Officials behind the LIVE! Casino & Hotel Resort in Petersburg are breaking ground on the $1.4 billion development.

The Tri-Cities’ first tribal casino could have a gaming hall as well as hotel. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation initiated the approval process with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

During a scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Petersburg City Council gave its final, unanimous approval of the zoning permits for the Live! Casino Resort ... will set a new standard for ...