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WALLA WALLA, Wash., Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Castillo De Feliciana Vineyard & Winery was inspired by the Southern region of Spain called Andalucia where the majestic blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean meet with the Mediterranean Sea. The region is home to beautiful stark white buildings and Terra Cotta tile roofs of Los Pueblos Blancos. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121022/SF97464LOGO) This is the look and feeling of the newly re-designed website of...

WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A bold new approach to discipline at Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, Washington, has revolutionized the lives of its students. The film Resilient: The School Discipline Revolution in Walla Walla, WA, tells the story of how Lincoln High School, a small alternative school in Walla Walla, was able to reduce its suspension rates by 85 percent, almost entirely eliminate expulsions, and increase graduation rates. Follow...

WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Organix, Inc. of Walla Walla, Washington announced today that it has been awarded a USDA, National Food and Agriculture grant to develop a combined anaerobic digestion and aerobic conditioning system. The project will include oversight by Utah State University digester veteran Dr. Conly Hansen. "To have Conly helping us with our concept is a real privilege and I look forward to his insight in the process", says Russ Davis, Organix...

WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Organix, Inc. of Walla Walla, Washington announced today that Gerry Hood has been added to its Advisory Board to help oversee the final development and national rollout of the company's RePeet(TM) brand soil amendment. The Board is comprised of officers at Organix, financiers and industry experts. Mr. Hood was the president of the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association (CSPMA) for twenty years - from inception in 1988 until retiring...

Cougar Crest Winery of Walla Walla, WA, has been honored with a recognition by Wine & Spirits in its selection of "Year's Best." WALLA WALLA, Wash., Jan. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Announcing a special recognition appearing in the February, 2011 issue of Wine & Spirits published by Winestate Publications Inc., Cougar Crest Winery was selected for the following honor:"Year's Best" (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120113/DC35620) A spokesperson from...

SEATTLE, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines and Washington's Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance today launched a promotion for travelers using Walla Walla Regional Airport that offers two key benefits to travelers who visit one of the nation's premier wine regions. Called "Taste and Tote," the offering provides Alaska Airlines' passengers exclusive tasting fee waivers at more than 70 renowned Walla Walla wineries as well as waived baggage handling fees on Alaska Airlines for...

WALLA WALLA, Wash., Aug. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Organix, Inc. of Walla Walla, Washington announced today that it has hired Kevin Anderson to its management team in the role of Chief Operating Officer. "Kevin's experience dovetails nicely with where we are about to go as a company," explains Russ Davis, President of Organix. "I have known Kevin for 25 years and I know he has very valuable growth-company experience. Having him on board will allow me to focus more on new markets and product...

WALLA WALLA, Wash., Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Organix, Inc. of Walla Walla, Washington announced today that it has begun shipping its horticultural peat moss alternative, RePeet(TM), from a dairy in Yakima County, Washington. RePeet(TM) is manufactured from dairy fiber resulting from the anaerobic digestion of manure for renewable energy production. An anaerobic digester acts like a short term, renewable peat bog - submerging the fiber for up to 45 days. Organix further processes the...

WALLA WALLA, Wash., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- (Nasdaq: KTEC) -- Key Technology, Inc. announced today that David Camp, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jack Ehren, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the 40th Annual AeA Classic Financial Conference at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California on November 9, 2010 at the following times: Tuesday, November 9, 2010 ------------------------- 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m....

GREAT RIVER, N.Y., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Netsmart Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of software and services for health and human services organizations, today announced an agreement with the Walla Walla (Wash.) County Department of Human Services to implement Netsmart's Avatar(TM) and Connect product suites. Walla Walla selected Netsmart's Avatar behavioral health software suite as its electronic health record (EHR) to manage key clinical, financial and management...