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
Dairy Farmers Of Washington Launch “Ice Cream Trail”
The Dairy Farmers of Washington have revealed the "Washington Ice Cream Trail," featuring local ice cream, gelato, and frozen yogurt shops in the Evergreen State.
Wallace Walker Fire in Franklin County Contained at 820 Acres
The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center and Franklin County Fire Departments have confirmed that the Wallace Walker fire is now fully contained.
RECALL: Popular Raw Pet Food Recalled For Listeria Concerns
Viva Raw, an online raw pet food distributor, has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of one of its products due to Listeria contamination.
Tri-Cities to host World Horseshoe Pitching Championships this summer
Tri-Cities will host the 2024 National Horseshoe Pitching Association's World Tournament - welcoming over 500 competitors for global glory.
Oregon’s Farm Real Estate Values Surge Past National Average
Thanks to the USDA Census of Agriculture, and analysis from an OSU professor, we now know that Oregon's farm real estate values are increasing at a great pace.
Ag Secretary Emphasizes Importance of Biosecurity against H5N1 Threat
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has emphasized the need for biosecurity in ag operations in light of H5N1 (bird flu).
Ranching With Grizzly Bears: Lessons from Montana
Ranchers and small communities will have to learn to co-exist with bears. But there's more to it than just grabbing a gun and praying for the best. Here's how Montana is making things work.
Oregon’s Top 20 Agricultural Commodities: From Crabs to Horticulture
Oregon offers a wide variety of agricultural products - over 225 commodities, including livestock, seafood, grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Celebrating George Bush, Black American Farmer of the PNW
George Bush was a founding farmer of the Pacific Northwest - despite the challenges of his mixed-raced heritage.
“Whatcom This Whey” Dairy Tours Welcome Community on June 15
The Dairy Farmers of Washington, in collaboration with its partners, is hosting a free event day in Whatcom County on Saturday, June 15, from 10 am to 4 pm.