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Welcome to the Tri-Cities!

Posted on March 10, 2009 by

**Where over 300 sun-filled days offer visitors a year round outdoor paradise. Fun in the sun is a way of life in the Tri-Cities; where river activities abound on the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers. Recreational and sports enthusiasts will … Continue reading →

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Tri-Cities consolidation to be studied by William B. Ruckleshaus Center

Posted on February 17, 2009 by

The Three Rivers Community Roundtable has asked the Williams B. Ruckleshaus Center in Pullman to tackle the recurring and emotional issue of consolidating the area’s four cities into one entry. The Roundtable put together its own group, the Communication, Cooperation, … Continue reading →

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Local port projects help grow business and create jobs in 2008

Posted on February 16, 2009 by

While the area housing market dipped and retail sales slowed in 2008, Mid-Columbia ports and economic development organizations took their tasks seriously, helping businesses grow and creating new jobs. The local ports use their tax dollars in different ways to accomplish … Continue reading →

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Should the Tri-Cities consolidate?

Posted on February 2, 2009 by

By John Trumbo, Tri-City Herald Consolidation of government and other community services in the Tri-Cities could build a stronger community, lead to better regional facilities but not necessarily save costs for taxpayers, says a report being released recently. Advantages and … Continue reading →

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Commercial construction in the Tri-Cities up in 2008, boosted by large projects

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

By Mary Hopkin, Journal of Business Commercial construction throughout Benton and Franklin counties was up more than 22 percent in 2008. While commercial construction lagged in Kennewick and West Richland, large projects in Richland and Pasco resulted in impressive year-over-year … Continue reading →

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Local rural economic development revolving fund created

Posted on January 7, 2009 by

A rural economic development revolving fund has been established to loan money for local economic development projects in the Tri-Cities. Benton PUD has established the fund and the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments is accepting applications. The goal of the program … Continue reading →

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75 acres being prepped for retail development off Argent in Pasco

Posted on December 16, 2008 by

By Amelia Veneziano – Journal of Business The Port of Pasco is developing 75 acres for retail use at the intersection of Argent Road and 20th Avenue in Pasco. The Port of Pasco will spend $ 3 million to $4 … Continue reading →

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City of Richland: 2008 Community Survey Results

Posted on October 31, 2008 by

The City of Richland mailed survey invitations in early summer to 1945 residences elected at random from the city’s utility list; 223 completed the survey. Here are selected responses; complete results are available on the city’s website at www.ci.richland.wa.us. Safety: … Continue reading →

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Wine country touring tips

Posted on May 21, 2008 by

Columbia Valley Wine Country MagazineBy: Wine Press Northwest Wine Country Touring Tips Washington’s wine roots stretch back more than a century, but its explosion of growth has occurred in the past 25 years – fewer than 20 wineries existed in … Continue reading →

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