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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 way…
Inside job: Local organizations discuss potential benefits of indoor farming for Central Washington
MOSES LAKE – Representatives of both the Port of Othello and the Adams County Development Council attended the 11th Annual Indoor Ag-Con March 11-12 at Las Veg…
Welcoming spring: Blossom Festival 104-year-old Wenatchee tradition
WENATCHEE — Apples, apple blossoms, parades, a car show, carnival rides, live music, crafts for children, food booths and plenty of activities will fill the st…
West Mathison: Stemilt CEO honored as 2024 Apple Citizen of the Year
WENATCHEE — The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival is a giant celebration of all things apples – but it has more serious aspects as well, like recognizing…
Low-interest loans available to cherry growers
WASHINGTON D.C. — Sweet cherry growers in Washington will be eligible for up to $500,000 in federal emergency loans following a formal disaster declaration for…
Staying booked: Small-town booksellers discuss challenges, benefits of independence
MOSES LAKE — Local small-town booksellers from Moses Lake’s Sandbox Bookstore, Wenatchee’s Ye Olde Bookshoppe and Leavenworth’s A Book For All Seasons talked a…
Sila’s Moses Lake plant opening on track
MOSES LAKE — According to Sila Nanotechnologies Vice President Chris Dougher, the opening of Sila’s Moses Lake manufacturing plant, which will eventually mass …
Apple growers see large export market, challenges
MOSES LAKE — According to Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney, it is still too early in the year to make a firm apple crop prediction…
Officials: Eastern Washington could be clean energy hub
MOSES LAKE — Eastern Washington could be ground zero for clean energy, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, said Feb. 22. “I think there’s going to be a corri…
Automating agriculture: Experimentation, innovation keys to Moses Lake company’s business in evolving apple industry
MOSES LAKE — Automated Ag owner JJ Dagorret said the theory behind the equipment his company sells is very simple. “Extremely simple, almost like a lawn mo…
WA to study viability of ag mental health hotline
OLYMPIA — In a move aimed at supporting farmers amidst rising demands for mental health resources, the Washington state legislature allocates funds in the fisc…