Here comes a bunch of new jobs in Yakima County. That's because state money is on it's way to Yakima County to help to improve site readiness at a new Manzana Products Co. apple products processing plant in Sunnyside.

THE GOVERNOR DIRECTING THE MONEY

A press release says Governor Bob Ferguson has directed the Washington State Department of Commerce to make three awards totaling $700,000 from the Governor’s Economic Development Strategic Reserve Fund. The money for Yakima County will help create 270 new jobs in the Sunnyside area. Ferguson says the money coupled with private investment will make the "Washington's economy stronger" especially in rural and underserved communities. He says the money also supports key industries in the state as well. Other investments are being made in Clalla

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