Northwest

Crews continue to battle Tunnel 5 Fire in Columbia River Gorge

WHITE SALMON, Wash. — A wildfire sparked Sunday, July 2, near White Salmon, Washington, continues to burn near…

Agriculture

Walla Walla sweet onion harvest underway

WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla sweet onion harvest is a third of the way through, an industry leader…

Business

Marcus Whitman Hotel: New owners pledge to keep historic atmosphere during interior updates

WALLA WALLA — The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Walla Walla is upgrading and updating…

Northwest

Washington leads in gas prices and carbon fee

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington has solidified its position as the state with the highest average gasoline prices in…

Northwest

Dam demolition begins on Klamath River

KLAMATH, Calif. — The first of four hydroelectric dams slated for removal on the Klamath River is coming…

Northwest

Hydropower advocate crosses swords with anti-dam activists

VANCOUVER, Wash. — It’s easy to believe Kurt Miller, friendly and quick to smile, when he says, “I’m…

Northwest

Idaho wolf depredation board paves way for rancher-led projects

BOISE — Idaho ranchers soon will have another wolf-control tool available. The state Wolf Depredation Control Board on…

Northwest

College Place Public Schools prepares for major population growth

COLLEGE PLACE — College Place Public Schools is getting ready for significant population growth over the next few…

Northwest

Lawmakers question Snake River dam mediation secrecy

RICHLAND, Wash. — U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz led Republican lawmakers during a field hearing Monday, June 26, in…

Northwest

Boise District BLM responds to seven fires as higher-risk season arrives

BOISE — Seven grass and brush fires totaling a combined 317 acres started June 25 in southwest Idaho,…

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