Climate change has helped a small town become the world capital of french-fry production. But a dwindling water supply could reverse its progress entirely.
By Eli Tan
A french-fry boomtown emerges as a climate winner — as long as it has water Read More »
By Dale Brown – The Journal RITZVILLE – Adams County Development Council Executive Director Kyle Niehenke doesn’t sugarcoat the obstacles to commercial development here. Yet, he remains optimistic. At the weekly Adams County Commission meeting Aug. 1, Niehenke discussed his attendance at a recent commercial conference in Las Vegas, Nev. “I wouldn’t say all the
Development director shares hope, frustration Read More »
Exciting news for the community of Othello! STCU (Spokane Teachers Credit Union) is thrilled to announce the construction of a cutting-edge bank branch right in the heart of town. As a trusted financial partner committed to empowering local dreams, STCU’s new branch will bring a range of innovative banking solutions, personalized services, and modern technologies
With consensus from the interested entities in the Othello region about targeting food and beverage processing plants received, Adams County Economic Development Director Stephen McFadden requested the Adams County Commissioners fund the additional $25,000 for the cost comparative analysis by the Boyd Company. After a few weeks of deliberation, the commissioners informed McFadden Wednesday, April
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Potato growers are giving away nearly 20 tons of potatoes in Ritzville Wednesday morning as coronavirus restrictions halt production of potato products across Eastern Washington. The potato giveaway begins at 610 W. First Avenue in Ritzville at 9 a.m. “The ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ order has dealt an enormous blow to potato farmers because 90
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If I can paraphrase Benjamin Buford “Bubba” Blue, there are many things you can do with a potato: You can bake it, broil it, boil it, barbecue it, shred it, saute it. You can make french fries, tater tots, hash browns, mashed potatoes, jojos, potato salad, potato soup, potato pie, baked potato, twice baked potato…
A generous sacrifice: Washington farmers donating surplus of potatoes to those in need Read More »
The Adams County Development Council (ACDC) and the Columbia Basin Railroad hosted the first Adams County Legislative Reception Tuesday February 17th, at the State Capitol. Around 40 people gathered in the Columbia Room of the Legislative Building as the development council presented its Inaugural Distinguished Service Award to Senate Majority Leader Mark Schoelser (R-Ritzville) Senator
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MOSES LAKE – Businesses in Adams County will soon be able to benefit from the Port of Moses Lake’s designation as a Foreign Trade Zone, pending the approval of an application to expand the trade zone’s service area.Commissioners authorized port officials to file the application during a meeting earlier this week. The port operates as
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