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NASDA Members Elect Washington State Agriculture Director Derek Sandison as 2026–2027 President
PORTLAND, Maine – During the 2026 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, members elected their 2027 officers. Washington State Department of Agriculture Director Derek Sandison will be NASDA’s 2026–2027 President. “I’m honored to be elected president of the NASDA Board of Directors and to...
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Women overcome setbacks to lay foundation of new shop
It’s been a story of setbacks and survival for two women trying to launch their business, but with luck and a lot of resilience, they’ve opened a shop in West Richland. The Brick Box isn’t a Lego store, and it isn’t just one thing. Modeled after...
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Washington’s official state vegetable grows in a valley with more than 120 wineries, four-plus hours from Seattle
Walla Walla grows Washington's official state vegetable and holds one of the state's most serious wine scenes — over 120 wineries, a walkable downtown tasting district, and a real drive to get there. The post Washington’s official state vegetable grows in a valley with more than 120 wineries, four-plus hours from Seattle appeared first on Washington is for Adventure .
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Pasco Goodwill Retail Store, Mission Services & Employment Connection Center
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Inc. is developing a new 35,000-square-foot facility at 7511 Wrigley Drive in Pasco, next to Walmart and Mid-Columbia Libraries West Pasco branch. The facility will bring Goodwill’s retail operations, mission services and Employment Connection Center together in one location. The facility features a modern,...
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Development company acquires 1,000 acres in West Richland
About 1,000 acres of 7,600 acres of agricultural land northeast of Ruppert Road that make up the Lewis and Clark Ranch area in West Richland were sold – twice and for more than triple the price. And city officials said the sale was to a development company whose work...
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She ran the winery. Now she’s running the vineyard, too
When the Frichettes first bought the Red Mountain land for their vineyard and winery and lived in a mobile home on the property, Shae Frichette kept several raised beds of flowers and vegetables. Thirteen years later, Frichette Winery now has 12 such beds, filled with everything from basil and lemon...
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Century Pipe LLC Manufacturing Facility
Century Pipe LLC has completed construction of a new 53,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at 1181 Railex Road in Burbank. The facility includes 50,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 3,000 square feet of office space. The building is a pre-engineered metal structure with a metal roof and solar panels. It features...
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Port steps up to keep SBDC doors open amid budget cuts
An effort to shore up additional funding for a federal agency that helps roughly 100 Tri-Citians each year launch and grow businesses has secured local funding to help it continue operating. Port of Pasco commissioners recently approved doubling the port’s $5,000 annual contribution to the region’s U.S. Small Business Development...
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Iconic grain elevator headed to auction
A Tri-Cities landmark that has guided travelers, served as an inspiration to artists, and, more recently, played a role in the region’s communications network is up for grabs. The dormant grain elevator, one of the tallest buildings in Kennewick, goes to auction online Oct. 22. It is located alongside...
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Real Estate & Construction Briefs – September 2026
National meat processor Tyson Foods is downsizing its operations and its plant outside the Tri-Cities is on the block. The company announced Aug. 13 that it is pursuing the sale of its 273,438-square-foot facility at Wallula just southeast of the Tri-Cities in Walla Walla County. It was not clear if it plans to shut down the facility at 13983 Dodd Road prior to any sale.
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Banking and Wealth Management Briefs — September 2026
Gesa commits upward of $75K to Spokane wildfire support. Gesa Credit Union has donated $25,000 and is committing an additional $50,000 to support those affected by the August wildfires that devastated Spokane’s Westside and Northside areas. The initial donations went to four local fire agencies as well as other...
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Wings Over Walla Walla to offer warbird flights and free displays for visitors
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Wings Over Walla Walla, scheduled to take place from September 10-13, is set to provide attendees with aircraft rides, family activities and free public displays, according to organizers. The event will be held at Gorge Aviation, located at 199 Fairchild Avenue. Visitors will have the...