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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. …
Employers required to monitor air quality during wildfire season
OLYMPIA — Wildfires are bad news, not only for firefighters and anybody that might be in their way, but also for people who work outdoors during the summer. …
Visiting wineries in the Basin this summer
MOSES LAKE — Wine tasters around travelling the Basin have no shortage of options to choose from this summer. See below a list of local wineries from around th…
Putting on a show: There’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes of a trade expo
When the harvest is over and winter sets in, that’s the season for agricultural trade shows. From crop-specific events to the enormous Spokane Ag Show, tens of…
More thanpipes: How All American Plumbing is building a family legacy across the Columbia Basin
When a pipe bursts in Almira, a water heater fails in Grand Coulee or a homeowner in Mattawa needs help fast, Steve McUne doesn’t spend much time worrying abou…
‘We want to be the best little fair possible’: NCW Fair respects tradition while staying up to date
WATERVILLE — The NCW Fair is the sort of fair where people can stroll through the barns of livestock entries and talk to their owners, take a leisurely look at…
Benton Franklin Fair gets bigger: New arena, concerts, family fun return to Kennewick
KENNEWICK — The Benton Franklin County Fair and Rodeo will be held from August 25 to 29 this year with plenty of opportunities for fun and excitement. Executiv…
Eastern Washington fair guide 2026
This time of year, there are community fairs everywhere you turn in Eastern Washington, from homegrown events like the Hunters Community Fair all the way to th…
June 2026 Pro Rodeo Standings
MOSES LAKE — In the last month of competition, the current standings in the Columbia River circuit of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association have shifted and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association. Some com…
2026 rodeo listings
Put on your boots and hat and get ready for the 2026 rodeo season. Here’s where the riders are this year.
Commodity report for June 15, 2026
APPLE MARKET Yakima Valley & Wenatchee District, Washington Supply: Golden Delicious light; others moderate Demand: Fairly good Market: About steady Prices include palletizing and cooling