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Posted on Mar 22, 2009 by Cari McGee in Week That Was

Howdy!

Look – 700 jobs are on the way (sure, they’re in Umatilla, but lots of people live here and work there).

Congrats Tri-Cities!  We took over Yakima’s place as the 6th largest metropolitan area in the state. We grew tremendously since 2000, and especially in the ’07-’08 timeframe.

There has been an issue for a few years for some folks who live near the river in Pasco; Central Pre-Mix has a business near some houses.  In ’06 they thought they’d expand and incorporate an asphalt plant to the compound.  The homeowners said, “NIMBY”, and a court battle ensued.  Here’s the latest.

Also in Pasco, 14 new lots were approved in a subdivision called Tucker Estates.  The county commissioners ruled that a few of the lots will back up to Court St., as opposed to face on to one of the busiest streets in the city.

Set the alarm for a little earlier tomorrow.  Between the HWY. 395/240 project delays and the south Richland/West Richland road closures along Keene, plan for a lot of detours as you’re out and about tomorrow.

Have a great night!