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Pasco works to identify historic African American sites
The city of Pasco is working quickly to identify historic African American buildings and locations of significance in the community before they’re lost to city growth. “It just seemed like it was prime time, if you will, to capitalize on this opportunity and preserve the history of this community,” said Tanya Bowers, project manager for…
New loan program aims to help businesses owned by women, minorities
Have an idea for a new business start-up or dreaming of expansion, but having trouble securing the funding to move forward? The Benton-Franklin Council of Governments may be able to help. Last year, the intergovernmental organization launched a new loan program intended to help women- and minority-owned businesses with micro-loans up to $25,000. “More than…
Q&A with Lisa O. Armstrong
Brief background of your business: Founded in 1898, Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction and project management companies. Bechtel is designing and building the world’s largest radioactive waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy at the Hanford Site in southeastern Washington state. The Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant, also…
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce poised for ‘that next big step’
The Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce continues to seek new members as the organization expands its presence throughout the Tri-Cities and becomes involved with more regional and state-level committees that work to serve the needs of the Latino business community. “We’re the largest we’ve been and the strongest we’ve been financially, and I think we’re…
WSU records third best fundraising year with $145M
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 universities by 2030,” said…
Area artists open up studios during free, self-guided tour
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 tour began…
How will state’s new campaign finance laws affect nonprofits?
By Arielle Dreher State Democratic Sen. Andy Billig of Spokane finally got his way against “dark money” in the 2018 legislative session. After several years of introducing legislation to strengthen Washington state’s campaign finance laws, lawmakers in Olympia passed the Disclose Act earlier this year with the help of a Democratic-controlled Senate. The legislation targets…
Family launches T-shirt, custom printing company in Kennewick
By Arielle Dreher A gold hand-drawn ladybug hangs in Trishia Shelly-Stephens’ freshly painted new office. It is an ode to her friend D’Ana, whose nickname was “Ladybug,” who died from metastatic breast cancer last June. Shelly-Stephens gets emotional as she explains how she and D’Ana used to talk about starting a T-shirt company. “She was…
Hanford employees know as they help charities, they help community
Hanford employees work in a variety of fields, from engineering to management, electrical and pipefitting. But despite their diverse career choices, thousands have one trait in common: philanthropy. “We do about one to two employee-volunteer events a month,” said Reneé Brooks, communications specialist for Mission Support Alliance, the prime contractor for the Hanford site. “There’s…
Business sale strategy: gifts of appreciated stock to charity followed by sale
By Beau Ruff If you are a business owner who is looking toward succession planning and the option of selling your interest in a business, has inclinations toward charitable giving and wants to save money on taxes — this strategy may be right for you. It starts with a desire on the part of the…
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Campers watch their rockets soar June 29 at Washington State University Tri-Cities’ middle school science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, camp in Richland. WSU offered seven camps, with many selling out, including Fantastic Flight, a camp to explore flying machines that included creating catapults, slingshots and rockets. (Courtesy WSU Tri-Cities)
A Pasco Fire Department uniform serves as a photo backdrop for youngsters at the June 30 Pasco Farmers Market. Department officials were on hand to discuss home fire escape plans, smoke alarms and hands-only CPR, a form of CPR that doesn’t require rescue breathing on adults. (Courtesy Pasco Fire Department)
Area agriculture producers, processors and industry officials set a new event record by raising more than $91,000 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland Northwest on June 13 at the fifth annual Ag World Golf Classic at Canyon Lakes Golf Course in Kennewick. Ag World Support Systems was joined by co-hosts Simplot, Lamb Weston, McCain Foods and Potato Growers of Washington to make the 18-hole scramble a success. (Courtesy Ag World Golf Classic)
Jason Lee of Richland, a Navy veteran and union recruiting specialist with UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 598, was busy chasing ducks and geese on a dream hunt in Saskatchewan while filming an upcoming episode of Brotherhood Outdoors TV. He was selected to appear on the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s television series to highlight his work ethic and commitment to the service of his country and community. The episode aired on the Sportsman Channel. (Courtesy Union Sportsmen’s Alliance)
