The Columbia Generating Station is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first fuel loading into the reactor this winter season. On Christmas morning 25 years ago, the company took its first steps into opening, loading the first bundle of nuclear fuel, during the 19 days following the initial load, 764 fuel assemblies were loaded. After [...]
Yet another opportunity for steady Tri Cities employment opportunities, as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has chosen Lockheed Martin, among 15 other companies, to compete for tasks to find methods to reduce energy costs. The DOE will give various indefinite-delivery-indefinite-quantity tasks to any one of the 16 companies, such as Lockheed Martin, who [...]
Fluor Hanford, the Department of Energy and the Benton Franklin SafeKids Coalition joined together to create a calendar with local elementary students artwork about safety. The calendars will be available to the community and can be found at the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau and TRIDEC and other local organizations. The Tri City Citizen [...]
First Night Tri Cities is at it again with an exciting night filled with dancing, singing, and performances from local groups. This year First Night is welcoming back Vocal Trash for the fourth year in a row. Don’t miss First Night Tri Cities which will be held on December 31, 2008 [...]
The Tri-Cities of Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco are a great place to live for a variety of people who are looking to save a little money. Recently the ACCRA Cost of Living Index named Tri-Cities Washington number 1 out of 350 communities as the least expensive place to live in the Pacific Northwest. The index [...]
The Tri Cities Washington area remains a great place to live, work, and play, as our employment numbers are looking great!
Over the last 12 months there has been an increase in employment in the Tri-Cities of 3.7% or 3,400 jobs. For the Tri Cities area, the rise in employment breaks down into farming and non-farming [...]
“Exciting!” “Rewarding!” “Entertaining!” are the words used to describe Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance. An enchanting Irish folklore of love, danger, and desire that will capture your attention from the moment you take your seat. For this reason Lord of the Dance has remained the number 1 dance for the past 11 years.
To learn [...]
The ENERGY STAR homes program is having a significant impact on the housing industry. Over the last decade, the new home industry has experienced an
impressive transformation to high-performance homes that combine the latest advances in energy efficiency, building science and indoor air quality. ENERGY STAR homes are now found all over the country, resulting in [...]
On December 20, 2008, four of the local youth organizations will join together for a great performance. Mid-Columbia Ballet, Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club, Tri-Cities Amateur Hockey Association, and An Daire Academy of Irish Dance will be performing together at the Toyota Center in Kennewick using the stage and ice to create an unforgettable performance. The [...]
Whether your goal is to explore a region’s wines, taste some new varietals or discover a new favorite, the public tasting offers a chance to sample some of the premier wines produced in the Pacific Northwest. Saturday, Nov 8 6:30p to 9:30p at Pasco Red Lion, Pasco, WA
Over 150 of the finest Artists and Crafters from across the U.S. filling the TRAC with unique hand crafted items! All artists represent their own work! Join this holiday shopping tradition! Contact: Phone Number: Website: www.custershows.com Friday, November 7th: 10:00am to 8:00pm Saturday, November 8th: 9:00am to 7:00pm Sunday, November 9th: 10:00am to 5:00pm [...]
Well, it’s about time! We have 5 children and have spent too much time commuting to North Richland for WSU and North Richland grade schools. We’ve decided to put our 3500 sq ft house on the market starting at $659,000. Many, many upgrades can be read here. Pictures of our home and river views can [...]
While population growth statewide cooled to about 1.5 percent in 2007, the Tri-Cities continued to boom at two to three times the state average. The state Office of Financial Management released numbers Wednesday showing population rankings for nearly 300 cities.
Despite growth of 5.3 percent for the 12 months ending April 1, 2008, Kennewick slipped from [...]
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