The effort is aimed at helping shoppers discover hidden gems around downtown. 

Retail experts say data from the country’s major ports shows that businesses are taking advantage of this summer’s pause in tariff increases on China by the Trump administration, which could contribute to another challenge. 

National pharmacy chain Rite Aid will close stores in Kennewick and Richland as it continues to move through its latest bankruptcy process, according to bankruptcy court documents. 

Michaels has wasted no time reaching out to Joann’s former customers. All traffic to Joann.com now redirects visitors to a dedicated landing page on Michaels’ website with a banner reading “Welcome JOANN Customers. We’ve got your go-to essentials & so much more!” 

An anchor tenant at Columbia Center mall is buying one of its nearby neighbors.

The pace is picking up at Vista Field, which had two groundbreakings in the last 30 days as an eye care clinic and bridal boutique plan to make the Port of Kennewick-owned land home.

As the weather warms up, Girl Scout cookie sales are coming soon to booths around the Tri-Cities, and this year will be the last season for one of the cookie flavors.

Officials with the Simon Property Group, which owns Columbia Center, announced the renovation project Thursday via social media, saying that it will give the mall a “fresh, modern look.”

Joann is going out of business following its acquisition at auction by a private financial services company, referred to as a liquidation firm in some reports. The winning bid still requires court approval, but the potential buyer is expected to gain ownership of all the craft chain’s assets.

Washington state will see 21 of Joann stores close as the company prepares for a sale after recently filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.