newhouse, a former member of the House Committee on Agriculture, as the keynote speaker, on March 6 in Pasco. Congressman Dan Newhouse“Living in the Tri-Cities, I know the critical role agriculture plays in our state’s economy,”...

Volunteers are sought to conduct mock interviews with students at Chiawana and Pasco high schools. The mock interview sessions are March 9 at Chiawana High, while Pasco High’s is March 17.Mock interviews give students an opportunity to experience the interview process so they will be more prepared and successful in...

Those interested in working in Kennewick school kitchens and lunchrooms as substitute cooks and cashiers are invited to an informational meeting on March 7.Nutrition Services staff will explain the costs and requirements of a food handler’s permit and background check as well as cover the district’s training program, wages and...

The city of Kennewick and Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership are asking the public to take a short survey about what they like about the downtown area.The input collected on shopping and eating preferences, events and what attracts people to the historic downtown and waterfront district will be used in business...