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Local updates
Versova egg facility in Pasco pushes opening to 2027
Versova now expects its egg processing plant in the former Reser's building in Pasco to open in the third quarter of 2027, later than its original end-of-2026 target.
Agere Automotive buys BMW and Audi dealerships in Richland
Bellevue-based Agere Automotive has acquired BMW of Tri-Cities and Audi Tri-Cities, both on Aaron Drive in Richland.
Richland schools consider $103 million bond for February 2027 ballot
Richland School District's board considered placing a $103 million bond, smaller than the one voters rejected in 2024, on the February 2027 special election ballot to fund Chief Joseph Middle School upgrades, new portables at River's Edge High School and districtwide safety improvements.
Pasco’s temporary ban on new data centers set to expire in December
Pasco's moratorium on new data center projects, adopted in June, is scheduled to expire in December, and residents have asked the city council to extend or make it permanent.
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Where to eat
A rotating handful of verified local spots. The top local food questions are sushi, breakfast burritos and Chinese food, so we answer them first.
Tap & Barrel
Craft beer, Northwest wines and seasonal food in a relaxed 21+ setting off Keene Road.
Novel Coffee Co.
Locally owned, book-inspired coffee shop with specialty lattes, espresso and fresh pastries; order ahead in its app.
Taquería El Sazón (Kennewick)
The Kennewick location of the local El Sazón taquería: tacos, burritos, birria and breakfast.
Moonshot Brewing
Small-batch brewery (opened 2019) with lagers, IPAs, sours and barrel-aged beers; kid- and pet-friendly. A second taproom is on Lee Blvd in Richland.
Hops n Drops
Family-friendly grill at Queensgate with a kids’ menu, local craft beer and cocktails.
Yellow Cafe
Uptown Richland café serving coffee drinks and sweet and savory crepes.
Now hiring
Software Quality Assurance Engineer (Hanford)
$90.2k–$137.5k per year
U.S. citizenship required. Professional position with Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C), Full-Time. Posted range: $90,150–$137,538 a year.
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer (Hanford)
$119.8k–$183.1k per year
U.S. citizenship required. Professional position with Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C), Full-Time. Posted range: $119,813–$183,050 a year.
Hiring now at Kennewick School District
Teachers, paraeducators, substitutes, bus drivers, food service and maintenance. Look for “Employment” on the district site.
Hiring now at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
The Department of Energy national laboratory in north Richland hires scientists, engineers, IT, operations and business staff, plus interns and postdocs.
Hiring now at Energy Northwest
Public power agency operating the Columbia Generating Station nuclear plant north of Richland; hires operators, technicians, engineers and security staff.
What’s being built
Pallet maker plans $18 million facility at Reimann Industrial Center in Pasco
Lourdes Medical Center plans $2.5 million sterile services renovation
Scott Smith Insurance Agency building new West Richland office
Fusion energy startup plans $1 billion Tri-Cities manufacturing plant
Prosser Memorial Health approves $81 million specialty medical building
Maryland firm buys Palouse Junction solar project near Connell
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