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Articles by Kristina Lord

Chaplaincy to close its remaining thrift store 

September 25, 2023
Kristina Lord

A Richland thrift shop that provided an outlet for grieving families to donate their loved ones’ items and a place where shoppers could feel good about supporting a cause will close its doors next month. 

Repeat Boutique, a thrift store operated by Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, shutters its...

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Senior-focused agency welcomes new leadership

August 11, 2023
Kristina Lord

Though the top leadership is changing at Senior Life Resources Northwest, its focus on serving seniors remains stronger than ever.

The Richland-based nonprofit is ready to welcome its fourth executive director as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year.

Executive Director Grant Baynes plans to retire before the...

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Jehovah’s Witnesses return to Kennewick for annual convention

July 12, 2023
Kristina Lord

A convention estimated to inject $3 million into the Tri-City economy returned to Kennewick after a three-year pandemic hiatus.

The three-day Jehovah’s Witnesses annual convention was July 7-9 at the Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd. The Spanish language convention runs July 14-16.

Seventeen other conventions are scheduled across the...

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Update: New organic, natural food store opening pushed back to September

July 12, 2023
Kristina Lord

 

Editor's note: Natural Grocers' projected opening date has been pushed back to Sept. 6 due to construction delays, according to Natural Grocers officials. The story has been updated.

 

A growing organic and natural foods chain is gearing up to open a new grocery store Sept. 6 in Kennewick.

Natural Grocers...

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Potato growers can’t keep up with ‘red hot’ global demand

June 14, 2023
Kristina Lord

Washington potato farmers can’t keep pace with worldwide cravings for french fries, hash browns, tots, potato chips and other processed potato products. And not being able to supply the spuds has meant other countries have gobbled up the market share.

“We’re seeing a lot more European french fries and...

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Kennewick home care agency moves into bigger building

June 13, 2023
Kristina Lord

Growth and a desire to offer more in-person training prompted a longtime downtown Kennewick business to move into a bigger office.

“People were feeling isolated and missing not having a connection with their fellow caregivers,” said Christine Rose-VanWormer, the owner/director of Visiting Angels, a personal home care services provider...

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Business partnerships fuel annual bike ride

April 28, 2023
Kristina Lord

Registration is underway for the annual Inland Empire Century Bike Ride, a fundraiser for the Tri-Cities Industry Kiwanis and Walla Walla Kiwanis clubs. 

The ride is Saturday, May 13, starting in Columbia Park in Kennewick. It is a key fundraiser for area Kiwanis-supported youth programs. 

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Longtime DJ, audio services business spins into new hands

April 12, 2023
Kristina Lord
The new owner of Sight and Sound Services already has mapped out his succession plan, even though he only bought the business a few months ago.Marty Mielke purchased the longtime DJ and entertainment services business based in Kennewick from Bob Kreider at the beginning of the year.Kreider, 71, launched Sight...
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Celebrity headstone maker plans Pasco expansion

April 12, 2023
Kristina Lord
A headstone maker who designs memorials for famous clients is planning to construct a new building for his business in Pasco.Tim Morris, owner of Headstones by Cemetery Tim, recently bought 2.65 acres just west of City View Cemetery in Pasco. He paid $700,000 for the four parcels, according to property...
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The robots will serve you now

March 10, 2023
Kristina Lord
We thought we’d enlist the help of ChatGPT to help us summarize this story about the trends in hospitality technology. After all, artificially intelligent robots soon could be checking us into hotel rooms and providing housekeeping services.For the non-tech savvy, ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot that can answer questions...
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