Jaime Skelton is a Regional Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media serving Tri-Cities, Yakima, and Wenatchee, Washington. She has worked in online publishing for 14 years as a writer and editor, initially covering the video game industry but now covering local news in Central and Eastern Washington. She has a particular passion for environmental issues.
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Oregon Hatchery Vandalized: Estimated 18,000 Salmon Dead From Poisoning
What might have started as a simple act of vandalism has resulted in the loss of over 18,000 young salmon in Oregon.
Baby humpback whale appears for the first time in Washington
It's a joyous occasion as Washington and Canadian residents celebrate the arrival of the first humpback whale calf of 2024.
Bird Flu Found In Pasteurized Milk; Livestock Testing Mandated
The FDA has detected traces of the bird flu virus in pasteurized milk, and issued a new mandatory testing rule for livestock.
Bountiful Washington Apple Crops Facing Price Struggles
Apple growers are expressing concerns as high supply and lower demand are resulting in slower sales at lower prices.
Amber Alert Issued In Connection to Wiley School Shooting
This evening, the Washington State Patrol issued an Amber Alert for the abduction of one-year-old Roman Huizar.
WSDA Visits Neighborhoods For Japanese Beetle Treatment Consent
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is "pounding the pavement" to get consent forms signed for Japanese beetle eradication treatment.
Why You Should Love Driving Washington’s Country Roads
Hate city driving? We all do - but there's driving that can help you fall in love with the open road.
Washington State Officials Declare Drought Emergency
Washington State has issued an emergency drought declaration for the remainder of 2024.
Honeybees Offer Healing at Oregon’s Blanchet Farm
One small farm in Oregon is offering help for addiction recovery through a Green Care program focused primarily on bee-keeping.
[ALERT] Cream Cheese Stuffed Bagels Recalled from Washington Stores
These two bagel products from Feel Good Foods, sold widely in Washington, might actually contain gluten.