Benton, Franklin and three other counties are putting the most restrictive phase of the Covid-19 restrictions behind them. Gov. Jay Inslee announced Oct. 13 that the counties still left in a modified version of Phase 1 of the Safe Start program may advance to Phase 2.  The governor cited “gratifying” increases in wearing...

Chad PewRob Monical, chief executive officer of Pasco’s Lourdes Health since early 2019, stepped down Sept. 22 to pursue another career opportunity.“I am honored to have been a part of Lourdes Health and the Tri-Cities area,” Monical said in a Sept. 11 statement announcing the move. “We have a wonderful...

Construction is underway on a new Circle K convenience store, gas station and car wash in front of Yoke’s Fresh Market in West Richland.Circle K Stores Inc. recently received permit approval for the $225,000 project at 1501 Bombing Range Road.Circle K, operating as Land Development Consultants, outlined its vision for...

An Arizona firm has bought the seven Bush Car Wash locations developed in the Tri-Cities by Tim Bush in honor of his late brother. Mister Car Wash, based in Tucson, Arizona, now operates 13 car washes in Washington state. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bush Car Wash memberships will not be affected by the change,...

Ten diverse and passionate leaders have been selected as the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business’ top Young Professionals for 2020 for their professional and civic accomplishments.

Young Professional 2020: Cinthia Alvarez Lucatero

Young Professional 2020: Brian Campbell

Young Professional 2020: Neilan McPartland

Young Professional 2020: Francisco Mendoza