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Tri-City Housing beats the Nation’s Trend

Once again the Tri-Cities has resisted the downward trend of property values across the nation, and finds itself in contrast with rising property valuations. Franklin County has been the fastest growing county in the state for the last two years … Continue reading

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Got a wee bit of the Scotsman in ya?

Aye! Are ye looking for yer ancestors that came from the Highlands? Balmoral? Or perhaps the Isles? The 10th annual Scottish Fest in Prosser could be the place for ye! Over these past 10 years, the Prosser event has become … Continue reading

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Tri City students release salmon

4000+ students from Tri-City elementary and middle schools gathered in Columbia Park to wish a fond farewell to the salmon fingerlings they have watched grow in their classrooms for the past 3 months. The 10th Annual Salmon Summit was held … Continue reading

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Real Ag 2010 Show draws crowds

Hundreds of farmers and agribusiness professionals were drawn to the TRAC in Pasco for the Real Ag 2010 Show running today and tomorrow. With information and vendor booths, and tons of heavy equipment, the TRAC was booming with networking, window … Continue reading

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Tri City News Tidbits

The Chamber of Commerce of West Richland is accepting nominations for its Outstanding Citizen of the Year award, which will be held January 22nd. Nominees should be be a Chamber member or work or live in the West Richland area. Call … Continue reading

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Children’s Hospital Guild host Annual Christmas Home Tour

Again this year, the Tri-Cities Children’s Hospital Guild is presenting there wonderful Christmas Home Tour on Decemeber 5, 2009. You can visit 7 beautifully decorated holiday homes, with all proceeds benefiting children from Benton and Franklin counties through the Children’s … Continue reading

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Canon del Sol Winery to celebrate 10th anniversary

Benton City: A local winery is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations August 28-29. Canon del Sol Winery, owned by winemaker Victor Cruz, will have a dinner Friday evening, which is sold out, and a party Saturday … Continue reading

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Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Source: Benton REA – Ruralite August 2009  10 ways you can be part of the solution Here are 10 no-cost or low-cost strategies to help you to reduce your carbon footprint, conserve electricity and save money: Wash watch. Approximately 90 … Continue reading

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Tri-Cities job growth continues

Federal stimulus money and a warm spring helped the Tri-Cities show some job growth at a time when other Washington communities are losing jobs. Since May 2008, the Tri-Cities has gained 500 jobs in professional and business services, education and … Continue reading

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