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April Connors Q & A on why she's running for a spot in 8th Legislative District

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To learn more about April Connors log onto  April Connors for State Representative (aprilforwashington.com)   1. Why are you running? I am running to move the needle for the Tri-Cities and Eastern Washington. I believe in citizen government and giving back to your community. As a successful real estate professional in the region, I feel we need smart, hard-working, competent leaders running for office who can negotiate, problem solve, critically think, and actively listen. 2. Tell me what your top priorities are? Energy and Economy. The Tri-Cities is a world leader in clean energy – from nuclear to hydroelectric we’re leading the way to energy independence. Unfortunately, the west side is trying to take it away by breaching our dams. Embracing reliable clean power not only turns the lights on but keeps them on. Energy, along with agriculture and small business, are all part of what keeps our community prosperous. Housing. The Tri-Cities has not been immune to the statewide housing cris
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4th Congressional Candidate Ben Garcia Says He Will Beat Dan Newhouse, Find Out Why He's So Sure

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For Ben Garcia, it's his early experience in life that set the foundation for who he is. "I come from a humble background. I was born and raised in rural agricultural community located in Washington State’s Yakima Valley. Both my parents originated from State of Texas. They come from migrant farm worker families, and I worked in the fields through various times in my life. My mother continues work for Ace Hardware and my father is retired union laborer," said Garcia.   Garcia was a standout athlete and always valued the concept of teamwork, something he says he will bring to the table if he wins the race in the 4th congressional district again Dan Newhouse. "I enjoyed playing football and baseball as a youth. Work was always the priority after school. As a teenager, I played sports for Sunnyside High School, and was awarded both Coaches Varsity Baseball Award and Varsity Baseball Inspirational Award. While in school, I worked on my family’s apartments, to keep them
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James Gimenez Prepares To Feed 1,000 People At Lincoln Day Dinner

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  For  Back 40 BBQ  owner, James Gimenez, cooking has always been a family tradition.    “My aunts and my grandma were always cooking. We all had a passion for cooking, but catering is a whole different ballgame. It’s the major league of cooking,” said Gimenez.   Gimenez’ Father Frank, moved his family from Los Angeles to Pasco in 1971 for a better life on a farm in Franklin County. “I've asked him numerous times. Why Pasco? He gave a one-word answer, “water".  "I don't know if you know how unique the Columbia Basin irrigation project is, but it's incredible,” said Gimenez.   Gimenez’ life on the farm laid the foundation for his values, appreciation for rural life and passion for cooking. The inspiration for his catering company’s name, Back 40 BBQ, is something he gets asked about often. “100 years ago, when a farmer was farming with a mule or a horse, it was common to only farm about 70 acres. A lot of times they put the house in the middle of the farm, th
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