Total private fundraising activity across Washington State University topped more than $145 million during fiscal year 2018, the third best fundraising year in WSU history.“A vibrant culture of philanthropy at WSU is essential for success as WSU continues its drive to be recognized among the nation’s top 25 public research...

To step into an artist’s studio is to get a glimpse into the creative process.Tri-Citians can experience this magic when nine artists open their studios from Benton City to Kennewick during the 15th annual Open Studio Tour, which runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29-30.The event is free.The...

The state’s business leaders feel the region is poised to take advantage of positive factors fueling the strong economic, such as income stability and job growth.That’s according to a recent study from Washington State University’s Carson College of Business.Despite the optimism, many of the surveyed business leaders say they are...

Developer announces plans for Osprey Pointe projectA development company has six months to come up with a plan to turn 52 acres of Pasco riverfront into a mixed commercial and residential development.Mitch Gilbert of Eaty Gourmet LLC has signed an exclusive letter of intent with the Port of Pasco for...

HONORS & AWARDSThe Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District recently honored eight civilian employees and one team: Aaron Schuff, Engineering Excellence; Julio Morelos, Public Outreach and STEM education program; Joe Braley, Quality Proponent; and McNary Turbine Replacement Project Delivery team, Project Management Business Process. Patty Ramos, Andrew Dankel Ibáñez,...

If your business is in Benton or Franklin county and has open/moved/change names in the last three months, please download this form to be included in this listing.NEW BUSINESSESCozumel Mexican Cuisine has opened at 3801 S. Zintel Way, Suite A-110 in Kennewick. The restaurant serves traditional Mexican dishes including carnitas,...

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 COUNTY34505 S. Glenn Miller PRSE, Kennewick, 2,812-square-foot, single-family home on 3.12 acres. Price: $580,000. Buyer: James Anderson. Seller: James...

BENTON COUNTYFarmers Distributor, 23407 E. Legacy PRSE, $7,100 for a heat pump/HVAC. Contractor: Campbell & Company.Stimson Lane LTD, 178810 S. SR 221, $23,000 for tenant improvements. Contractor: MP Construction.Growth Leasing, 41205 Griffin Road, $16,400 for a fire alarm system. Contractor: Blue Mountain Fire Protection. FRANKLIN COUNTYTidewater Terminal, 671 Tank Farm Road,...