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Tsillan Cellars Winery achieves success in San Francisco Chronicle wine competition

The 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest wine competition in the United States, recently concluded in San Francisco, featuring over 5,500 wines from 1,000 wineries. Tsillan …

Wenatchee Valley College's ESRT program secures renewed career launch endorsement

The Environmental Systems and Refrigeration Technology (ESRT) program at Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has achieved a significant milestone by securing a renewed Career Launch endorsement from …

The Flywheel Investment Conference, an event dedicated to fostering innovation and investment in Washington State, has announced the opening of applications for its 2024 investment competition. This …

Washington ranks seventh in National Health Index despite challenges

In the latest America's Health Rankings report, Washington state has achieved an overall rank of seven, reflecting both its strengths and challenges in public health. This composite measure, based on …

Pear Growers brace for breakeven year amid mixed quality and market fluctuations

In a recent industry analysis, AgWest Farm Credit has projected a challenging year ahead for pear growers, anticipating a breakeven scenario over the next 12 months. Key factors influencing this …

Northwest Wineries and Vineyards: A balancing act of profitability and production

In a recent market analysis, AgWest Farm Credit forecasted a nuanced financial landscape for the Northwest wine industry over the next 12 months. The report highlights key industry drivers and …

Apple industry outlook: tough times ahead for Growers, profitable prospects for Packers

In a comprehensive 12-month outlook, AgWest Farm Credit has projected a challenging fiscal year for apple growers, while packers are set to reap benefits in 2024. The industry faces a period of …

LEAVENWORTH - Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB) and Sleeping Lady Foundation recently announced a significant in-kind gift and grant to NWPB. The gift includes the FCC license for KOHO 101.1 …

Small Change, secondhand art supply shop in Cashmere, nears grand opening

CASHMERE – Small Change is one of the newest additions to Side Street Cashmere, selling secondhand art supplies and craft materials for every imagination. The store hosted a soft opening on …

Completing the Circle: Confluence Health Partners in new composting program

WENATCHEE - The Confluence Health Central Campus kitchen has launched a pioneering composting program aimed at significantly reducing organic waste. Preparing an average of 1,500 meals daily for …

U.S. employment holds steady in December; government and healthcare sectors lead job growth

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. labor market demonstrated resilience in December, as nonfarm payroll employment increased by 216,000. The unemployment rate remained stable …

U.S. workers see median weekly earnings rise in fourth quarter of 2023

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest report, revealing that median weekly earnings for the nation's full-time wage and salary workers increased to $1,145 in the fourth quarter of …

LEAVENWORTH – Eastside Cycleworks, Leavenworth’s newest ski and bike emporium, has transformed the Upper Valley’s skiing landscape since its August 2023 debut.

Unemployment rates vary across Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan Counties

Recent data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) sheds light on the employment landscape across Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan Counties. The report delves into November 2023 …

Washington’s NextCycle Initiative seeks innovators for circular economy development

OLYMPIA - NextCycle Washington, an initiative committed to bolstering waste reduction and recycling solutions for businesses, has embarked on its mission to expand and sustainably innovate within the …

Payroll employment declines in Washington State, unemployment rate rises to 4.0%

Washington's economic landscape took a downturn in November, shedding an estimated 2,600 jobs according to seasonally adjusted figures. The state's unemployment rate surged from 3.8% to 4.0%, marking …

The latest employment figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics unveiled a surge in total nonfarm payroll employment by 199,000 in November. This positive upswing contributed to a …

Consumer Price Index shows modest increase of 0.1%

The latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report indicates a marginal uptick of 0.1 percent in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) during November. This follows a static reading …

NRCS-WA implements Act Now policy to expedite assistance to producers

SPOKANE VALLEY – The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Washington (NRCS-WA) has embarked on a swift and efficient approach, unveiling the Act Now policy to hasten the delivery of …

Existing home sales rise in November, ending a five-month decline

Existing home sales in November saw an uptick, putting an end to a five-month consecutive decline, as reported by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The report highlighted a nuanced …

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