Washington farms and ranches produce more than 300 different crops with a combined value of about $11 billion – a figure that triples once food processing is factored in.Agriculture is one of Washington’s most important private sectors, along with aerospace and tech.The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistical Service...
June always brings a spring to our step at the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business as we explore the state of Washington’s agriculture and viticulture sectors for our annual Focus: Agriculture + Viticulture magazine.Find the standalone magazine inside our June edition, along with a host of ag-related stories throughout the...
The Washington state Department of Labor & Industries is focusing on worker safety on farms with the launch of a new 16-member inspection team.The Agriculture Compliance Unit includes 13 inspectors who will visit work sites and investigate complaints about compliance with workplace safety requirements for farms. The team also includes...
VP Global Manufacturing, Lamb WestonMark SchusterEmployees you oversee:5,000What is your current role? How long have you been in it? Where are you based? Where do you spend most of your time?My current role is to lead global manufacturing and global engineering for Lamb Weston. We currently have 15 facilities in...
Allegiant adds nonstop flight to San DiegoAllegiant Airlines launched a new nonstop flight to San Diego International Airport with a ribbon cutting and other festivities in May at the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco.The low-cost carrier offers Monday and Friday flights oriented to leisure travelers. The airline is charging $59 each...
Bellevue-based TerraPower, founded and helmed by Bill Gates to develop safe, carbon-free power, has selected a coal plant site in Wyoming for its next-generation nuclear project.TerraPower, together with partner PacifiCorp and Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, announced its “Natrium” technology will be built at the site of one of PacifiCorp’s retiring...
The city of Hermiston breaks ground July 7 on work to extend utilities to prepare the South Hermiston Industrial Park, known as SHIP, for future tenants.At full buildout, SHIP will feature 16 parcels ranging from 1.5 to 20 acres. It is expected to attract up to $70 million in private...
NEW HIRESMiramar Health Center in Kennewick has announced the addition of two certified physician assistants to its team.Hiep Nguyen earned his master of clinical health services degree and physician assistant certification from MEDEX Northwest at the University of Washington, in Seattle. Seeing firsthand the hardships of a single mom emigrating...
Bankruptcies are filed under the following chapter headings:Chapter 7 — Straight Bankruptcy: debtor gives up non-exempt property and debt is discharged.Chapter 11 — Allows companies and individuals to restructure debts to repay them.Chapter 12 — Allows family farmers to restructure finances to avoid liquidation for foreclosure.Chapter 13 — Plan is...
Top property values listed start at $700,000 and have been rounded to the nearest hundred figure. Property values are public record and can be found by visiting the county assessor's office.BENTON COUNTY623, 625, 627, 631, 635, 643, 647, 651, 648, 644, 622, 614 Marysville Way and 2968 Cashmere Drive, Richland,...
