Tri-Cities infrastructure and housing projects drive growth

The curated articles focus on new developments across the Tri-Cities, including road improvements, housing initiatives, business openings, and technology projects. These efforts support infrastructure, commerce, and community needs across multiple sites.

The Bubble on Gum project in Kennewick broke ground and will create 58 affordable townhomes for families. Construction work at Richland’s main intersection is expanding traffic lanes and updating signals. Pasco will soon open a new food truck hub with space for dozens of vendors near Gesa Stadium. The city of Richland may sell land for a proposed $500 million data center, which would add jobs and technology services. STCU also opened a new credit union branch on Columbia Center Boulevard in Kennewick.

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The $1.6 million Summer’s Hub Food Truck Plaza at 6120 Burden Blvd., near Gesa Stadium in Pasco, is nearing the finish line for completion. Owner Chris Corbin is developing the 6,600-square-foot restaurant and food court facility comparable to the existing Summer’s Hub near Columbia Center in Kennewick. It will have room for about 30 food trucks. By Bob Brawdy

NO. 1: OPENING DAY SET FOR $1.3M HOT NEW FOOD TRUCK HUB IN PASCO

Summer’s Hub Pasco has an opening date: | Published September 22, 2025 | Read Full Story

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The Local Bite, now located at 325 E. Columbia Gardens Way in Kennewick, will operate Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as some weekends, depending on their off-site catering commitments. Owners, Kristal and Race Ostman purchased The Local Bite from her childhood friend in 2024. By Wendy Culverwell

NO. 2: OPENINGS: NEW SPOT FOR HAWAIIAN-INSPIRED FOOD TRUCK + STCU ADDS NEW BRANCH

The Local Bite, a food truck serving Hawaiian inspired dishes, has a new owner and a new location. | Published October 6, 2025 | Read Full Story

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Gina Zejdlik, Atlas Agro director of policy and government relations, and Dan Holmes, Atlas Agro North America executive director, stand in March 2023 at the 150 acres on the northern edge of Richland the Port of Benton commission voted to sell to the company earlier in the day. Atlas Agro plans to build the first-ever carbon-free fertilizer production plant at a cost of $1.1 billion on the land. By Bob Brawdy

NO. 3: TRUMP’S $7.5B ENERGY CUTS TAKE $157M OUT OF PRIZED RICHLAND PROJECT

The Trump Administration’s move to cut what it calls wasteful spending on green energy projects has blown a $157.3 million hole in Richland’s dream of building a major fertilizer plant. | Published October 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Wendy Culverwell

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Northbound drivers are facing a detour to Comstock Street because the right turn lane from George Washington Way at Aaron Drive/Columbia Point Drive is temporarily closed while a contractor reconfigures the heavily trafficked intersection. By Bob Brawdy

NO. 4: QUICK DIP INTO RICHLAND WINCO WON’T BE SO QUICK WITH CONSTRUCTION DETOUR

Road work at Richland’s main entrance is forcing a detour on northbound drivers hoping to turn right onto Columbia Point Drive to reach WinCo Foods and other destinations near the riverfront. | Published October 6, 2025 | Read Full Story

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Atlas Agro, the Swiss company known for its proposed $1.3 billion fertilizer plant proposal, has offered the city of Richland nearly $24 million for 275 acres in the Northwest Advanced Clean Energy Park. It plans to build a $500 million data center.

NO. 5: RICHLAND CONSIDERS SELLING LAND FOR $500M DATA CENTER NEAR HORN RAPIDS

The city of Richland is considering a pitch from Atlas Agro North America to build a $500 million data center on land next to its proposed $1.3 billion fertilizer plant. | Published October 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Wendy Culverwell

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Construction workers move framing supplies for the concrete foundation at the new $19 million Sunset Ridge Town Homes project being built by the Kennewick Housing Authority at the corner of East 13th Avenue and South Gum Street. By Bob Brawdy

NO. 6: $19M ‘BUBBLE ON GUM’ TO CREATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR 58 FAMILIES

It takes a sense of community to build a village. | Published October 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Cory McCoy

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.