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Summer resorts and vacation guide

For those already on vacation or looking for a summer getaway, Eastern Washington and the surrounding area feature…

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago
Tariffs, other factors challenge lumber industry

MOSES LAKE — The lumber industry provides important services that impact the lives of many and the recent introduction on tariffs and trade concerns has left m…

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
Eastern Washington irrigation directory

MOSES LAKE - As farms finish tilling, start planting and start tapping into irrigation systems, having someone local to help with maintaining irrigation system…

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
Stoke Space secures funding to ensure rocket development in the Basin

MOSES LAKE — Stoke Space, an aerospace company developing the world’s first 100% reusable medium-lift rocket, announced in January that it has raised $260 mill…

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
Seven ag bills pass one chamber of WA legislature

OLYMPIA — The Washington legislative session ends on April 27, and there are several bills that have passed one chamber of the legislature and are heading to t…

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
WSU selects Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Cantwell as new president of university

PULLMAN — Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell has been appointed as the 12th president of Washington State University, following a comprehensive nationwide search that …

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
Thurston Wolfe Winery expands staff

PROSSER — Collin Meharg has joined the staff of Thurston Wolfe Winery as assistant winemaker. Meharg joins co-owner and winemaker Wade Wolfe and assistant wine…

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CWU Construction Management program is building up the skilled worker base

ELLENSBURG — Jon Hylback grew up around big equipment. His parents owned a nursery business, and he and his dad shared a love of operating tractors, backhoes, …

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
CWU geology teaching assistant receives national award for his work

ELLENSBURG - James Genero knew he wanted to study geology ever since middle school, when he first caught a certain rock hound’s lectures online. “I came t…

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
WA House passes bill to help farmers avoid paying CCA fuel taxes

(The Center Square) — The Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill in early March that attempts to fulfill a promise made years ago to the agric…

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
Commodity report for March 17, 2025

Commodity report as of March 17, 2025