L&I: Washington workers are due overtime payThe Washington State Department of Labor and Industries reminds employers that most workers are entitled to overtime pay, starting after they work 40 hours in a seven-day workweek.Overtime is a protected right that workers cannot waive.Most hourly, piece rate and commissioned employees, as well...
The big story in east Pasco lately has been, well, big. Amazon, Darigold, Local Bounti, Reser’s.We are pleased to add homebuilding to the list.In the June edition of the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, we spoke with homebuilders who saw an opportunity in an area that is often overlooked.Homebuilding is...
Lance StephensRichland site managerVP North American fuel manufacturingFramatomeLance StephensNumber of employees you oversee: 550Brief background of your business:Framatome is a global leader in the nuclear energy industry. Our Richland site is the most flexible fuel manufacturing facility in the world, building all types of fuel and fuel-related products for light...
Seniors can enjoy more fresh veggies and fruits from area farmers markets this year when they sign up for Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels’ voucher program.Low-income seniors can apply to receive free vouchers to use at local certified farmers markets through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.Thanks to increased funding support...
To submit a promotion, new hire, award or donation, go to: tcjournal.biz/customer-service/submit-news.DONATIONSSpectrum donated $10,000 to Richland’s DrewBoy Creative through the 2021-22 Stand For The Arts Awards, a partnership with Ovation TV that recognizes local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs. Since the initiative started in 2017, Ovation TV and...
Kennewick public market opens at old juice plantColumbia River Warehouse Public Market in the heart of downtown Kennewick has opened.The public market held its grand opening June 9-11 at the former Lieb Foods, aka Welch’s, juice plant, at 10 E. Bruneau Ave.The market also will be the future home for...
After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic the Tri-City Association of Realtors has announced its annual industry award winners for 2019-21.The awards are based on criteria set by the National Association of Realtors and include business accomplishments, community service, activity in the local, state and national realtor organizations...
Bankruptcies are filed under the following chapter headings:Chapter 7 — Straight Bankruptcy: debtor gives up non-exempt property and debt is discharged.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 $700,000 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 COUNTY2014 S. 38th Ave, Richland, 3,105-square-foot home on 2.5 acres. Price: $980,000. Buyer: Paige Goulet & Matthew Jordan. Seller:...
BENTON COUNTYWestern Rock Products, Locust Grove and Edwards roads, $10,000 for commercial addition. Contractor: owner.FRANKLIN COUNTYThomas C. Solbrack, 1609 Road 68, Pasco, $96,000 for antenna/tower. Contractor: owner.YVO LLC, 905 Eagle Road, Othello, $95,000 for antenna/tower. Contractor: owner.Franklin Co Cemetery District 2, 1221 Cemetery Road, Connell, $50,000 for antenna/tower. Contractor: SAC...
