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Newhouse reintroduces Farm Workforce Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan bill to make hiring and retaining foreign farm workers more feasible was introduce…
Apple harvest 2024 close to recent norms, high in quality
ROYAL CITY — With the end of harvest in sight, it looks like 2024 is going to be a good year when it comes to the quality of Washington apples. “It’s a gre…
PNVA Conference and Trade show to blossom in Kennewick this November
KENNEWICK — The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Annual Conference and Trade Show is set to welcome participants this Nov. 13 and 14 at the Three Rivers…
Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days brings big names
WALLA WALLA — Fair time is in the air and the recently held Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days was definitely one for the books. From rides to roping, there we…
Othello Straw Maze the place for classic scary fun
OTHELLO — The straw maze sponsored by the Othello Rodeo Association is truly a family event, starting with the design. Straw maze chair Paula Robertson said …
New grant will help researchers protect apples, pears from extreme climate events
WENATCHEE — Washington State University scientists will lead nationwide research addressing the impact of extreme temperatures on apple and pear crops. Lee…
Small stores hold on, hold together tiny communities
MOSES LAKE — The small communities of eastern Washington have steadily gotten smaller in the last century as cars and trucks replaced railroads and people bega…
Basin Business Journal commodity report for Oct. 17, 2024
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON APPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Honeycrisp wide range of prices. Prices include palletizing and cooling. Fuji WA Extra Fancy cartons 12 3-lb film ba…
Pacific Power grants funds for STEM programs
WASHINGTON, OREGON, CALIFORNIA — The Pacific Power Foundation has announced that it will grant more than $240,000 to various nonprofit organizations and commun…
Electrify Expo offers surprising options
SEATTLE — The Electrify Expo welcomed thousands of visitors at the University of Washington’s campus. Vendors offering everything from battery-operated scooter…
Ritzville rodeo results
RITZVILLE — The 2024 Ritzville Rodeo paid out close to $19,000 to cowboys and cowgirls competing in various events, according to Aces Wild Pro Rodeo’s press re…