The Economic Impact of Company Closures on Rural Communities

Lt. Governor Owen, chair of the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, reviews briefing materials prior to the Oct. 9 meeting in Republic.

Lt. Governor Owen, chair of the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, asks one of the presenters a question during the session.

Lt. Gov. Owen gives a presentation on how the state stepped in two help during a timber industry recession that impacted much of southwest Washington about 25 years ago.

Kettle River Mill Superintendent Cortney Gill provides the committee with an overview of how the plant turns gold ore embedded in rock to a highly refined gold brick.

Brent Pendleton of the Lt. Governor's staff takes his turn holding the brick.

Superintendent Cortney Gill, left, with Rep. Norma Smith

Superintendent Cortney Gill with LCEDIR members during tour