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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…
Northwest Hay Expo offers growers tools
PASCO — Attendance was lighter than usual at this year’s Northwest Hay Expo, but for growers who made the trip, two days of presentations delivered a concentra…
Early rodeo rankings, 2026
MOSES LAKE — With the Columbia River circuit kicking off this month, some other circuits have started early and are already taking up spots in the All-Around r…
Energy expert: WA fuel prices remain high, bucking national trend
OLYMPIA – While motorists in much of the rest of the nation are seeing gas prices below $3 a gallon, drivers in Washington state continue to deal with fuel cos…
Number of licensed WA child care providers increased 36% in 5 years
The number of licensed childcare providers in Washington state has increased since 2020 from 4,768 to 6,504, a 36% increase, according to the Department of Chi…
CCA emission reductions inflated
The state Department of Ecology has admitted that a recent report on carbon emission reductions through projects financed by the Climate Commitment Act was “si…
Inflation cooled slightly in December though it remains above Fed’s target
WASHINGTON — Inflation cooled a bit last month as prices for gas and used cars fell, a sign that stubbornly elevated cost pressures are slowly easing. Consu…
International chefs tour U of I’s new Parma lab, learning how science influences spud quality
PARMA, Idaho — Oct. 22, 2025 — Thirty-one chefs from throughout the world recently toured a new laboratory at University of Idaho’s Parma Research and Extensio…
CWU alumna named 17th president of Yakima Valley College
Central Washington University alumna Dr. Teresa Rich became the 17th president of Yakima Valley College last week, shedding the interim title she has held sinc…
WSU makes nearly $4B economic impact on Washington
Washington State University generated nearly $4 billion in economic impact throughout the state of Washington in 2024. A new economic impact report by Community Attributes Inc. found the university’s total econo…
Spokane Ag show returns for 2026
SPOKANE – The annual Spokane Ag Show is returning to the Spokane Convention Center Feb. 3-5 for the 47th annual expo and 70th Pacific Northwest Farm Forum. Sho…