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Newhouse reintroduces Farm Workforce Modernization Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan bill to make hiring and retaining foreign farm workers more feasible was introduce…

Updated 9 months, 4 weeks ago
40 Under 40: Sophia Apostolidis

Sophia Apostolidis will be stationed overseas at the end of the summer in the Air Force in a position in finance. She currently works as an Office Assistant fo…

Updated 9 months, 4 weeks ago
40 Under 40: Zander Leasher

Zander Leasher is a busy young man. In June, Leasher traveled to Florida to compete in the Future Business Leaders of America national competition. Before …

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40 Under 40: Anna Van Diest

Anna Van Diest, 35, got into the business of selling agricultural real estate because she was fascinated by the business of farming. “I just couldn’t get en…

Updated 10 months ago
40 Under 40: Jennie McCourtie

Serving in the place that raised you is a wonderful experience, says Othello High School Athletic Director Jenny McCourtie. “I think that’s the best part ab…

Updated 10 months ago
40 Under 40: Dina Hussein

Washington State University grad student Dina Hussein has made an impression on the field of computer engineering even before graduating with her doctorate. …

Updated 10 months ago
40 Under 40: Andrea Lynch

Andrea Lynch of Moses Lake was recommended for 40 under 40 by client Michael Cohen who has used her consulting services on multiple projects. “She has been instrumental in assisting me with getting projects done…

Updated 10 months ago
Blueberry crop looking healthy as WA continues to dominate industry

ELTOPIA — Washington continues to dominate the American blueberry market with the state producing more than any other state or Canada, said Washington Blueberr…

Updated 10 months ago
40 Under 40: Mackenzie ‘Kenzie’ Balentine

Mackenzie “Kenzie” Balentine opened The Busy Bean with one location about five years ago. Since then, her drive-thru coffee stand has grown to three locations …

Updated 10 months ago
40 Under 40: Milton Miller

Milton Miller, 38, is employed at the Port of Moses Lake and is a resident of the same area. Within the port, he holds the position of director of facilities. …

Updated 10 months ago
40 Under 40: Alexandrea Liebrecht

Alexandrea Liebrecht, more often known as Alex, serves as the Nursing Operations Manager at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata. While her mother-in-law, Karen …