Opened in 1976, the mall is anchored by Michael's, Old Navy, Rite Aid, Ross Stores, Target, and WinCo Foods.

Grading of the property began in October 1974;[2] the first stores to open at the site were, from the east end, Kmart, Rosauers, and Pay 'n Save (now Rite Aid) drugstore, all in 1976.

[17] After closing in 1995, the Kmart space was expanded by 13,000 square feet (1,200 m2) on its east end and converted to Waremart, now known as WinCo Foods.

[17] A year later, the mall structure itself underwent a renovation,[5] held a grand re-opening in November 1997,[18] and dropped the "Empire" from its name.

[20] An outparcel at the west end originally occupied by Ernst Home Centers became Office Depot and Hastings Entertainment in 1999.