Columbia Basin

Grant County's 9-1-1 Communications Center First in Wash. State to Adopt NextGen Call Handling Platform

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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MOSES LAKE, Wash., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multi Agency Communications Center (MACC 911) serving Grant County in the Columbia Basin now employs the most technologically advanced emergency communications system in Washington state, becoming the first agency in the state to launch Carbyne APEX. The Next Generation 9-1-1 call management software gives MACC 911 significantly greater communication capabilities, including GPS, live video, text-to-chat, and real-time translation.

Key Points: 
  • The Next Generation 9-1-1 call management software gives MACC 911 significantly greater communication capabilities, including GPS, live video, text-to-chat, and real-time translation.
  • Such surges often force other callers with different emergencies to be placed on hold, especially during times when the center is understaffed.
  • In what is normally a 12- to 18-month process to install a NextGen technology platform, MACC 911 sought a faster timeline.
  • We're honored to work with MACC 911 staff who show such dedication and professionalism, and we are proud to help MACC 911 be a state and national leader in emergency communications."

Group14 Technologies Appoints Moses Lake Native Don Kersey as Plant Manager

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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WOODINVILLE, Wash., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Group14 Technologies, the leading global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, today announced the appointment of Don Kersey as plant manager at its second commercial U.S. Battery Active Materials factory (BAM-2), which is located in Moses Lake, WA. As plant manager, Kersey will oversee all Moses Lake operations across the manufacturing, engineering and maintenance teams at BAM-2, which is currently on track to finish construction in 2024 and expected to be the world's largest factory for advanced silicon battery materials.

Key Points: 
  • As plant manager, Kersey will oversee all Moses Lake operations across the manufacturing, engineering and maintenance teams at BAM-2, which is currently on track to finish construction in 2024 and expected to be the world's largest factory for advanced silicon battery materials.
  • Thanks to companies like Group14 that are building factories and creating new jobs, I see it actually happening now," said Don Kersey, who was born and raised in Moses Lake.
  • Prior to joining Group14, he also served as Executive Director at the Port of Moses Lake.
  • "During his time in leadership roles at key institutions in Moses Lake, Don has built a stellar reputation and successful career helping companies scale," said Eric Robinson, COO at Group14 Technologies.

Governments of Canada and British Columbia invest over $58 million to bring high-speed Internet to over 5,400 households

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The governments of Canada and British Columbia are bringing high-speed Internet access to underserved communities.

Key Points: 
  • The governments of Canada and British Columbia are bringing high-speed Internet access to underserved communities.
  • This funding is part of an existing agreement between the governments of Canada and British Columbia.
  • This investment will provide reliable high-speed Internet access, through the Columbia Basin Trust, to over 5,400 underserved homes in 59 British Columbia communities."
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested nearly $525 million in connectivity projects in British Columbia.

Columbia Basin Hydropower and Avista partner on new clean energy contract

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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SPOKANE, Wash, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista and Columbia Basin Hydropower (CBHP) finalized a contract recently for renewable hydropower from hydroelectric facilities owned by the three Columbia Basin Irrigation Districts.

Key Points: 
  • SPOKANE, Wash, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista and Columbia Basin Hydropower (CBHP) finalized a contract recently for renewable hydropower from hydroelectric facilities owned by the three Columbia Basin Irrigation Districts.
  • The contract increases Avista’s carbon-free resources in its energy portfolio, helping achieve the company’s clean electricity goals and supporting Washington state’s adoption of the Clean Energy Transformation Act that increases utilities’ supply of clean energy through 2045.
  • We are proud to work with Columbia Basin Hydropower to bring even more clean, reliable power to our customers,” said Scott Kinney, Avista’s vice president of energy resources.
  • CBHP was created and organized by the Columbia Basin Irrigation Districts (East Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District, and South Columbia Basin Irrigation District) in 1982 as a separate legal entity authorized by the Washington state legislature.

Nearly 40 Letters Sent in Support of WSDOT's $15 Million Budget Submission to Governor Inslee and OFM for the Connell Rail Interchange Project

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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The Connell Rail Interchange is a key rail interchange in Eastern Washington where the Columbia Basin rail line intersects with BNSF Railway's Lakeside Subdivision line, which runs between Spokane and Pasco, Wash.

Key Points: 
  • The Connell Rail Interchange is a key rail interchange in Eastern Washington where the Columbia Basin rail line intersects with BNSF Railway's Lakeside Subdivision line, which runs between Spokane and Pasco, Wash.
  • The Connell Rail Interchange was built nearly 100 years ago, and the configuration of the interchange is outdated and inefficient.
  • As the track and infrastructure design for the Connell Rail Interchange Project is 100% completed, this important infrastructure project is ready for construction.
  • For more information and for copies of the letters of support, contact Patrick Boss of the Connell Rail Interchange Coalition at [email protected] or 509-593-8062.

Canada supports community-based action to improve and protect fresh water in British Columbia

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Friday, September 2, 2022
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Fresh water from lakes, rivers, and groundwater is critical for the survival of all living organisms.

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  • Fresh water from lakes, rivers, and groundwater is critical for the survival of all living organisms.
  • They are all focused on improving freshwater quality, reducing harmful substances in fresh water, and restoring and protecting freshwater ecosystem health.
  • "Protecting fresh water in Canada requires dedicated local organizations to be empowered with the resources and support they need.
  • Canada has the third largest renewable supply of fresh water in the worldabout 7 percent of the global renewable supply.

Anderson Hay & Grain Receives USDA Organic Certification to Offer Organic Timothy Hay for Small Pet Market

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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ELLENSBURG, WASH., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anderson Hay & Grain (Anderson), the leading exporter of premium hay and straw products, specializing in Timothy and alfalfa hay and grass straw products, is expanding to offer U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified organic Timothy hay through its sister company, Andy by Anderson Hay, a new company that offers high-quality hay and all-natural products for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other small pets.

Key Points: 
  • One of the First U.S. Companies to Sell USDA Certified Organic Timothy Hay Under Sister Company, Andy by Anderson Hay
    ELLENSBURG, WASH., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Anderson Hay & Grain (Anderson), the leading exporter of premium hay and straw products, specializing in Timothy and alfalfa hay and grass straw products,is expanding to offer U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified organic Timothy hay through its sister company, Andy by Anderson Hay, a new company that offers high-quality hay and all-natural products for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other small pets.
  • We saw a need and are excited to now offer our high quality hay that is certified organic and an eco-friendly option for the small pet market," said Mark Anderson, CEO of Anderson Hay & Grain and Andy by Anderson Hay (Andy).
  • Anderson Hay & Grain, Co., Inc. is the leading exporter of premium hay and straw products, specializing in Timothy and alfalfa hay and grass straw products.
  • Andy by Anderson Hay specializes in selling high-quality farm-fresh USDA certified organic and natural Timothy hay, alfalfa, bedding, and other food for rabbits, guinea pigs and the small pet market online.

Port of Warden Unveils New Map Highlighting its Connections to Interstate 90 and SR 17 and its Considerable Infrastructure

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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In particular, the Port of Warden's new map more clearly shows how Port of Warden's boundaries cross Interstate 90 and Wheeler Road to the north, encompassing the U-Road and I-90 Freeway Interchange.

Key Points: 
  • In particular, the Port of Warden's new map more clearly shows how Port of Warden's boundaries cross Interstate 90 and Wheeler Road to the north, encompassing the U-Road and I-90 Freeway Interchange.
  • Furthermore, the Port's boundaries touch Potholes Reservoir, a major irrigation storage reservoir to the west of Warden.
  • Nearly 100,000 people live within 35 miles of Warden, WA, while about 500,000 people reside within 70 miles of Warden.
  • Additionally, the Port of Warden is close to major regional airports in Pasco, Washington and Spokane, Washington.

Columbia Basin Bioscience Plans to Meet Increased Hemp Demand for 2022 Season

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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HERMISTON, Ore., March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Basin Bioscience (CBB), the countrys largest vertically integrated hemp producer, announced today the company is upping hemp production for the 2022 season.

Key Points: 
  • HERMISTON, Ore., March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Basin Bioscience (CBB), the countrys largest vertically integrated hemp producer, announced today the company is upping hemp production for the 2022 season.
  • Columbia Basin is well-positioned to supply premium brands looking for ingredients made from the highest quality hemp, farmed via sustainable organic practices in this boom.
  • Current production has increased from 4,000 kilograms per month to 7,000 kilograms (15,000 pounds) per month of CBD isolate to meet rapidly rising demand.
  • About Columbia Basin Bioscience: Based in Hermiston, Oregon, Columbia Basin Bioscience is a wholesale supplier redefining the standards of quality, transparency, and certainty in the CBD industry, all at a scale that is unprecedented.