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4 weeks ago | 
theproducenews.com | Lindsey Smith
By Lindsey Smith May 30, 2025 As the 2025 cherry season begins, growers across the industry have a positive outlook. With improved weather conditions, increased crop volume, expanded packing capabilities and strategic marketing programs, the region’s top cherry producers are preparing for what many expect to be a standout year. Crop estimates across the Northwest point to one of the largest harvests in a decade.
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1 month ago | 
theproducenews.com | Lindsey Smith
As the 2025 cherry season ramps up, Stemilt Growers is positioning itself for success with a robust Washington crop, extended marketing opportunities and premium branded programs tailored to today’s retail needs. “This year is shaping up to be quite different than the last two cherry seasons,” said Brianna Shales, marketing director at Stemilt.
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1 month ago | 
theproducenews.com | Lindsey Smith
With cherry season on the horizon, Superfresh Growers is taking a measured, strategic approach to what promises to be a high-quality and promotable Northwest crop. Leveraging a network of orchards across multiple elevations and regions, the company is focused on delivering a steady supply and standout flavor throughout the summer retail window. “This year’s Northwest cherry crop is expected to be similar to last year’s harvest,” said Cat Gipe-Stewart, director of marketing.
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1 month ago | 
theproducenews.com | Lindsey Smith
With a larger crop, ideal growing conditions and added operational firepower, CMI Orchards is entering the 2025 cherry season with high expectations and a plan to help retailers capture every opportunity. From early-season promotions to late-summer supply, the company is well-positioned to meet consumer demand with premium quality and seamless execution.
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1 month ago | 
mcsweeneys.net | Lindsey Smith
Come closer, grandchild. Thanks for visiting me one last time before I die. I’ve lived a great life. I climbed Mt. Everest, founded a Fortune 500 company, and had six amazing children. But there’s one mistake that haunts me: not spending more of my life creating, entering, and re-entering passwords. I’m ashamed to admit that for decades, I coasted by with a couple of passwords scribbled on a Post-it next to my laptop.
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1 month ago | 
theproducenews.com | Lindsey Smith
With Northwest cherry volume expected to hit one of its highest levels in the past decade, FirstFruits Farms is entering the 2025 season with confidence and strategic focus. From expanded growing regions to vibrant consumer-facing campaigns, the company is set to help retailers maximize the high-value cherry category during peak summer weeks. “FirstFruits Farms is gearing up for another great cherry season,” said Lon Hudson, national sales director.
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1 month ago | 
keysnews.com | Lindsey Smith
With finals season here, many college and high school students are studying for class finals and end-of-year exams. One of the biggest problems among the younger generation is studying and staying on task for a long period of time. There are multiple different ways to get work done, whether it’s a unique technique or something you found on the internet. It’s best to go with what works for you. The noise level is essential for “locking in” or studying.
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1 month ago | 
interlochenpublicradio.org | Dustin Dwyer |Lindsey Smith |Michelle Jokisch Polo |April Van Buren
The jury confirmed to a judge Thursday morning that it was unable to reach an agreement on a verdict in the Christopher Schurr trial. Schurr faced a second-degree murder charge for the death of Patrick Lyoya. The jury began deliberating Monday, May 5. The next day, jurors told the judge they'd reached a deadlock. But 17th Circuit Court Judge Christina Mims told them to keep working towards a verdict. On Thursday she accepted the jury was deadlocked and said she'd declare a mistrial.
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2 months ago | 
keysnews.com | Lindsey Smith
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2 months ago | 
eia-international.org | Lindsey Smith
Lindsey Smith 14 April 2025 Senior Wildlife Campaigner African elephant populations across the continent have experienced an alarming decline in the past 50 years, as highlighted in a paper published in November 2024. African forest elephants have been impacted even more severely than their savanna cousins, with some regions reporting declines exceeding 90 per cent.
