A new building in north Richland will bring the region’s atomic history under one roof and, officials hope, welcome tourists drawn by the community’s accomplishments in science, technology, engineering and math.The Port of Benton secured a permit to build a $2 million home for the Hanford History Project, currently housed...
A pair of homebuilders is drawing attention to east Pasco not as a center for warehouses and food processors, but as a hot spot for new homes with above-average price tags.The two builders – Ramgar Homes and Empire Bros Construction – are building homes with prices approaching $400,000 near East...
Basin Department Store, Kennewick’s source of work and safety equipment for nearly seven decades, is for sale.Stuart Logg has worked for the family business started by his father, Don, for 60 of its 69 years and says he’s ready to enjoy a relaxed retirement.The asking price of $1.95 million includes...
The U.S. Small Business Administration is refocusing its work after an all-hands-on-deck campaign delivered billions in pandemic relief to American businesses, including $11 billion in Washington state.It is a “staggering” figure, said Mike Fong, the newly appointed director for Region X, covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska.In Washington, SBA awarded...
A school catering to children with social and emotional issues will open in Pasco this summer thanks in part to the efforts of its real estate brokers.Candy Mountain Academy, which will serve children who can’t be treated in their home school district, is set to open Aug. 15 with 12...
HD Fowler Co. is betting on Tri-City growth.The Bellevue-based company is expanding its Pasco location with a 17,000-square-foot office and shop to serve its growing business. HD Fowler provides pipes and other water system parts to area contractors and builders and has seen business soar since it first opened here...
A makeover is coming for an aging building that once served as offices for Grigg’s Department Store in downtown Pasco.The brick building at 824 W. Lewis St. is currently known chiefly as an outlet for Cricket Wireless.Building owners Brad Page and Charles Sumner announced plans in June for a mixed-use...
Old Trapper Smoked Products Inc., a key player in the $4 billon meat snack industry, plans to build a large food processing plant in Richland.The company, based in the Portland suburb of Forest Grove, intends to build a 50,000-square-foot facility employing 100 to start at Horn Rapids Industrial Park. The...
The Richland and Pasco school districts each are preparing to make the case for a third high school.It will be the first new full-service high school for the Richland district since Hanford High opened in 1972 and for the Pasco district since Chiawana High School opened in 2009.Both plan to...
The Tri-City tourism market returned to prepandemic levels and is poised to beat 2019 levels this year, courtesy athletic events and leisure travelers.Visitor spending exceeded $489.3 million in 2021, a figure based on federal and state data as well as tax receipts and lodging industry surveys. It is 41.8% more...
