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Investigation of Walla Walla mayor takes winding route, leads to no charges

A misdemeanor criminal investigation involving Walla Walla’s mayor was reviewed by two city attorneys and a county prosecutor…

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Walla Walla balloonist offers insight into thrill of floating

Jerry Cummins is afraid of heights, yet he said he feels the most at peace 1,000 feet up…

Agriculture

Simplot feedlot in SW Idaho subject of Clean Water Act suit

Complaint detail BOISE — An environmental group has accused the J.R. Simplot Co.’s cattle feedlot in Grand View,…

News

Fuel expected to stay below last summer’s record highs

Gasoline will be about 20% cheaper than last summer’s record-setting prices, the U.S. Energy Information Administration has predicted.…

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Washington man to embark on second cross-country tractor trek for Parkinson’s

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Last May, Mike Adkinson of Whatcom County braved a 1,700-mile journey from Washington to…

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‘Fire is a family’: ODF sends local crews to firestorm in Alberta, Canada

The Oregon Department of Forestry is sending 22 firefighters to Alberta, Canada — including 11 from Southern Oregon…

Agriculture

Idaho, federal wildfire agencies update cooperative agreement

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Lands will provide primary wildfire protection on more land under an updated…

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Walla Walla looks to expand tax exemption program used by Lodge developers

The Lodge, a colossal apartment building that added 137 units to downtown Walla Walla in 2021, might not…

Agriculture

Lawsuit: Tyson exploited Easterday’s face, name and fame

Cody Easterday’s lawyers refiled a lawsuit May 5 against Tyson Fresh Meats, sharpening allegations that the Arkansas-based company…

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$24 million study to look at future energy, water use in Idaho

Idaho researchers will receive $24 million for a new project looking at how energy and water use in…

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