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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Mount Vernon's offense explodes in 3A state championship win over Kennewick
Kennewick tried to pitch around Mount Vernon's Xavier Neyens in the Washington WIAA Class 3A state championship game at Parker Faller Field in Yakima on Saturday. Three times, the Lions intentionally walked Neyens, the No. 1 prospect in the state and a projected first-round pick in this summer's MLB Draft. But it turns out the rest of the Bulldogs can hit the ball pretty well, too. The game went back and forth early on and Kennewick led 5-2 at one point, but Mount Vernon exploded in the later innings, piling it on and walking away with a 14-6 win. 'We all love it when that happens,' Mount Vernon first baseman Bode Webb said of Kennewick's decision to keep intentionally walking Neyens. 'We always want (Neyens) to hit, but whatever happens, we love it. We never quit.' As a team, Mount Vernon racked up 13 hits in 28 at-bats and drew nine walks. Webb drove in six runs for the Bulldogs, part of an offensive explosion that stretched close to three hours. When the dust settled, it was almost hard to believe Mount Vernon had ever trailed. 'Dawgs don't quit,' Webb said. 'Never do.' Mount Vernon designated hitter Moises Lucatero hit three doubles. In total, five Mount Vernon players had multi-hit days. Kennewick, which came from behind a day prior to beat Gig Harbor in extra innings in the tournament semifinals, hit the ball pretty well, too. Kennewick nine-hole hitter Dierks Chavez went 2-for-2 and drove in three runs. First baseman Cameron Owen went 2-for-3 with two RBI. The Lions collected 10 hits, but couldn't keep pace with Mount Vernon's offensive explosion. The title is Mount Vernon's third total and first since 1992, when the program defeated Sehome in the 3A championship game. 'It's a super tight group,' Webb said. 'We all love each other so much. I'm happy our seniors went out this way. I can't even explain it, it's awesome.'
Travel Daily News
28-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
A-1 Hospitality breaks ground on AC Hotels by Marriott property in Kennewick, Washington
A-1 Hospitality breaks ground on 163-room AC Hotels by Marriott in Kennewick, boosting local economy and convention center offerings. KENNEWICK, WA – A-1 Hospitality Group, a family owned and operated hotel management and development company based in Kennewick, Washington announce the groundbreaking for the new 163-room AC Hotels by Marriott in Kennewick, Washington. Located at the Three Rivers Convention Center, the hotel will operate as a franchise owned by A-1 Three Rivers Hotel, LLC and managed by A-1 Hospitality Group. 'We are thrilled to bring the AC Hotels brand to the Three Rivers Convention Center Campus as part of a dynamic public-private partnership,' said Taran Patel, Managing Principal, A-1 Hospitality Group. 'This transformative project will serve as a catalyst for economic growth in our community. We are proud to collaborate with the city of Kennewick and Fowler General Construction to bring this vision to life.' The AC Hotels brand creates an atmosphere with European soul, Spanish roots and artfully crafted local touches. The signature AC Lounge offers expertly made cocktails, local craft beers, and an elevated wine program. Tapas-style small bites complete the food menu in a comfortable and elegant atmosphere. The open, light-filled AC Kitchen is open for breakfast daily, featuring freshly sliced prosciutto, specialty cheeses and croissants imported from France. The new five-story property will include such amenities as an indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center, a rooftop restaurant and bar and six meeting rooms with a combined 12,000 square feet of functional meeting space to accommodate functions of up to 450 people. A-1 Hospitality Group is a family owned and operated management company whose corporate headquarters is located in Tri-Cities, Washington. The company was founded in 1997 and has become a leading management company in the Northwest United States, the portfolio consists of 20 select-service, boutique, and extended-stay hotels located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico and Texas. AC Hotels includes over 225 hotels in 33 countries and territories. At AC Hotels, every moment has been designed, refined, crafted, and considered to create a seamless guest experience. Each AC Hotel features purposefully designed signature spaces that strike the perfect balance of form and function. Most notably, the AC Lounge invites guests and locals alike to collaborate during the day, or to enjoy signature cocktails and tapas in the evening. The AC Kitchen offers a European-inspired breakfast each morning. All AC guest rooms and public spaces evoke a particular sophistication, featuring sleek furnishings, curated artwork, and intuitive technology. The brand is dedicated to the details that matter most to guests during their travels with a mission to deliver The Perfectly Precise Hotel experience. AC Hotels is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition.
Hospitality Net
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
A-1 Hospitality Breaks Ground on AC Hotels by Marriott® Property in Kennewick, Washington
A-1 Hospitality Group, a family owned and operated hotel management and development company based in Kennewick, Washington is pleased to announce the groundbreaking for the new 163-room AC Hotels by Marriott® in Kennewick, Washington. Located at the Three Rivers Convention Center, the hotel will operate as a franchise owned by A-1 Three Rivers Hotel, LLC and managed by A-1 Hospitality Group. The AC Hotels brand creates an atmosphere with European soul, Spanish roots and artfully crafted local touches. The signature AC Lounge® offers expertly made cocktails, local craft beers, and an elevated wine program. Tapas-style small bites complete the food menu in a comfortable and elegant atmosphere. The open, light-filled AC Kitchen is open for breakfast daily, featuring freshly sliced prosciutto, specialty cheeses and croissants imported from France. The new five-story property will include such amenities as an indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center, a rooftop restaurant and bar and six meeting rooms with a combined 12,000 square feet of functional meeting space to accommodate functions of up to 450 people. A-1's portfolio includes a total of 20 hotels across five states. For more information about A-1 Hospitality Group and its expansive portfolio, please visit our website.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lance Hansen preparing for next challenge
May 10—Outgoing Lewiston School District Superintendent Lance Hansen, 56, planned to retire next year. Instead, he'll take on an even bigger job. "I never say no to opportunities," Hansen explained. He wasn't looking for a new job, but the opening for Kennewick School District superintendent found him. So, on June 30, he'll leave the 5,000-student Lewiston school district for the 19,000-student district on the confluence of the Yakima and Columbia rivers in Washington. The 18 years Hansen spent in Lewiston school leadership posts — four as superintendent, eight as assistant superintendent, and in principal and vice principal slots — created deep experience. That experience is symbolized in the shiny new Lewiston High School built in 2020 with a $62 million bond. School leaders since the 1990s tried to replace the old school, and it was finally backed by voters in 2017. Hansen was part of that long effort. He leaves as construction for the school's $9.2 million sports complex is about to begin. What matters to Hansen is the message the community gives whenever it directs school officials to undertake projects. "I would hope we mirrored the investment they have in our children," he said. That investment puts science as well as gifted and talented teachers in the district's elementary schools. It widens the range of middle school programming. It creates diverse high school musical performance options: choir, band, jazz band and orchestra. It has Lewiston ranked second in the state in third graders who can read. Hansen has intentionally involved the community in decision-making. The district enlists about 150 people a year into "workgroups" to guide decisions on issues ranging from cell phone policies to developing a strategic plan. Daily headlines, straight to your inboxRead it online first and stay up-to-date, delivered daily at 7 AM Hansen also has students give presentations monthly to the school board. That effort teaches the school board about student work. It prepares board members to answer community member questions about how their tax dollars are spent. He has a similar approach to legislators. He gives tours and engages with the area's two state senators and four state representatives. That way, when the fervor for reform rattles the Capitol's marble columns, he hopes lawmakers pause. "I want them to think of us," Hansen said. Hansen noted that legislators — whether thinking of local schools or not — left the district with an $800,000 blow to the budget by deciding not to fund operation cost increases this year. On the topic of state policy, Hansen noted this year's "school choice" law has major consequences for the district. That starts this year with a $50 million, first-ever subsidy for parents who use private and religious schools. "I want our school to be the 'choice,' " Hansen said. "Before 'school choice,' we were the only choice." He expects Lewiston's high standards and good results — as one of only four districts in the state to exceed pre-Covid academic levels — to compete well in the "school choice" battle. Hansen's Idaho career started as a 1992 University of Idaho graduate and included coaching and teaching in Troy, Emmett and Moscow schools. He is working with the next superintendent — Tim Sperber, Lewiston's Sacajawea Middle School principal — to help transition into the job. Ferguson can be reached at dferguson@
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
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Foreclosure auction for Farmers Exchange in Kennewick didn't go as planned. The latest
The future of Kennewick's vacant Farmers Exchange complex is uncertain after a foreclosure auction set for Friday was postponed. The property is now set to be sold to the highest bidder at 10 a.m., May 23, at the entrance to the Benton County Justice Center, 7122 W. Okanogan Place, in Kennewick. A process server who announced the delay told the small crowed that gathered for the sale no reason would be given for the delay. Farmers Exchange closed in 2024 and is being auctioned after the owners defaulted on a loan from Banner Bank. A small crowd gathered at the original auction time to find out who might be interested in the collection of historic and industrial buildings at West Canal Drive and North Benton Street. Stephanie Button, executive director of the Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership, said she's worked for months to find a buyer who can bring activity back to the prominent site in the heart of Kennewick's Central Business District. The property offers nearly a full city block, quirky buildings packed with charm, historic significance and three-phase power, she said. It could be reinvented as a retail center, hospitality destination or even industrial arts studio for wood- and metal workers. Button said she's even reached out to McMenamins, the Portland venue operator known for converting old schools, fraternal lodges and institutional buildings into hotels, restaurants and visitor destinations. She hasn't connected, but believes Farmers Exchange could tempt McMenamins to expand into the Tri-Cities. 'We want to see something special,' she said outside the justice center. 'We want to see it loved and honored and utilized.,' After 110+ years historic Farmers Exchange site on foreclosure auction block The oldest building in the Farmers Exchange complex, at 215 W. Canal Drive, was added to the state and national Registers of Historic Places in April. The Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted unanimously to add the 1912-built structure in honor of its significant role in the early development of Kennewick as a hub for agriculture. The property's storied history includes multiple uses, including a school, a creamery and a cannery. It has been identified with Farmers Exchange since 1924, when Alfred Amon and Carl Williams established the business. They sold it to Emerald Silliman in 1939 and through four generations of Silliman, Farmers Exchange was they place where Tri-Citians bought feed, lawnmowers, chainsaws, snow blowers, plants, garden supplies and, in the winter, fresh Christmas trees. Banner Bank foreclosed on a loan totaling nearly $2.2 million after the owner failed to make payments. In April, it advertised that it would take nearly $364,000 to bring the account current. Barring a private sale before the May 23 auction, the auction will seek to find a buyer for the buildings at 35 and 18 North Benton, and at 215 and 205 W. Canal. The property includes seven distinct parcels. The Seattle law firm of Hacker & Willig is serving as trustee for the property, according to a notice posted on the property.
