Legal | Architecture & Engineering
Northwest firms explore 3D, virtual reality, drones
Advanced technology helps architects better communicate with clients By Natasha Nellis The flood of technology over the past 10 years has changed the day-to-day operations of Inland Northwest architecture firms, and up-and-coming technology advances have the potential to change the industry even more, experts say. A growing industry of design and building information modeling software,…
$20 million clinic shows what’s possible at Vista Field
Architect to respect Italian stylings on exterior of Yakima Valley Farm Workers’ newest clinic The Tri-Cities’ newest health clinic will respect design standards of the Port of Kennewick’s neighborhood on the outside. On the inside, the newest Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic will offer state-of-the-art medical services to its patients. The nonprofit broke ground this month…
Meet the architectural gems of the Tri-Cities
Michael Marley recalls when Tri-City school officials cautioned architects to avoid anything fanciful in their designs for new buildings. Districts need voter approval to raise taxes to build and remodel schools. They feared “fancy” would come across as “wasteful.” Decision-makers relied on plain buildings to convey stability and frugality, said Marley, principal with CKJT Architects, a Kennewick firm focused on public sector projects. It’s an ethos that informed much of the region’s…
Milton-Freewater school receives design award
A Milton-Freewater elementary school recently earned an outstanding project award from Learning by Design magazine. Architects West, with offices in Coeur d’Alene and Spokane, designed the first all-new school facility constructed in the Oregon city since 1923. Architects West worked with design consultant Opsis Architecture of Portland on the project. The $20 million Gib Olinger…
Legal Aid Society recognizes pro bono stars of 2019
The Benton Franklin Bar’s Legal Aid Society recently honored the attorneys who provided nearly 1,200 hours of volunteer time to help thousands of low-income Mid-Columbians with legal issues. U.S. District Court Judge Salvador Mendoza Jr. spoke about the need for professional representation in both state and federal court during the society’s annual Attorney Appreciation luncheon.…
Q&A with Shawn P. Sant
Franklin County prosecutor2020 president of Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Number of employees you oversee: 26 Brief background of what the Prosecuting Attorney’s office does: The prosecutor’s office handles all legal matters for Franklin County. This includes criminal prosecution for all felony crimes occurring within Franklin County, as well as misdemeanor crimes occurring outside of…
Professional, technical services disproportionately large here
By Patrick Jones One of the startling aspects of the greater Tri-City economy is the juxtaposition of a large agricultural sector with one formerly called the white-collar sector. In the terminology of labor economists, the latter consists of professional and technical services. It, too, looms large in the two counties. Today, we might call the…
Legal Aid group honors area attorneys’ contributions
Each year about 4,000 people reach out to the Benton-Franklin Legal Aid Society for legal assistance. And each year Tri-City area attorneys donate their time to help those they can. The nonprofit society recently held its annual awards luncheon to recognize attorneys who significantly contributed to the organization’s efforts to find pro bono legal representation…
Assessor anticipates decrease in property tax bills
Despite a higher state school tax levy in 2018, families in Eastern Washington may see some relief on their property tax bill this year. That’s because the state collected more than it anticipated, and to alleviate the tax burden for 2019, the state rate of $2.70 per $1,000 of assessed property value will drop to…
Kennewick attorney fields frequently asked questions about DUIs
By Alex Johnson As a DUI defense attorney here in the Tri-Cities, I often get questions about this area of law. Here are short answers to frequently asked questions about driving under the influence. What is the “legal limit” for a DUI? When I’m asked this question, it is usually pertaining to alcohol-based DUIs. The…
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