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Proposed bill could put transitional kindergarten program in Walla Walla at risk

WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla School District officials are working to change a bill that — if passed…

Agriculture

Easterday asks judge for chance to prove Tyson owes him

RICHLAND, Wash. — Ex-cattleman Cody Easterday, in prison for defrauding Tyson Fresh Meats, will prove he has a…

Agriculture

Washington bill to protect environmental groups criticized

OLYMPIA — Two county commissioners and a tribe’s lawyer urged Washington senators Monday, March 13, to reject a…

Business

Raising the roof: New Portland International Airport terminal showcases engineered wood

PORTLAND — From its conception, the new mass timber roof at Portland International Airport was meant to evoke…

Northwest

Walla Walla hires Robert Francis as deputy city manager

Robert “Bob” Francis will join the city of Walla Walla on Monday, April 3, as deputy city manager…

Northwest

Efforts to replace Washington’s Columbia County Jail still years away

DAYTON, Wash. — Efforts to build a new criminal justice building in town for Columbia County are still…

Agriculture

Groundwater replacement system design reaches 60% milestone

MOSES LAKE, Wash. — A group of Eastern Washington farmers planning to replace declining well water with water…

Northwest

Whitman College students clash over artificial turf field

WALLA WALLLA — Students at Whitman College in Walla Walla are opposing the installation of an artificial turf…

Northwest

La Nina steps aside after three-year run; El Nino on horizon

WASHINGTON — The National Weather Service on Thursday, March 9, declared an end to a La Nina that…

Northwest

Idaho committee endorses resolution opposing large wind project

BOISE — The Idaho House Environment, Energy and Technology Committee advanced a resolution to oppose development of the…

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