Category Archives: Real Estate News

Information on the Real Estate market in the greater tri-city area.

Mid-Columbia cities, agencies race for state funds

Posted on September 1, 2009 by

On August 31, there was a cyber race to push the “submit” button on the Washington Department of Revenue’s website. Whoever is first in line will have first dibs on a $2.5 million pot of money offered expressly for local … Continue reading →

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Agendas: Meeting schedules for your city, county, school district….

Posted on September 1, 2009 by

Source: Herald staff: Tuesday Sept. 1: Kennewick Irrigation District, 9 a.m., 12 W. Kennewick Avenue., Kennewick: discuss formation of the Red Mountain South Local Improvement District and receive an update in executive session about the process to interview applicants for … Continue reading →

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Port wants ideas for Kennewick riverfront

Posted on August 27, 2009 by

Tri-Citians can help shape the future of Columbia Drive by taking an online survey and sharing their thoughts. The input will help consultants hired by the Port of Kennewick develop a plan for 28 acres of riverfront south of Clover … Continue reading →

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Regional hotel-motel commission approves 2010 budget

Posted on August 27, 2009 by

The Tri-City Regional Hotel-Motel Commission approved the 2010 budget and business and marketing plan for the Tri-Cities Regional Tourism Promotion Area on Wednesday at its monthly meeting. The budget for next year will remain at $810,000. That’s the same amount … Continue reading →

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Richland moves toward development funding

Posted on August 26, 2009 by

The city of Richland on Tuesday (August 25) took another step toward applying for a state program that would help pay for new development north of the Richland Airport. The program would generate revenue to pay for $8.5 million in … Continue reading →

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New loan program aims to keep millions from losing homes

Posted on August 25, 2009 by

The Tri-City economy has mostly held its own during the national recession, but unexpected medical bills, job loss, divorce and other hardships mean some homeowners are struggling to make mortgage payments. Loan modifications, which usually involve rearranging the terms or … Continue reading →

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Tri-Cities tops state in job growth

Posted on August 19, 2009 by

The national economic slowdown is seemingly catching up with the Tri-Cities if the latest job numbers are any indication. But despite losing 800 nonfarm jobs in July, the Tri-Cities is the only major community in the state to see job … Continue reading →

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PGA-Pacific returns to Richland

Posted on August 18, 2009 by

The PGA-Pacific Northwest Sections NW Open will return to the Tri-Cities for the second year in a row, September 18-23, 2009. The tournament will be held at Meadow Springs Country Club and welcome 360 professional and amateur golfers over the … Continue reading →

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Canon del Sol Winery to celebrate 10th anniversary

Posted on August 14, 2009 by

Benton City: A local winery is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations August 28-29. Canon del Sol Winery, owned by winemaker Victor Cruz, will have a dinner Friday evening, which is sold out, and a party Saturday … Continue reading →

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