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   By Mike Gonzalez Kennewick, WA Town Square at 825 N. Edison Suite 130 Kennewick, WA A new and innovative concept in memory care has arrived in the Tri-Cities — and it’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen.  Nestled on Edison Street in Kennewick , just across from Kamiakin High School, Town Square looks more like a charming vintage village than a care center. Step inside, and you’ll find a vibrant community designed to help individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and other cognitive challenges rediscover joy, purpose, and connection in their daily lives. Town Square Kennewick is the first of its kind in Washington State and only the 11th location nationwide. The concept was first created by Dr. George Leonard in California during the early 1990s. What began as a humble respite center — offering caregivers a break while supporting loved ones with memory issues — has grown into a revolutionary model for engagement and enrichment.         ...

  By Mike Gonzalez When you walk through the doors of Azteca Restaurant at 6505 W Kennewick Avenue , you immediately feel it — the warmth, the color, the unmistakable aroma of authentic Mexican food that has made Azteca a local favorite for nearly 30 years. At the heart of it all is Enrique Ramirez, the longtime owner whose friendly smile and dedication to great service have kept families, businesses, and partygoers coming back year after year. As the holiday season kicks into high gear, Enrique and his team are ready to make your celebrations unforgettable. A Perfect Place for Holiday Parties Looking for the perfect spot for your office holiday party or family celebration? Azteca has you covered. “We have a special room that can accommodate up to 100 people,” Enrique says proudly. “It’s great for weddings, company parties, birthdays — you name it. There’s plenty of seating and space for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves.” And if you’d rather celebrate somewhere else, Azteca c...

  When it comes to home loans, few people make the process as easy and transparent as Daniel Lacic , Loan Officer and Branch Manager at Loan Factory Richland . His mission? To make getting a mortgage as simple and clear as ordering an Uber. 🧠 A Smarter, Simpler Way to Get a Mortgage Located at 603 Knight St C-3, Richland, WA 99352 , Daniel and his team are reinventing the mortgage experience. “Our goal is to make mortgages as easy as when you’re ordering a ride,” Daniel explains. “We’ve designed the process to be simple, clean, and user-friendly—with AI integration that guides you every step of the way.”                             WATCH DANIEL EXPLAIN LOAN FACTORY DIFFERENCE   Using Loan Factory’s intuitive online platform, borrowers can compare dozens of lenders in real time, view rates instantly, and even get a quick quote—no Social Security number, no credit check required. “It’s like a trav...

  Hey everyone,  Mike Gonzalez with Jacobs Radio Group! Learn about how you can benefit from advertising on 107.3 THE BEAT! According to  Nielsen ratings ,  107.3 The Beat  is officially  #1 in the Tri-Cities! We’re reaching more than  16,000 weekly listeners , and they’re tuning in for  over 10 hours every week  — that’s real loyalty! Right now, we have an awesome opportunity on the Beat. It's for the Radio Data System Display. So what does that mean? You know when you turn on your radio in the car and you see the digital messages displayed? That RDS. The cool things about this, is customers don't have to wait to hear your commercial, they'll see it on the radio screen within 2 seconds of turning on the radio. You'll also get 20 commercials a week, that's 80 a month that air in addition to the Digital Display. It's just 99 dollars per week...that's $396 dollars per month to reach 16,500 people a month...and the station is growing! Some other...

  PASCO, Wash. — There’s a new driver in town, and they’re taking safety and skill to the next level. Top Notch Driving School, owned and operated by Steven Nundahl, has officially opened its second location in West Pasco — a major milestone for the growing Tri-Cities business that’s built a reputation for professionalism, patience, and results.                                                 Take a tour of the new facility “Pasco is booming,” said Nundahl. “We’re very excited to grow with the community and help meet the demand from local students and parents. There are only a couple of other driving schools in Pasco, so it was the perfect time to expand.” From Layoff to Leadership Nundahl’s road to entrepreneurship started in an unexpected place — unemployment. After being laid off from a previous job, his mother, who worked as an instructor at another school, e...

PASCO, WA – There’s a new taco spot in town that’s setting the Tri-Cities food scene ablaze — literally. Smoky Tacos, located at the corner of Road 68 and Rodeo Drive next to Shakey’s, is redefining what authentic Mexican street tacos can be. Owner Jesus Alvarez says the secret isn’t just in the meat — it’s in the fire.                                                                        Owner Jesus Alvarez Cooking Over Charcoal, Not a Griddle “We grill everything over charcoal, never on a flat top,” said Alvarez. “That’s what gives the meat that caramelized crust and rich smoky taste you just don’t find anywhere else. It’s the flavor this area’s been missing.” From Mesa Roots to Ribeye Dreams Just north of Pasco lies Mesa, Washington — a small agricultural town where Jesus Alvarez learned the value of hard...