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Rep. Hastings to visit Agrium in Kennewick

Posted on September 8, 2009 by

Rep. Doc Hastings toured a Kennewick fertilizer plant Thursday to learn more about what he called an “energy tax” that U.S. industrial manufacturers would have to pay if they are unable to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under provisions of a … Continue reading →

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Unemployment rate in Tri-Cities ranks 30th lowest in nation

Posted on September 2, 2009 by

The Kennewick-Pasco-Richland area is ranked 30th lowest in the nation in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest list of unemployment rates for metropolitan areas. With a 6.1 percent unemployment rate, the Tri-Cities shared the spot with Cheyenne, Wyoming; Honolulu; Idaho … 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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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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Conventions keep coming to the Tri-Cities

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

Planning fastpitch tournaments for April in Western Washington can be risky business because of wet weather. So Steve Jensen, state director for National Softball Association’s girls fastpitch, decided to bring some of his games to the Tri-Cities. “I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Staycations offer a new way to explore and experience the Tri-Cities

Posted on July 23, 2009 by

“Staycation” was the buzz word last summer when gas prices rose to over $4 a gallon and people decided to find fun closer to home. But the word is making a comeback this year, especially in a time when more … Continue reading →

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Landscaping creates comfort and beauty, even on a budget

Posted on July 22, 2009 by

As people postpone vacations and look to save money in this uncertain economy, some residents are investing in their homes and expanding their living space into their yards. They are creating special lighting and small ponds, or even tearing out … Continue reading →

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Tri-Cities continues to see healthy job market

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

The Tri-Cities can thank federal stimulus money and highway construction work for helping the community weather the recession better than many other Washington communities, a state economist says. Federal stimulus money for Hanford cleanup and ongoing road work helped the … Continue reading →

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Selling your house….Someday? Improvements to make and enjoy now

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

Many times homeowners will live uncomfortably with the quirks of their house, then literally pull out the kitchen sink and remodel/repair everything only when they are ready to sell.  This pattern of “decorate and depart” remains constant – at least … Continue reading →

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