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Goose Gap is Washington’s 19th American Viticultural Area

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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Seattle, Washington, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington State Wine Commission is pleased to announce thatGoose Gap is Washingtons newest American Viticultural Area (AVA).

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  • Seattle, Washington, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington State Wine Commission is pleased to announce thatGoose Gap is Washingtons newest American Viticultural Area (AVA).
  • The Goose Gap AVA contains a total of 8,129 acres, wholly located within the Yakima Valley AVA and the larger Columbia Valley AVA.
  • Goose Gap and the adjoining Goose Mountain, which is also within the AVA, create a rough triangle that traces the geography between Candy Mountain, Red Mountain and Badger Mountain.
  • Goose Gap is Washingtons 19th AVA, and comes on the heels of The Burn of Columbia Valley and White Bluffs in mid-June, and Royal Slope and Candy Mountain last September.

New Machine Operator Apprenticeship Launches in Yakima County for Food Manufacturers

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
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In the classroom, apprentices learn the theory behind machine operation including machine operator technology, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, quality assurance and material science.

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  • In the classroom, apprentices learn the theory behind machine operation including machine operator technology, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, quality assurance and material science.
  • Upon completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will receive a nationally recognized journey-level card from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
  • To date, AJAC has enrolled 35 apprentices across Washington State employed at food manufacturers including Washington Beef, TransOcean Products, Trident Seafoods, Yakima Chief Hops, Tree Top, and Macro Plastics.
  • The growth in Washington State for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators is significantly higher than the rest of the country.

Yakima School District in Washington State Announces the Appointment of New Superintendent

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Friday, March 8, 2019
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YAKIMA, Wash., March 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Trevor Greene was named superintendent on Friday, March 01, 2019, after a special meeting called by the Yakima School District Board of Directors.

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  • YAKIMA, Wash., March 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Trevor Greene was named superintendent on Friday, March 01, 2019, after a special meeting called by the Yakima School District Board of Directors.
  • Greene joins the Yakima School District after having served in two executive director positions over five years in the Highline School District (located in the greater Seattle area).
  • Serving a diverse population of over 16,000 students, the Yakima School District is the 19th largest school district in Washington, the fourth largest in Eastern Washington, and the second largest Latino-majority district in the state.
  • He will look to transition to the District as quickly as possible, but is officially scheduled to take on the duties of superintendent of the Yakima School District in early July.

Bright Now! Dental Opens Its First Office in Kennewick, WA

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
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The new office will be the first for the Tri-Cities region and the 23nd office in Washington state.

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  • The new office will be the first for the Tri-Cities region and the 23nd office in Washington state.
  • is one of the fastest growing dental care providers in Washington with double-digit growth in new patients over the past 12 months.
  • Dental office at 509-378-3530 or toll-free at 1-888-BRIGHT NOW (1-888-274-4486), or visit us online to schedule an appointment at our new Kennewick location.
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