Jaime Skelton is the Regional Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media in Washington, covering Tri-Cities, Yakima, and Wenatchee. She has worked in online publishing for 14 years as a writer and editor, previously covering the video game industry. She now focuses on local news in the Pacific Northwest. Jaime has a passion for life sciences and environmental issues, and has previously volunteered for various conservation efforts. Since 2020, Jaime has worked extensively on helping map the mouse and zebrafish brain (Eyewire). In 2023, she was one of the 16 citizen scientists that helped complete the Drosophila connectome as part of the Flywire Consortium, offering the first full 3D model of the drosophila brain and optic neurons.
Jaime Skelton
Idaho Cattle Association: Grass Futurity Competition Begins Soon
The Idaho Cattle Association (ICA) is preparing to start its 2024 Grass Futurity competition.
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.
This Weekend: Visit Oregon Ag Fest, With Free Fun Events For Kids
This weekend - Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28 - families can head to Salem, Oregon for the annual Oregon Ag Fest.
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.
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.
Cattle Imports Restricted In The PNW Due To HPAI, BIAV Fears
Oregon joins Idaho in restricting cattle imports from BIAV affected states, while Washington remains watchful.
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.
UPDATED RECALL ALERT: ADM Animal Nutrition Recall Affecting Oregon, Idaho Distributors
A new recall alert has been issued by ADM Animal Nutrition affecting several brands and types of livestock and poultry feed.