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Richland conference focuses on sustainable ag futures

Posted on February 13, 2009 by

What some see as challenges in today’s society are opportunities in Karl Kuper’s eyes.  The Harrington man six years ago co-founded Shepherd’s Grain, an alliance of wheat farmers using sustainable practices to make flour that’s sold within the Pacific Northwest. … Continue reading →

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WSU wine program director ready to roll

Posted on February 12, 2009 by

Thomas Henick-Kling’s self-described impatient nature may be a good fit with the Washington wine industry. “I like the industry out here a lot,” he said, citing its rapid growth and dynamic nature. “There’s a lot of potential, new areas to … Continue reading →

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Anelare opens new tasting room in Kennewick’s Southridge development

Posted on January 23, 2009 by

By Mary Hopkin, Journal of Business Since its first vintage was released, the only place wine enthusiast could taste the big red wines made by well known winemaker Victor Cruz for Anelare was at Canon De Sol, in Benton City. … Continue reading →

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Food drive bountiful success

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

The annual KNDU Family Food Drive raised 34,960 pounds of food and $58,000 for Second Harvest Tri-Cities in December. That includes donations from Bechtel National Inc., and URS Washington Division of 28,000 pounds of food and $49,000. The money will … Continue reading →

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Limits raised for max on insured mortgages

Posted on January 7, 2009 by

New permanent limits on the maximum mortgage amount insured by the Federal Housing Administration will take effect Thursday. In the Tri-Cities and many other markets in Washington, the limit on a one-family home will increase 35.4 percent from $200,160 to … Continue reading →

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Tri-City jobs up slightly over year

Posted on December 18, 2008 by

The Tri-Cities gained about 3,100 non-farm jobs over the past year, but the national economic slowdown is beginning to take a toll as 800 non-farm jobs were lost last month, the State Employment Security Department reported Tuesday. Annual data shows … Continue reading →

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Your Property Tax Bill Might Be Too High

Posted on December 16, 2008 by

Did you know that the National Taxpayers Union estimates that as many as 60% of homes are assessed for too high of a value, resulting in an incorrectly larger property tax bill?  Chances are good you might be in that … Continue reading →

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Keep your home safe for little ones this holiday

Posted on December 16, 2008 by

The time is nearing and now with the snowy weather here in the Tri-Cities, more and more little people will be staying indoors and readying themselves for Christmas. Is there a new baby in your family? If the little one … Continue reading →

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Canyon Lakes Neighborhood Coats for Kids Drive

Posted on December 9, 2008 by

Two Canyon Lake neighbors are joining the KNDU-TV Coats for Kids Drive by making it easier for the rest of us to donate new or slightly used coats.  Your donation will help children in the Tri-Cities who are in need of … Continue reading →

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