LIGO Hanford director to speak at Kennewick HighLearn about a groundbreaking scientific discovery made in the Tri-Cities and hear the sound that confirmed Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity.Michael Landry, director of the LIGO Hanford Observatory in Richland, will present “Gravitational Waves from (very) Distant Shores” at 7 p.m. May...

HONORS & AWARDSShae Frichette, co-owner of Frichette Winery in Benton City, is among eight female winemakers to be honored in the International Women in Wine Celebration Dinner and Cruise. Frichette’s rosé of merlot, Sashay, will be among the winemakers’ wines that will be featured in a multi-course dinner during the...

NEW BUSINESSES 9Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness, 321 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Suite B in Kennewick. The gym offers 30 minute, total body, kickboxing circuits. No class times, workouts change daily and a trainer is included. Hours: 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and...

Energy officials celebrated the installation of the first electric vehicle DC fast charging station -- one of nine to be installed by 2019 -- during a May 15 ribbon-cutting event at the Southridge Sport Complex in Kennewick.The station has a level 2 charging station as well as a DC fast...

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...

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 COUNTY10505 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, 8,241-square-foot, commercial building on 1.65 acres. Price: $1,250,000. Buyer: Lux Property Management Corporation. Seller:...

BENTON CITYPort of Benton, 515 Ninth St., $97,000 for new commercial construction. Contractor: W McKay Construction.Michael Atkinson, 713 Eighth St., $59,000 for commercial remodel. Contractor: Lexar Homes Tri-Cities. BENTON COUNTYSte. Michelle Wine Estates, 239653 S. Canoe Ridge Road, $26,800 for mechanical. Contractor: Campbell & Company.Sandvik Special Metals, 235407 E. SR 397,...

KENNEWICKWilbur-Ellis Company, 1141 N. Edison St., Suites A.Mount’s Lock and Key, 415 W. First Ave.American Rock Products, 11919 Harris Road, Pasco.Liebler, Connor, Berry & St. Hilaire, P.S., 1141 N. Edison St., Suite C.Studio One Hair & Spa, 101 N. Union St., Suite 101.Hooks Crane Service, 2989 Kingsgate Way, Richland.Sletten Construction...

The state can file lawsuits against people or businesses that do not pay taxes, resulting in a judgment against property that person or business owns. Judgments are filed in Benton and Franklin Superior Court. The following is from the Franklin County Superior Court Clerk’s Office.Paul D. Stepanov, unpaid Department of...

Information provided by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.BENTON COUNTYNEW APPLICATIONSThe Hungry Bear Mexican Grill, 502 Ninth St., Benton City. License type: direct shipment receiver in/out of Washington; beer/wine restaurant. Application type: new.Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 2731 Queensgate Drive, Richland. License type: spirits/beer/wine restaurant. Application type: new.Branding Iron, 213 W....