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Sen. Mark Schoesler

Schoesler applauds state CERB grant for Othello market district study

A $50,000 state grant awarded to Othello to conduct a study of a possible market district and food makers’ incubator could help the community and its agriculture-based economy, said state Sen. Mark Schoesler.

The state Community Economic Revitalization Board approved the grant for Othello at its Nov. 21 meeting, noting the grant was matched by $16,667 in local funds.

“I know that Othello is looking to secure a site in its downtown area to create a market district and food makers incubator area,” said Schoesler, R-Ritzville. “The CERB grant will help the city study how this project can best help the community, its entrepreneurs and farmers in the surrounding area. I support local farmers markets because they provide communities with the opportunity to buy and sell locally farmed or produced food and other products. These markets help Washington farmers and agriculture in general.”

Schoesler represents the 9th Legislative District, which covers all or part of Adams, Asotin, Franklin, Garfield, Spokane and Whitman counties.

Schoesler praises CERB grant, loan for Clarkston-Asotin broadband project

Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, is praising the state Community Economic Revitalization Board’s recent approval of funding for a rural broadband project benefiting Clarkston and Asotin.

During its March 21 meeting, the board chose to award a grant and loan, each in the amount of $207,285, for what is known as the Port of Clarkston to City of Asotin+ fiber expansion project.

“This is very good news for Clarkston and Asotin,” said Schoesler, whose 9th Legislative District includes both cities. “Rural broadband is as important in this century as telephone service was in the 20th century. Once this project is completed, it will really help residents and businesses in both communities.”

According to a letter from the CERB to Schoesler, the project consists of engineering and construction of approximately six miles of primarily aerial fiber. There are two build out components of the Southern expansion: Clarkston Heights to Asotin, and the Westside Expansion, Naslund Disposal Service to Field of Dreams. The CERB funds were matched by $138,190 in local resources.

The full letter from CERB to Schoesler can be viewed here.