News
Read recent and past articles from Basin Business Journal here
4th Congressional candidates outline different approaches to agriculture, industry and trade
MOSES LAKE — Agriculture remains the economic foundation of Washington’s 4th Congressional District, and both Repu…
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
Cattle report for June 11, 2026
MARKET NOTES Not enough feeder cattle for accurate trend comparison Feeder cattle futures up $3.25–$5.27 CME Feeder Index: $370.10 (June 10) Cows 1.00–3.00 lower; bulls firm Active trade with good de…
Taste of tradition: Country Mercantile celebrates 30 years
PASCO — The smell of fresh waffle cones, rows of glossy caramel apples and bins of peak-season fruit greet visitors stepping through the doors of Country Merca…
Lacewing IPM clinics scheduled for June
ROYAL CITY — The results of a three-year trial to test the use of lacewings to control orchard pests will be the subject of three field days in North Central W…