U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell

The $7.7 million project is meant to transform the 1960's era building into a state-of-the-art gateway for business travelers entering the Wenatchee Valley.

While at the center, lawmakers explored the Overley Lab, where both the Cosmic Crisp apple and the WA-64 apple were first created.

Washington Democratic U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell is touting electric air travel.  Cantwell chairs an Aviation Safety committee, where she highlighted the need to invest in electric aircraft and alternative fuel sources on Wednesday.  ...