Agriculture

Former Idaho farm foreman indicted for fraud, extortion

BOISE — A federal grand jury in Boise has indicted Ernesto Garibay Garza, 61, of Texas, on charges…

Northwest

Forecasters: Strong El Nino may be on the horizon

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The National Weather Service placed a bet May 11 that a strong El Nino…

Northwest

Washington joins states seeking to dim wind turbine lights

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill requiring wind-power companies to install aircraft-activated lights…

Northwest

Idaho Fish and Game Commission approves plan to reduce wolf population

BOISE — The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on May 11 adopted a wolf-management plan that calls for…

Northwest

The seed of an idea

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. — It was the first sunny weekend of spring, and 18 women representing tribes from…

Agriculture

First Washington FFA barbecue contest off to delicious start

KENNEWICK, Wash. — Secret ingredients, closely guarded. Consistent heat. And the sweet smell of ribs cooking on the…

Northwest

Idaho plans to sue Biden administration over grizzly listing

BOISE — Idaho has sent another notice of its intent to sue the federal government over the listing…

News

‘It was a blast’: Walla Walla Balloon Stampede pilots paint the sky

WALLA WALLA — The roar of propane burners echoed through the Valley Thursday, May 11, as hot air…

News

Army Corps of Engineers starts refilling Bennington Lake for summer recreation

WALLA WALLA — With water levels rising at Bennington Lake, signs of summer — kayaking, fishing, picnicking and…

Agriculture

For sale: International Wild Huckleberry Association

OROFINO, Idaho — The International Wild Huckleberry Association is for sale. Husband and wife team of Mal and…

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