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Grant to CBC to benefit Pasco downtown revitalization

A new grant from HUD’s Hispanic Serving Institutions Assisting Communities program will be used by Pasco’s Columbia Basin College to work with groups in the community towards downtown Pasco revitalization. The $600,000 grant will be used towards improving the appearance … Continue reading

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Agendas for cities, counties, schools and ports

Today 9/09 Benton County Solid Waste Advisory Committee, 6 p.m., Washington State University Extension office, Benton County Annex, 5600 W Canal Dr.: discuss budget for the operation of the Moderate Risk Waste Facility, grant funding for 2010-2011, status of the … Continue reading

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Mid-Columbia cities, agencies race for state funds

On August 31, there was a cyber race to push the “submit” button on the Washington Department of Revenue’s website. Whoever is first in line will have first dibs on a $2.5 million pot of money offered expressly for local … Continue reading

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Deal boosts hope for convention center hotel in Kennewick

Source: Tri-City Herald Kennewick could have its long-desired convention center hotel with a real estate deal approved Tuesday by the city council. The council agreed on a real estate sales and purchase agreement with The Provost Group of Santa Rosa, … Continue reading

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Richland parks director explains needs needs to council

Of Richland’s more than 2,400 acres of parks, about 500 acres feature ballfields and active play areas – not nearly enough to support the city’s growth, Doug Stone, Richland’s parks and recreation director, told the council. “We have lots of … Continue reading

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Tri-Cities gets $1.3M for energy projects

Kennewick, Pasco and Richland will receive almost $1.3 million in grants for energy efficiency and conservation projects from the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “The jobs this funding creates in construction and energy development will be a much-needed boost … Continue reading

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$8000 Homebuyer Tax Credit

The HR1 “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” has increased the home buyer tax credit to $8000, drops the repayment features, reinstates last year’s 2008 loan limits for FHA, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans, and provides $2 billion … Continue reading

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Local port projects help grow business and create jobs in 2008

While the area housing market dipped and retail sales slowed in 2008, Mid-Columbia ports and economic development organizations took their tasks seriously, helping businesses grow and creating new jobs. The local ports use their tax dollars in different ways to accomplish … Continue reading

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The Basics of Understanding and Using Powers of Attorney

What is a Power of Attorney and how is it created? A power of attorney authorizes a person to act on behalf of another person. It is a ‘durable’ power of attorney if the grant of authority survives the disability … Continue reading

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