The state’s lack of a corporate income tax rate and strong business growth in 2024 earned a top spot in rankings developed by an online business publication.
Thelarge Franklin Countyoperation reported high numbers of sudden death in their chickens at one of its farms on Jan. 22. Other birds were lethargic and showing additional signs of illness, prompting an investigation by state and federal veterinarians.
Fees to use a credit card for purchases cost the average family more than $1,000 a year and also increase costs for businesseswhile banks and credit card companies see record profits from collecting those fees with each swipe.
Despite a wet winter so far, the drought declared in April 2024 is still in effect, state ecology officials say. Experts are still watching for definitive evidence of sustained drought recovery, such as improved snowpack, streamflows and soil moisture.
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%.
