Openings: Boudoir photo studio + Asian grocery + Luxury Tri-City apartments
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- The Falls on 24th opens in Kennewick with 105 apartments and retail tenants.
- Asia Fresh Grocery launches in Richland, offering Asian produce and snacks.
- New businesses include Pizza Speedway and Siren Boudoir Photography in Kennewick.
Here’s a look at some of the new businesses opening in the Tri-Cities.
The Falls on 24th
The Falls on 24th, Kennewick’s first modern mixed-use development, holds a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m., May 29 at 4112 W. 24th Ave., in the Southridge area.
The Falls includes a mix of 105 apartments, temperature-controlled public storage and commercial businesses such as a barber salon and pizza shop.
Work began in 2022 and the construction is valued at $22 million. The city of Kennewick issued a temporary occupancy certificate in March.
Commercial tenants that have opened or will open include Max Barbershop, Smooth N Slice, RBS Construction and Sifithu Pizza and Bar.
Asking rent for the apartments is $1,150 for studio units, $1,650 for one-bedroom units and $1,875 for two bedroom units.
Elite Construction & Development is the developer and builder. TMG Property Management Services NW is the manager.
Go to TheFallson24th.com or call 509-802-6565.
Asia Fresh Grocery
A new Asian grocery has opened at 1339 Tapteal Drive, near Center Parkway in south Richland.
The new business is led by Huong Nguyen and Trang Tran.
Asia Fresh offers fresh herbs, spices, produce and meats, as well as snacks, rice, ready-made foods and more.
Follow Asia Fresh on Facebook or call 509-268-7162.
Pizza Speedway now open
Pizza Speedway, a speedy pizza business serving energy drinks, opened in April at 525 N. Edison St., near Kamiakin High School in Kennewick.
Pizza Speedway is owned by Charles and Amy Sleater, who also operate Li’l Firehouse Coffee stands in Kennewick and Richland.
Follow Pizza Speedway on Facebook, or go to pizzaspeedway.com.
Siren Boudoir Photography
Melissa Knapp, a former law enforcement officer turned boudoir photographer, has opened her own studio.
Siren Boudoir Photography debuted May 17 at 112 Vista Way in Kennewick.
The studio caters to women interested in photo sessions in a studio designed to provide a comfortable and empowering space where subjects reveal their inner strength and confidence. The studio offers professional hair and makeup services to ensure clients step in front of the camera “looking and feeling stunning.”
Go to sirenboudoirphotography.com or call 509-412-5068.
This story was originally published May 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM.