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Idaho governor creates council on outdoor-recreation project spending

Executive order detail Gov. Brad Little in a July 26 executive order created the Idaho Outdoor Recreation Fund…

Agriculture

Wheat harvest continues as Walla Walla County endures drought conditions

As combines zip across the dry fields of wheat in Walla Walla County, the harvest is about 30%…

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Walla Walla sees opportunities for retail, housing in evaluating new taxing district

Myra Road winds between the Walla Walla Town Center shopping area, hotels and local businesses, the Fort Walla…

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Idaho funds nearly $60 million in regional water projects

MOSCOW, Idaho — The Idaho Water Resource Board at its July 21 meeting in Moscow approved spending $59.4…

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3 Whitman College graduates named National Science Foundation fellows

WALLA WALLA — Skylar Grayson, Andreas Guerrero and Noah Kaplan — all graduates of Whitman College — were…

Northwest

WA officials warn of peak of wildfire season, expect more blazes

Washington is entering the peak of wildfire season and state officials warn — as one major fire burns…

Agriculture

California’s late cherry harvest roils industry

California’s delayed, prolonged and robust sweet cherry harvest has sent shock waves north, reportedly suppressing prices for Washington…

Northwest

Crews gain upper hand on Goldrun Fire in SW Idaho

Work that crews fighting the Goldrun Fire  completed in southwest Idaho paid off when cooler weather arrived several…

Northwest

500 firefighters tackle Newell Road Fire in Washington

KLICKITAT COUNTY, Wash. — More than 500 firefighters have been brought in for a wildfire that as of…

Agriculture

Pacific Northwest wheat farmers expect below average yields

Pacific Northwest wheat farmers expect “slightly below-average” yields as harvest gets underway, industry leaders say. Wheat stands were…

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