Newhouse named wine caucus co-chair

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, was named co-chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus in the 118th Congress, a job he will share with Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, according to a statement from Newhouse’s office.s “As a proud grape grower, I know firsthand the strong economic contributions made by the grape and wine producers and the issues our industry faces,” Newhouse said in the statement. “I am honored to represent the flourishing, high-quality wine region of Central Washington. I look forward to working with Thompson to ensure the nation’s wine industry – from grape growers to winemakers and sellers –can continue to thrive and grow.”

Celebrating National Small Business Week

“Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy.”

One-size-fits-all minimum wage hike hurts rural Central Washington

Last week, the House of Representatives voted on the Raise the Wage Act, which would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, despite warnings from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office that this would result in the loss of nearly 4 million American jobs.

Participating in Ye Olde Grant County Faire

Society of Creative Anachronism researches, recreates history

PBS' 'Masterpiece' marks 50th year with challenges ahead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As PBS’ “Masterpiece” marks its 50th anniversary Sunday, the drama and mystery showcase could rest on its reputation built with acclaimed programs including “I, Claudius” and “Elizabeth R" and polished anew by surprising pop-culture hits “Sherlock” and “Downton Abbey.”

PBS' 'Masterpiece' marks 50th year with challenges ahead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As PBS’ “Masterpiece” marks its 50th anniversary Sunday, the drama and mystery showcase could rest on its reputation built with acclaimed programs including “I, Claudius” and “Elizabeth R" and polished anew by surprising pop-culture hits “Sherlock” and “Downton Abbey.”

PBS' 'Masterpiece' marks 50th year with challenges ahead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As PBS’ “Masterpiece” marks its 50th anniversary Sunday, the drama and mystery showcase could rest on its reputation built with acclaimed programs including “I, Claudius” and “Elizabeth R" and polished anew by surprising pop-culture hits “Sherlock” and “Downton Abbey.”

PBS' 'Masterpiece' marks 50th year with challenges ahead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As PBS’ “Masterpiece” marks its 50th anniversary Sunday, the drama and mystery showcase could rest on its reputation built with acclaimed programs including “I, Claudius” and “Elizabeth R" and polished anew by surprising pop-culture hits “Sherlock” and “Downton Abbey.”

Creatively cut the fat: substitute with apples

(ARA) - Looking to eat better? Tried low-fat and reduced-sodium products, but they just don't taste the same? If you want to modify your diet without giving up the tastes you love, substituting natural ingredients, rather than modified versions of unhealthy ingredients, could do the trick.

Beaumont Cellars founder: “I want to keep it fun”

QUINCY - The popularity of Beaumont Cellars wines has grown rapidly during the winery's short history, and Katie Beaumont is proud and excited about what her husband Pete has done.

Wildfires again threaten business in California wine country

HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — With an early harvest already underway, a wildfire a few miles west of John Bucher's ranch added new urgency to getting his pinot noir grapes off the vine. If flames didn't do any damage to the delicate fruit, ash and smoke certainly could.

Wildfires again threaten business in California wine country

HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — With an early harvest already underway, a wildfire a few miles west of John Bucher's ranch added new urgency to getting his pinot noir grapes off the vine. If flames didn't do any damage to the delicate fruit, ash and smoke certainly could.

Wildfires again threaten business in California wine country

HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — With an early harvest already underway, a wildfire a few miles west of John Bucher's ranch added new urgency to getting his pinot noir grapes off the vine. If flames didn't do any damage to the delicate fruit, ash and smoke certainly could.

Wildfires again threaten business in California wine country

HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — With an early harvest already underway, a wildfire a few miles west of John Bucher's ranch added new urgency to getting his pinot noir grapes off the vine. If flames didn't do any damage to the delicate fruit, ash and smoke certainly could.

Quick, easy ways to add flavor and zest to your meals

(ARA) - Americans are all about flavor, especially when it comes to making mealtime an exciting experience. In fact, 61 percent love getting creative in the kitchen, according to the recent Lawry's "What's Your Flavor" survey.

Fit business

Ephrata businessman keeps Ephrata fitness thriving

EPHRATA - Born and raised in Ephrata, Mike Scellick has operated several businesses in town and learned how to adapt and change over the years to keep them thriving. “You get to that point that you’ve got to have energy and you’ve got to be creative and keep evolving, programs and that kind of stuff, and once you stop, your business starts sliding,” he said. Scellick owns the Ephrata Athletic Club, Studio Fitness and the Nat Washington House. He also owned Sole Performance for many years before selling it to Kelsey Gribble recently. Scellick said when he first bought the Ephrata Athletic Club in the 70s, at only 23 years old, he had been an employee for the business in between attending classes at Big Bend Community College. “I was the boy that cleaned in the club,” Scellick said...

Review: Canadian melody maker Ron Sexsmith finds serenity

Ron Sexsmith, “Hermitage" (Cooking Vinyl)

Review: Canadian melody maker Ron Sexsmith finds serenity

Ron Sexsmith, “Hermitage" (Cooking Vinyl)

Review: Canadian melody maker Ron Sexsmith finds serenity

Ron Sexsmith, “Hermitage" (Cooking Vinyl)

Review: Canadian melody maker Ron Sexsmith finds serenity

Ron Sexsmith, “Hermitage" (Cooking Vinyl)