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“Wingstop” franchise to land in Tri-Cities

Posted on March 3, 2009 by

When Dave Tuthill tasted Wingstop chicken wings in Las Vegas last year, he saw a recipe for a business opportunity. A new Wingstop restaurant in the Tri-Cities would add more flavor to the local dining scene, the Kennewick High grad … Continue reading →

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Are you buying? These questions will help

Posted on February 27, 2009 by

It’s official, according to many Tri-City economic experts, mortgage rates are the lowest they’ve been in nearly 50 years. Mortgage rates averaged around 6.3 percent last year, and in our area, mortgage brokers are now reporting rates in the 4 … Continue reading →

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Distinctive Properties, Inc and the Tri-Cities

Posted on February 19, 2009 by

Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, Benton City, Finely, West Richland and Burbank are all cities in our MLS service area. These cities are located in three counties: Benton County, Franklin county and Walla Walla County. We can offer you listings for properties … 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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3rd quarter retail trade spikes in Benton County, drops in Franklin County

Posted on February 16, 2009 by

Higher car sales drove higher retail trade numbers during the third quarter of 2008 in Benton County, where retail trade was up 7.9 percent quarter-over-quarter when compared with 2007. But a car dealership that moved from Pasco to Kennewick during … Continue reading →

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Tri-Citians in Olympia to promote green jobs

Posted on February 6, 2009 by

Tri-City Herald Staff writer, Michelle Dupler There’s been a lot of talk in the Capital about green jobs since the Legislature went into session nearly a month ago. On Thursday, Tri-City business, science and technology leaders showed up to tell … 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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