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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. …
Water supply tightening in Washington despite wet winter
OLYMPIA — Water, water everywhere… or maybe not. The irrigation situation in Eastern Washington has made a rather sudden turnaround. “We are not in a drough…
On the road: Tourism in Washington remains vital to state’s economy
EASTERN WASHINGTON — Tourism in eastern Washington may have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic, much like the rest of the state and the rest of the world, but …
WSU, BYU release new quinoa varieties for food security, nutrition
PULLMAN — Passed from grower to grower, three new quinoa varieties co-developed at Washington State University are helping farmers in Rwanda and other African …
Basin Business Journal commodity report for July 21, 2023
Here's how agricultural commodity prices have changed in the last month:
Mobile service to improve access to large animal veterinary care
PULLMAN — A new mobile service at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital will make it easier for owners of large and agricultural animals i…
Grant County fiber expansion nears finish line
EPHRATA — A decades-long project to provide fiber optic cable, and fiber access, to most Grant County locations is almost done. Terry McKenzie, senior manager …
Eastern Washington wineries earn awards
OLYMPIA — Nearly 80 wineries located throughout Eastern Washington won numerous medals at the 2023 Washington Wine Awards, according to an announcement from th…
As fuel taxes plummet, states weigh charging by the mile
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Evan Burroughs has spent eight years touting the virtues of an Oregon pilot program charging motorists by the distance their vehicle travels rather than the gas it guzzles, yet his own mother still…
Spokane airport gets overpass grant
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Spokane International Airport will get a boost of almost $23 million, according to an announcement from Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-WA. …
Potato prices up, sales down for first quarter 2023
DENVER — The value of grocery store potato sales rose 16% during the first three months of 2023 as the total volume of sales fell by 4.4%, according to a press…