In our fast-paced, small-town Eastern Washington lives, it’s easy to ignore the importance of preparing for emergencies on the road. In fact, even though they happen all the time around us, we might consider them unexpected when they happen to us. Whether you’re shopping for a friend, family member, or Read more…
A few weeks ago, I started thinking it would be nice to come up with a list of trusty tips for tire maintenance. It wasn’t because I think tires are that exciting or interesting, but because I had a tire pop on me while dropping my son off at school Read more…
Although mediation often helps our Tri-Cities clients resolve tough personal injury cases, it can actually lead to several possible outcomes ranging from a full settlement to an increased determination to litigate and go to trial. These outcomes largely depend on the willingness of the plaintiff and defendant (aka “insurance company”) Read more…
The Columbia River is breathtaking, and its beauty is definitely worth enjoying. As temperatures heat up this summer, it is important to prioritize safety when swimming in this majestic river. Although swimming and boating in the Columbia can be fun, preventable accidents occur every year. In this blog post, we Read more…
Do you remember those credit card commercials that were all about pointing out that you can’t put a price on the “priceless”? These commercials would have a camera going through the house and a narrator saying something like, “Popcorn, hotdogs, sodas: $27”; “Autographed baseball: $50”; “Real conversation: priceless.” Although these Read more…
It’s not that hard to unleash the power of a brilliant sign. The reality is, you just need to make the sign brilliant, or, in other words, bright and shiny. And that’s what city planners across the country, and across the Tri-Cities, are starting to do. You can see a Read more…
I once heard a private attorney say, “In the halls of justice, the only justice occurs in the halls.” That may be because our local county courthouse and jail in Kennewick, Washington, is called the Benton County Justice Center. I think “justice” is a glorious word, but it can seem Read more…
I had the fortune of visiting Bora Bora last week, and I was reminded of one of the best ways to avoid a car accident: act like everyone is going to crash into you. Staying safe in French Polynesia Bora Bora is an island in French Polynesia, just on the Read more…
I suppose election season is the perfect time to talk about keeping an open mind. I also believe it’s the perfect time to talk about staying safe on the road and not mentioning actual politics, or candidates, at all. 😉 Last Saturday, there was a horrible 4-car collision at the Read more…
Surely, when the Kennewick Irrigation District was first formed, they loved being called KID. Maybe they still do. But, over the years, I have become less appreciative of the acronym, and I’m not kidding. Please don’t take this the wrong way, because I know and have worked with several employees Read more…