By Wine News ServiceWe’ve known this all along: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates dominates the Washington wine landscape. But a look at the top wineries in the state drives the point home.Of the top 10 wineries in the state for cases produced, Ste. Michelle owns the top six. On average, Ste....
By Jeff MorrowPreferred Freezer Services opened up a monster facility in July 2015 in the north part of Richland.The $115 million building dominates the landscape, standing 120 feet tall, with 455,000 square feet of space and 313,000 square feet dedicated to automated freezer space.And it’s about to get bigger with...
The 250-acre Pasco Processing Center will welcome a new tenant in spring 2017.Volm Companies Inc. broke ground in August on a 90,000-square-foot, $8.5 million facility in the 5700 block of Industrial Way inside the business park developed by the Port of Pasco.The company makes mesh bags and other packaging as...
A Richland coffee shop known for serving good coffee and supporting good causes will close its doors at the end of the month.Sharehouse Coffee ends its four-year run Oct. 30.The shop near the intersection of Keene Road and Queensgate Drive is an outreach ministry of Bethel Church. It’s known around...
When Al Cordova arrived at Tri-Cities Community Health five years ago, the clinic was cash strapped, patients were waiting nearly two months to see a doctor and staff turnover was high.When the CEO retires from the Pasco-based clinic this month, he will leave behind a healthier agency that’s better equipped...
Workers compensation workshop set for Oct. 18The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries is offering a free workshop for employers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 18 at its regional office at 4310 W. 24th Ave., Kennewick.Attendees will learn about how businesses can control workers’ compensation costs by sharing...
Book chronicles state hop historyWashington state supplied 75 percent of the U.S. hop harvest in 2015. The agricultural commodity’s cultivation can be traced to 1852 Oregon Trail pioneer Ezra Meeker, and Dennis M. Larsen’s book, “Hop King: Ezra Meeker’s Boom Years” covers this journey.“Hop King: Ezra Meeker’s Boom Years” is...
NEW BUSINESSESBlankSpace is now open at 5453 Ridgeline Drive, Kennewick. BlankSpace serves tea, juice, holds workshops and has a studio for events, photoshoots, etc. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Contact: blankspacetricities.com, FacebookBombing Range Brewing Company has opened at 2000...
