A drive through the Tri-Cities will show you there’s plenty of construction going on, from new apartment complexes and schools to warehouses and office buildings.But there’s a shortage of something that might not be as apparent: workers.That’s according to a recent industry-wide survey from the Arlington, Virginia-based Associated General Contractors...
Washington State University researcher Doug Walsh is toasting the state’s record-breaking hops harvest.To quench the thirst for hop-heavy brews, crop production increased 16 percent over last year, he said. The historic leap makes Washington the world’s No. 1 producer of hops, outranking Germany.When Walsh began field studies on the emerald-colored...
BENTON COUNTYUS Cellular, Kelley Road, $50,000 for commercial construction. Contractor: owner.Finley School District, 213504 E. Cougar Road, $150,000 for new commercial construction. Contractor: Hoburg Enterprises.Sabre Industries, 23401 S. Lincoln Road SW, $131,000 for a tower/antenna. Contractor: Crown Castle.Coventry Vale Vine, 159902 E. Evans Road, $253,600 for commercial addition. Contractor: Ken...
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...
The state can file lawsuits against people or businesses that do not pay taxes and then get 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.Maria D. Palacios et al,...
At time of press, Kennewick and Richland business licenses were not available.PASCOMi Tierra Real Estate Investments, 812 S. Myrtle Ave.Mi Escuelita, 3503 W. Sylvester St.Dayla Marie Smith, 6605 Burden Blvd., Suite E.A&A Valdiva dba A2A Construction, 728 W. Park St.Pro Go Transportation, 4214 Sahara Drive.Sodexo America, 2004 N. 22nd Ave.The...
BENTON COUNTYNEW APPLICATIONSGangnam Style Korean BBQ, 7935 W. Grandridge Blvd., Suite T, Kennewick, has applied for a spirits/beer/wine restaurant bar application.Barracuda Coffee Company, 320 N. Kellogg St., Suite B, Kennewick, has applied for a direct shipment receiver Washington only and a snack bar license.Holy Mac Steak and Spirits, 3801 S....
BENTON COUNTYNEW APPLICATIONS#1 Pot Shop, 140 Gage Blvd., Suite 204, Richland has applied for a marijuana retailer/medical marijuana license.Hypeherbally, 7903 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, has applied for a marijuana retailer/medical marijuana license. FRANKLIN COUNTYAPPROVEDThe Lucky Leaf, 3411 N. Capital Ave., #A, Pasco, has applied for a marijuana retailer license.
FRANKLIN COUNTYDescription: 61 acres of undeveloped land, undisclosed location. Price: $2,791,600. Buyer: Big Sky Developers. Seller: Chubby Cherries LLC.Description: 4,844-square-foot, single-family home on 22.79 acres of agricultural land, 5100 Elm Road, Pasco. Price: $685,000. Buyer: Chris and Andrea Lee. Seller: Shanna French.Description: 3,082-square-foot, single-family home on 4.62 acres, 220 Gemini...
State Sen. Sharon Brown, R-Kennewick, has been named a vice chairwoman of the key Senate budget-writing committee – Ways and Means – as the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus set committee rosters for the 2017 legislative session.“This is expected to be one of the most challenging and important budget years in...
