The video featuring one of the Tri-Cities’ most famous scientists and adventurers plays for visitors at the CPCCo Planetarium at the Pasco college. It’s one of several new features at the facility, which has reopened after a two-month break for upgrades, including new projection and lighting systems in the theater and a revamped lobby that now has learning elements.
An established hotelier with several properties already operating in the Tri-Cities plans to open a new hotel in south Richland, near the Fairchild Cinemas at Queensgate.Kam Sahota, founder and chief executive officer of Eternal Hotels, said construction is expected to start around November of this year. The hotel will be...
The Costco in Kennewick is replacing its refrigeration system and giving its “freshline” departments an overhaul — and it’s staying open during construction.In fact, the remodel already is underway. It’s expected to take about seven to seven-and-a-half months and wrap up around September, said Thomas Olson, general manager.“We’re committed to...
Sephora devotees will soon have another place to browse and buy the retail chain’s colorful makeup palettes and other curated beauty, fragrance, skin and haircare products locally.
The Kohl’s at 1457 Tapteal Drive in Richland is set to undergo a remodel to add space for Sephora.
The Port of Kennewick has a new partner in its work to recruit businesses for the Vista Field redevelopment project.Port commissioners approved an agreement to work with the Tri-City Development Council, or TRIDEC, to entice businesses to be part of what’s envisioned to be a vibrant, walkable mixed-use development near...
The proposal to build a $1 billion zero-carbon fertilizer plant in Richland has reached two key milestones that together signal “strong project viability,” the company behind the proposal recently announced. The first is a purchase and sale agreement between the company — Atlas Agro — and the Port of Benton, which...
Mike Bishop and Ryan Pierson know the Spudnut Shop is something special. They’ve known it for years. Both men — who have long histories and deep ties in the community — spent time there growing up. Pierson is the son of teachers, and when his family ate out, they ate at local...
Heritage University is expanding its presence and reach in the Tri-Cities, opening a new location in downtown Kennewick and offering classes to freshmen. The new site is in the former Tri-City Herald building at 333 W. Canal Drive. Heritage will use about 10,000 to 12,000 square feet on the second floor of...
The potential transformation of the Richland Wye is a step closer to reality after a pair of land auctions yielded 11 buyers who bid more than $5 million for property left behind by the late Jerry Sleater.
Another auction for two remaining parcels in Sleater’s Wye portfolio is expected to happen in the next couple of months.
Office supply needs were a bit different back in 1946, when Brutzman’s Office Solutions first opened in the Tri-Cities. Remington Rand typewriters were an early focus, for example.But the company’s commitment to its customers and the community hasn’t changed, even as it’s grown, adapted and transformed over the last 77...