Wendy Culverwell

Kennewick, New York

Editor at Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business

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County sinks $15M into Kennewick fairgrounds and grandstand. What’s changing?

1 day ago | tri-cityherald.com | Wendy Culverwell

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Benton County invests $15M in fairgrounds upgrade, starting with parking lot. McDaniel Arena remodel begins post-fair, doubling seating to 6,000 by 2026. 2025 fair expected to draw tens of thousands and generate $18M in revenue. Kennewick, WAAfter 75 years, the Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick is getting a $15 million makeover, with some of the work set to wrap up before the Benton Franklin Fair and Rodeo kicks off.
City confirms opening day for Tri-Cities 2nd Costco. One hurdle left for $25M store

2 days ago | tri-cityherald.com | Wendy Culverwell

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Costco targets August for Richland store opening, pending occupancy permit. New location offers 20% more space and 24% more parking than Kennewick store. Richland joins six other North American cities in Costco’s August launch plan. Richland, WATri-Cities Costco members can mark their calendars: The new Richland store is expected to open Aug. 8.
Opening set for Tri-Cities 2nd Costco. See drone view of the huge store

4 days ago | tri-cityherald.com | Wendy Culverwell

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Costco will open seven stores in August 2025, including a new site in Richland. The Richland location spans 30 acres with 1,024 parking spots and added road access. Washington's land lease nets $12 million in 25 years to fund school construction. Richland, WAFirst came the rumors: Would Costco build a badly needed second Tri-Cities store in Pasco? Then came word that no, it was looking at Richland.
Where and when fireworks are legal in Tri-Cities for 2025 Fourth of July

5 days ago | tri-cityherald.com | Wendy Culverwell

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Legal fireworks sales run June 28 to July 5 across most Tri-Cities areas. Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and West Richland permit select fireworks use. Violations of local fireworks laws carry fines of $250 per incident. Kennewick, WAFireworks stands will start appearing in Tri-Cities parking lots as the legal window to sell opens in the days leading up to the 4th of July.
Tri-Cities pizza restaurant closes after 12 years. 30 workers let go

5 days ago | tri-cityherald.com | Wendy Culverwell

Hellfired Pizza, formerly The Rock Wood Fired Pizza in Kennewick, has closed. Tri-City Herald AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomHellfired Pizza closed its Kennewick location after one year under new branding. Hot Stone LLC cited financial strain and staffing issues in closing all locations.
1st look at Pasco’s $40.4 million aquatics center taking shape at Broadmoor

1 week ago | tri-cityherald.com | Wendy Culverwell

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomPasco voters agreed to tax themselves to build an aquatics centerBouten Construction is building the recreation facility in western Pasco. The Pasco Aquatics Center has a target opening date of Memorial Day 2026. Pasco, WAThe future Pasco Aquatics Center took a giant leap forward when workers began building walls this month. The walls will contain the future natatorium — the indoor swimming area that comprises 60% of the facility.
Top court hands former Mesa mayor win in long fight over WA ‘John Doe’ sex offenders

1 week ago | thenewstribune.com | Wendy Culverwell

Donna Zink of Mesa in Franklin County Superior Court in 2016. Bob Brawdy Tri-City Herald AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomWashington Supreme Court ordered unsealing of names in sex offender case. Donna Zink's legal campaign continues to expand public access to Level 1 data. Court ruled pseudonyms can't conceal convicted offenders in public records.
Openings: Waterside event center in Pasco + Kennewick’s Slurpee King reimagined

2 weeks ago | tri-cityherald.com | Wendy Culverwell

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomWheelhouse Event Center opened in Pasco, offering private riverfront rentals. Slushee King replaces iconic 7-Eleven in Kennewick with upgraded retail options. Cafe Magnolia plans fall move to larger venue with new cafe and event space. Pasco, WAAn intriguing building perched above the Columbia River at the Port of Pasco’s barge dock is now available for private gatherings.
Letter shows developer’s big plan to ‘elevate’ west Pasco Broadmoor site

2 weeks ago | tri-cityherald.com | Wendy Culverwell

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomCenterCal founder Fred Bruning signed a letter of intent for Broadmoor area. Pasco invested $39 million in roads and utilities to attract retail development. Prominent developer plans luxury shopping center at Broadmoor in western PascoPasco, WAA prolific Northwest shopping center developer with a record that includes Portland’s Ikea-anchored Cascade Station is ready to make his mark in western Pasco.
Letter shows developer’s big plan to ‘elevate’ west Pasco Broadmoor site

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Wendy Culverwell

A prolific Northwest shopping center developer with a record that includes Portland’s Ikea-anchored Cascade Station is ready to make his mark in western Pasco. Fred Bruning, founder and CEO of Elevated Property Co., confirmed his development company signed a letter of intent to buy vacant land bordering Broadmoor Boulevard from Broadmoor Properties LLC, owned by Kathy and Dale Adams. A letter of intent signals an interest in buying property for development.