News
Read recent and past articles from Basin Business Journal here
Group14 to slow Moses Lake project
MOSES LAKE — Group14, a battery manufacturing company, will slow down but not stop construction of its Moses Lake …
WSU selects Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Cantwell as new president of university
PULLMAN — Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell has been appointed as the 12th president of Washington State University, following a comprehensive nationwide search that …
Thurston Wolfe Winery expands staff
PROSSER — Collin Meharg has joined the staff of Thurston Wolfe Winery as assistant winemaker. Meharg joins co-owner and winemaker Wade Wolfe and assistant wine…
CWU Construction Management program is building up the skilled worker base
ELLENSBURG — Jon Hylback grew up around big equipment. His parents owned a nursery business, and he and his dad shared a love of operating tractors, backhoes, …
CWU geology teaching assistant receives national award for his work
ELLENSBURG - James Genero knew he wanted to study geology ever since middle school, when he first caught a certain rock hound’s lectures online. “I came t…
WA House passes bill to help farmers avoid paying CCA fuel taxes
(The Center Square) — The Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill in early March that attempts to fulfill a promise made years ago to the agric…
Commodity report for March 17, 2025
Commodity report as of March 17, 2025
Univ. Of Washington again a Fulbright top producer
SEATTLE – The University of Washington has been recognized once again as one of American higher education’s top producers of Fulbright students and scholars. T…
WSU wine scientists show pre- and post-fermentation alcohol adjustments have comparable results
RICHLAND — Winemakers can practice more stylistic control over their product than previously thought, according to new research from Washington State Universit…
Getting ready: Preparing for next growing season requires looking at markets
QUINCY — Farming is one of those businesses that requires thinking ahead. Part of that is paying close and careful attention to markets. Larry Schaapman…
SharkFarmer: Ag influencer brings wisdom to FFA students
SPOKANE — Never give up and never get dragged back down. That was the message for the Future Farmers of America members assembled for the keynote speech at the…