Franklin County was the fastest-growing county in the state between 2018-19, with Benton County nipping close behind at No. 3.Kennewick ranked No. 5 in the state for population growth, adding 1,820 people; Pasco ranked No. 8, adding 1,700 people; Richland ranked No. 11, adding 1,530 people.The Tri-City area’s population grew...
The three Dickey’s Barbecue Pit restaurants in theTri-Cities closed on June 13.Local owner Dan Pelfrey said the closures are the result of a combination of factors, including higher employee wages and severe winter weather.“Winter didn’t help us out at all. It hurt us bad and put us backward in lot...
Community Health Plan of Washington has opened an office in Pasco.The not-for-profit managed care plan’s Pasco office will provide arearesidents with a place to seek help finding answers to pressing Medicare andMedicaid questions.Leanne Berge, CEO of Community Health Plan of Washington, speaks at the open house for the new Pasco...
Proposal would up minimum salary for exempt eligibilityHundreds of thousands of workers could earn overtime payunder a new proposal from the state Department of Labor and Industries. The proposed changes would significantly increase theminimum amount employees must earn before they can be exempt from receivingovertime pay and could impact more...
Developers planning luxury apartments with an ‘edge’Longtime Tri-City commercial developers are planning theirmost ambitious project to date: a luxury apartment complex on 8.25 acresadjacent to Vista Field, across from Lawrence Scott Park in Kennewick. Although the project is in its very early stages — theChavallo family currently is looking for...
Tri-City constructioncompanies must try harder than ever to recruit skilled workers.Amos Constructionrecently stationed an employee holding a “now hiring” sign on a busy street inKennewick.“I’ve run radio ads,placed ads on Craigslist in three cities, done the signage, done logos, I’veFacebook advertised, and I still can’t find enough employees,” said companyowner...
I-3 Global president faces nearly $2M in lawsuitsMultiple agencies, companies and former employees are trying to figure out “where all the money went,” and whether they’ll ever get paid by a Kennewick businessman who has filed for bankruptcy after three lawsuits were filed against him and his company i-3 Global....
Commissioners created process to find successor, search firm will be hiredThe Port of Benton’s longtime executive director hasretired, effective June 1.Scott KellerScott D. Keller started working at the port 30 years ago asthe airport director and assistant executive director before being promoted toexecutive director 17 years ago.“I’ve done everything I...
Sandpiper Farms creates Water from Wine nonprofit to fund clean water workBy Arielle DreherIn a way, the family behind the local nonprofit Water from Wine is bringing the first miracle of Jesus turning water into a wine into a modern-day context, leveraging the rich wine-growing potential in the vineyard at...
Practitioner to retire, return to first career as welderWhen Bob Tollison, aTri-City chiropractor, wants a workout, he doesn’t head to the gym. Instead, hispreferred fitness routine is a visit to the Plumbers and Steamfitters LocalUnion 598 in Pasco, where he dons his gear and perfects his welding skills.The skills needed...
