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Kids Dig Rigs This Weekend!

From kids age 2, to the kid of in the 85 year old, all will want to visit Columbia Park this Saturday for “Kids Dig Rigs”.    Monster trucks, fire trucks, tanks, tractors, and classic cars will be on display from 11 a.m. … Continue reading

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Working together is theme for “State of the Tri Cities”

Creating an environment of cooperation among the 4 cities that encompass the Tri-Cities is the theme that local officials want to encourage, as they addressed the group that attended the 8th annual State of the Cities meeting on Wednesday, at the … Continue reading

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Richland firm gets contract for Port of Pasco building

Fowler Construction of Richland was awarded the $5 million contract to build the 1st building at the Port of Pasco’s riverfront business park, Osprey Pointe. The busines park will include a 5-acre gathering area for the public with lighted walking paths … Continue reading

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Food processing center coming to Pasco

A new potato processing facility is coming to Pasco, thanks to Easterday Farms. The Port of Pasco announced it had sold 12.5 acres to the Easterday family in August to build the facility on. It is estimated that around 40 … Continue reading

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Agendas for cities, counties, schools and ports

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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PORT OF PASCO: First phase of business park begins

The Port of Pasco launched Thursday the first phase of its Riverfront Business Park with plans for a port-owned $5 million building. It’s the first time the port is developing a nonwarehouse type building with the hopes of attracting new … Continue reading

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Murray praises Tri-City dollars

Senator says stimulus funds secured easier with region’s reputation for wise spending. Over the years, the Tri-Cities has built a reputation in Washington for spending government dollars wisely. And that, Sen. Patty Murray said Monday, helped her secure money from … Continue reading

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Skilled labor force key to growth

Economic development expert encourages branding of community’s strengths A skilled labor force is the Tri-Cities’ ticket to the future, an economic development expert said. It potentially can lure new businesses to the area, help develop a cluster of technological industries, … Continue reading

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Mid-Columbia road projects receive $5.3M stimulus boost

About $5.3 million in federal stimulus money will pay for 11 transportation projects in Benton and Franklin counties. Nearly $3 million will be going to Benton County and Richland. Richland should receive about $1.6 million to overhaul First Street in … Continue reading

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