Walla Walla-based Banner Corp. reported a net income of $46.4million, or $1.34 perdiluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024, leading the company to announce a quarterly cash dividend of 48 cents per share.
REI Co-op president and CEO Eric Artz, announced Jan. 23 that he will retire in March and the outdoor specialty retailer co-op’s board has named a former board member and executive with other active lifestyle brands as his successor.
From recruiting, retaining and retraining an effective workforce to mitigating potential supply chain disruptions, the group says it is more critical than ever for manufacturers to be prepared to navigate an increasingly dynamic marketplace.
Two U.S. lawmakershave introduced new legislation to ensure the continued operation of the Lower Snake River dams to provide power and irrigation to the region.
The state added nearly 12,000 jobs in the final month of 2024, putting the unemployment rate at its lowest point for the year. It is still up slightly from December 2023 and still above the current national unemployment rate of 3.8%.
The James Beard Foundation has announced the semifinalists for its annual awards celebrating the top restaurants and bars, including many in the Pacific Northwest.
More than $14 million is being distributed by the state Commerce Department to help public entities meet state requirements for reducing emissions, enhancing the comfort of building occupants, and improving the cost efficiency of public building operations.
A Swedish environmental institute asserts that the evaporation from the reservoirs behind the lower Snake River dams wastes enough water to irrigate 8,000 acres of apple orchards or satisfy the residential water needs of up to 240,000 people.
The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for a new award recognizing a business or organization that has demonstrated exemplary leadership and community engagement that benefits the region.
Two of Gov. Bob Ferguson’s first three executive orders are focused on streamlining housing construction regulations and cutting times for permitting and licensing.
