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Tri-City tourism staying strong

Posted on September 8, 2009 by

Wine, golf and outdoor attractions are helping attract visitors to the sunny Tri-Cities despite a nationwide crimp on travel budgets. Instead of flying off to exotic locations, most people are exploring areas close to where they live, or a destination … Continue reading →

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Easy steps to save energy at home

Posted on September 3, 2009 by

Like a car, your home needs to be running efficiently to save you  money. Is your home running as efficiently as it can? Does it need a tune-up? Take a moment and review some easy steps you can make to … 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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Tri-Cities school enrollment continues growth

Posted on September 2, 2009 by

Pasco schools continue to outpace the rest of the Tri-Cities in student enrollment growth, but the Richland and Kennewick districts also are seeing some increases. Pasco had about 14,000 students Tuesday, the first full day of classes. That’s an increase … 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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Port wants ideas for Kennewick riverfront

Posted on August 27, 2009 by

Tri-Citians can help shape the future of Columbia Drive by taking an online survey and sharing their thoughts. The input will help consultants hired by the Port of Kennewick develop a plan for 28 acres of riverfront south of Clover … Continue reading →

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Regional hotel-motel commission approves 2010 budget

Posted on August 27, 2009 by

The Tri-City Regional Hotel-Motel Commission approved the 2010 budget and business and marketing plan for the Tri-Cities Regional Tourism Promotion Area on Wednesday at its monthly meeting. The budget for next year will remain at $810,000. That’s the same amount … Continue reading →

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Tri-Cities tops state in job growth

Posted on August 19, 2009 by

The national economic slowdown is seemingly catching up with the Tri-Cities if the latest job numbers are any indication. But despite losing 800 nonfarm jobs in July, the Tri-Cities is the only major community in the state to see job … Continue reading →

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PGA-Pacific returns to Richland

Posted on August 18, 2009 by

The PGA-Pacific Northwest Sections NW Open will return to the Tri-Cities for the second year in a row, September 18-23, 2009. The tournament will be held at Meadow Springs Country Club and welcome 360 professional and amateur golfers over the … Continue reading →

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