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After some rough years, apple market may be improving in 2026
OTHELLO — It’s been a rough few years for apple and pear growers, but 2026 looks like it could bring better news. …
Early potato harvests looking strong for 2026
Pro rodeo standings for September 2026
MOSES LAKE — The competition across the Columbia River circuit has caused the current standings of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women’s P…
Klompen Farms named Hay King and Queen at Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — Klompen Farms of Royal City is the 2026 hay-growing champion of Grant County. Owners Bob and Anne Wieldraayer were named Hay King and Queen at…
Connecting farmers and consumers in Quincy
QUINCY — The purpose of Quincy’s Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day remains what it has been since it began in 1981. “The whole point is to connect the farmer …
Yakima Valley’s Rattlesnake Hills AVA is producing exceptional grapes – and wine
YAKIMA — Across the Rattlesnake Hills American Viticultural Area near Zillah, vineyard owners were preparing for what many expect to be another strong vintage.…
The faces of the Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Fair is a celebration of livestock, exhibits and competition; but at its heart, it is a celebration of people. From first-time ex…
Quincy Farmer Consumer Awareness Day celebration Sept. 12
QUINCY — Leia Watkins, chair of the Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day committee, said the purpose of the annual Quincy celebration is the same as it’s been since t…
Ritzville Rodeo & Wheat Land Communities’ Fair set for Labor Day weekend 2026
RITZVILLE — The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair and Ritzville Rodeo will return to Ritzville over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-6, 2026, bringing together residents …
As drought persists, Washington seeks new water strategies
With one year after another of high temperatures and low reservoir levels, growers and experts are looking for ways to adjust. “We’re in the fourth year of…