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Grant to CBC to benefit Pasco downtown revitalization

Posted on September 16, 2009 by

A new grant from HUD’s Hispanic Serving Institutions Assisting Communities program will be used by Pasco’s Columbia Basin College to work with groups in the community towards downtown Pasco revitalization. The $600,000 grant will be used towards improving the appearance … Continue reading →

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Agendas for cities, counties, schools and ports

Posted on September 9, 2009 by

Today 9/09 Benton County Solid Waste Advisory Committee, 6 p.m., Washington State University Extension office, Benton County Annex, 5600 W Canal Dr.: discuss budget for the operation of the Moderate Risk Waste Facility, grant funding for 2010-2011, status of the … Continue reading →

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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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Deal boosts hope for convention center hotel in Kennewick

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

Source: Tri-City Herald Kennewick could have its long-desired convention center hotel with a real estate deal approved Tuesday by the city council. The council agreed on a real estate sales and purchase agreement with The Provost Group of Santa Rosa, … Continue reading →

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Richland parks director explains needs needs to council

Posted on April 29, 2009 by

Of Richland’s more than 2,400 acres of parks, about 500 acres feature ballfields and active play areas – not nearly enough to support the city’s growth, Doug Stone, Richland’s parks and recreation director, told the council. “We have lots of … Continue reading →

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Tri-Cities gets $1.3M for energy projects

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

Kennewick, Pasco and Richland will receive almost $1.3 million in grants for energy efficiency and conservation projects from the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “The jobs this funding creates in construction and energy development will be a much-needed boost … Continue reading →

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$8000 Homebuyer Tax Credit

Posted on February 20, 2009 by

The HR1 “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” has increased the home buyer tax credit to $8000, drops the repayment features, reinstates last year’s 2008 loan limits for FHA, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans, and provides $2 billion … 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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The Basics of Understanding and Using Powers of Attorney

Posted on January 7, 2009 by

What is a Power of Attorney and how is it created? A power of attorney authorizes a person to act on behalf of another person. It is a ‘durable’ power of attorney if the grant of authority survives the disability … Continue reading →

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