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Officials investigate another arson in Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla police are investigating yet another arson case after a fire on Monday, Aug.…

Agriculture

Worried states hurry to comment on EPA pesticide controls

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency rebuffed state officials who sought more time to digest the EPA’s plan…

Northwest

Walla Walla health officials look to reboot developmental disabilities committee

The Walla Walla County Department of Community Health is accepting applications for the Walla Walla Valley Developmental Disabilities…

Northwest

Hayden, Elkhorn fires burn nearly 50,000 acres in Idaho

Two large wildfires are burning in central Idaho, scorching nearly 50,000 acres. The Hayden fire, which began July…

Northwest

New union approved for Walla Walla Community College professional salaried workers

WALLA WALLA — A third union — this time for professional salaried workers — has been approved at…

Agriculture

Washington farm couple loses suit against PUD

A Washington farm couple who bought riverfront pastureland in 1993 can’t sue an electric utility for flooding allegedly…

Agriculture

Washington, U.S. agriculture host Asia-Pacific reps at Seattle conference

More than 2,000 delegates from the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member nations are in Seattle for three weeks of…

Business

Parent company of Walla Walla’ Super1Foods hit with federal labor fines

WALLA WALLA — A U.S. Department of Labor investigation into pay and employment practices at 23 stores operated…

Northwest

Advocates: Washington’s child care crisis threatens families, economy

Walla Walla — Washington’s workforce is in trouble as it faces a shortage of affordable and accessible child…

Northwest

Oregon Army National Guard’s 3-116th Cavalry Regiment hones combat skills

BOISE — The Oregon Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment, showcased its combat prowess through rigorous…

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