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8 Washington casinos will stay open, preserving 850 jobs, Maverick Gaming owner says
About 850 casino workers across Washington are expected to keep their jobs as Maverick Gaming owner Eric Persson moves to buy back eight casinos identified in closure notices. Persson told KIRO Newsradio the casinos will remain open during the ownership transition. He expects the purchase to close in about three weeks and said workers will be rehired by the new company.
nbcrightnow.com
Pasco City Council to weigh future of farmers market and specialty kitchen
PASCO, Wash. — The City of Pasco is weighing four proposals from local organizations to take over management of the Pasco Farmers Market and the Pasco Specialty Kitchen, two community programs that have historically cost more to run than they bring in, according to the city council agenda report for the council’s October 5th meeting.
elkhornmediagroup.com
Common Roots Housing Trust breaks ground on affordable Walla Walla homes
WALLA WALLA — Common Roots Housing Trust broke ground Friday on the Fern Avenue Cottage Homes, marking the organization’s first construction project designed to provide permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for local families in the Walla Walla Valley. Located at 1502 Fern Ave., the development consists of seven single-family...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network
McCurley Chevrolet In Pasco Now Offers AgPack Savings For Farm Truck Purchases
McCurley Chevrolet in Pasco just became a Certified Agriculture Dealership, opening up AgPack savings for farmers across the Northwest. The program helps ranchers and farmers actually see returns on their work trucks.
tricitiesbusinessnews.com
Local growers, wineries assess impact of Benton City fire
This story is reprinted courtesy Northwest Wine Report. Over the weekend, a fire ripped through an area of Benton City burning approximately 1,151 acres including several structures. The proximity of the fire, called the Second Street Fire, to the Red Mountain, Goose Gap and Candy Mountain appellations raised concerns about potential fire and smoke impacts in these areas.
bondoro.com
Filing Alert: InEnTec Chapter 11
InEnTec Inc., a Richland, WA-based developer of plasma gasification systems that convert waste into syngas for hydrogen and other fuels, filed for Chapter 11 protection on Sep. 28 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington. The company reports $2.5 million in assets and $40.7 million in...
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Pasco tax break plan aims to bring more manufacturing jobs
PASCO, Wash. — Pasco is moving closer to offering a temporary property tax break to attract more manufacturing and industrial investment. The city is still working out the final details of the program, including how businesses would apply and how the Franklin County Assessor’s Office would handle the exemptions. Pasco City Councilmember Leo Perales said qualifying businesses could be able to use it before the end of this year.
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Walla Walla affordable housing project breaks ground Oct. 2
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — A Walla Walla housing group plans to start work on seven affordable homes on Fern Avenue as it pushes to open more paths to homeownership for local families. According to a press release, Common Roots Housing Trust will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 2:00 p.m....
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Richland astronaut Kayla Barron to command second space mission
RICHLAND, Wash. - Richland's Kayla Barron is heading back to space, and this time she will lead the mission. NASA announced Barron will command the SpaceX Crew-14 mission in 2027 and join Expedition 75 and 76 aboard the International Space Station. The agency said Crew-14 is the 14th crew rotation...
franchising.com
Swig Announces 11-Unit Signed Agreement in Washington
Original Dirty Soda® Brand Reaches Franchise Milestone. September 29, 2026 // Franchising.com // KENNEWICK, Wash – Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Summit Management Group to bring the brand to the Pacific Northwest. The 11-unit deal marks Swig’s entry into Washington and extends the brand’s signed franchise agreements across the United States from coast to coast. Swig plans to open its first Washington location by the end of 2026 as the brand continues its nationwide franchise expansion.
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Agere Automotive acquires BMW and Audi dealerships in Washington
Agere Automotive acquired BMW of Tri-Cities and Audi Tri-Cities in Richland, Washington, from T&C Tri-Cities Inc. in September 2026, adding two luxury-brand dealerships to its portfolio. Both stores will retain their existing names and locations. The transactions represent Agere Automotive’s first dealership acquisitions, with the new group planning to focus on luxury automotive brands. Rich Kumar of MD Johnson Inc. advised T&C Tri-Cities on the transactions.