Good morning, Kennewick.

A new 4,000 sqft express car wash facility at 624 S. Ely St. in Kennewick is nearing completion, led by local Chervenell Construction and designed by Wolfe Architecture Group (project cost: $7.5 million).

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Yum Brands announced that Pizza Hut will close 250 underperforming locations nationwide in the first half of this year (no specific local stores have been confirmed yet).

With over 100 outlets in the area, reviews of store performance will determine if any face closure.

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A new study finds Washington's median household income increased by 45.9% from 1970 to 2023, reaching $94,605 and ranking No. 7 among states; higher education levels & increased immigration are linked to the growth.

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Beau Ruff of Cornerstone Wealth Strategies explains that Washington’s new estate, capital gains, and proposed income taxes are prompting residents to review their overall tax burden and consider moving.

He warns that lower-tax states may not offer the same community ties and health care (factors to consider before deciding).

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Washington lawmakers are set to simplify cash transactions by rounding prices up or down to the nearest five cents to address the shortage of pennies.

The proposed bills (one in the House and one in the Senate) will guide retailers in adjusting their cash registers statewide.

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Pasco City Council is considering a code change to allow sandwich board signs in the downtown overlay area – a move that would let each business display one sign while following strict safety and placement rules.

Council received public input Monday night and will review the amendment in a future meeting.

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