Agriculture

Experts: Keep an eye out for invasive jumping worms

CORVALLIS — Farmers, nursery owners and wildland managers should be on the lookout for the invasive jumping worm…

Business

$100M available in grants to support Washington hospitality, lodging businesses

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Commerce announced a new grant opportunity for businesses in the…

Northwest

Walmarts across Washington to go bagless in April 2023

Paper or plastic will no longer be a question asked by Walmart cashiers across Washington as the company…

Northwest

Survey: Walla Walla residents want glass recycling, retail options and more

WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla residents want curbside glass recycling, and most are willing to pay for it.…

Northwest

Washington’s first cap-and-trade auction collects more than forecast

OLYMPIA — Washington’s first cap-and-trade auction was more lucrative for government accounts than preauction projections by the Department…

Northwest

Idaho Senate panel endorses bill to help preserve Bear Lake, existing uses

The Idaho Senate Resources and Environment Committee on March 6 endorsed a bill that would add Bear Lake…

Northwest

Uncertainty remains in Walla Walla regarding mask mandates

WALLA WALLA — The Washington State Department of Health announced on Friday, March 3, that the statewide mask…

News

Northwest Flying Saucer Film Festival seeks submissions

CHEHALIS, Wash. — The Northwest Flying Saucer Film Fest is looking for Northwest filmmakers to submit their UFO…

Northwest

Boise River flood district, fly fishing club team up on trout habitat work

BOISE — A Boise River project aims to improve trout habitat and counter some of the impact of…

Northwest

Central Oregon’s first electric school bus starts making the rounds in Bend

BEND — What sounds like an ice cream truck but brings kids to school in the morning? It…

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