New state numbers show Yakima has the fastest growing economy in the state.  Hey, somebody has to feed all those workers and in the process they'll create nearly 200 more jobs in the area.

A new Winco grocery store is scheduled  to open in Union Gap  in the near future and the company announced that it will begin taking resumes and applications starting February 1.

Winco says they are hiring 180 employees and job seekers are asked to apply online and be ready for any potential job interview to take place at Yakima County WorkSource.

Requirements listed : Applicants must pass a drug and background check, be eligible to work in the U.S and applicant must be 18 years old for many positions but there will be some job for teenagers.

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