Good morning, Richland.

Agere Automotive purchased BMW of Tri-Cities and Audi Tri-Cities on Aaron Drive in Richland.

The company plans to keep each brand distinct and invest in long-term growth with property purchases totaling $16 million and additional acquisitions set for 2027.

Nordstrom Rack is opening its 25,000 sqft store on Thursday, November 5 at Tri-Cities Center in Kennewick (offering discounted designer brands and home goods with deals up to 70% off and a chance to win a $1,000 gift card).

Clif Dyer of Sundance Aviation cut his workforce from 13 to 5 because of rising airport lease costs, and the Port of Benton froze increases after 10 tenants complained.

The port is reviewing policies to attract investment amid no new growth in seven years (renewals may double or quadruple costs).

PNNL will break ground on a new 30,800+sqft lab for microbial molecular phenotyping on Tuesday, Oct.

20 at 11 a.m. The project, funded by the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, will boost research on cellular activity at the north end of the campus.

Cinnamon, a 10-month-old German Shepherd left at Safeway, is available for adoption from POPP with a $150 fee (granted by ASPCA and McCurley Subaru) as she awaits a loving forever home.