“Dump Hunger” Continues to Grow With New Partners, More Locations and Larger Goal

MERIDIAN, Idaho – Momentum continues to build for the fourth annual “Dump Hunger” food drive as Western States and Albertsons set the most aggressive goal in its history, add Wells Fargo as a partner and expand the number of locations and opportunities to donate. With a goal to generate awareness and fill the bed of four... READ MORE »

Stephen Bauman Wins First Ever Western States Heavy Equipment Rodeo

Bauman earns “Best Equipment Operator” title, drives off with 2011 Ford F-250 August 30, 2011 (Meridian, ID) – Stephen Bauman won the first ever Western States Rodeo championship on August 27, driving away with the 2011 Ford F-250 pickup truck grand prize and earning the title of best heavy equipment operator in the territories Western... READ MORE »

Western States Announces Heavy Equipment Rodeo Finalists for Grand Championship

Final challenge will determine “Best Equipment Operator” and winner of 2011 Ford F-250 August 24, 2011 (Meridian, ID) – Following heavy equipment skill challenges held at 12 rodeo events across Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, Western States Cat announced the finalists for its first ever Western States Rodeo championship to be held on August 27,... READ MORE »

Western States Challenges Equipment Operators to Prove Skills During Rodeo Events

Winners to battle for “Best Equipment Operator” title and 2011 Ford F-250 grand prize May 11, 2011 (Meridian, ID) – Western States Cat announced today its first ever Western States Rodeo with challenges held at 12 locations across Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington to determine the best heavy equipment operators in the area. Operators will... READ MORE »

“Dump Hunger” 2011 Campaign Doubles Goal, Generates 528,319 Pounds of Food for Local Communities

Western States, Albertsons partner to raise more than a million pounds total in two years February 15, 2011 (Meridian, ID) – Western States Equipment’s “Dump Hunger” food drive more than doubled its goal of gathering 225,000 pounds of food for local food banks, ultimately raising a total of 528,319 pounds. Since its launch three years... READ MORE »