Northwest

Idaho boat inspectors on the lookout for damaging mussels

BOISE — Watercraft inspectors at Idaho roadside stations may see more traffic this season — and, potentially, more…

Agriculture

PNW representation strong among Potatoes USA board appointees

The new and reappointed members of the Potatoes USA board of directors include 14 from major producers Idaho,…

Business

As downtown plaza takes shape in Walla Walla, adjoining Main Street intersection will close

WALLA WALLA — Walawàla Plaza is starting to take shape in downtown Walla Walla. Concrete forms for landscaping…

Northwest

Anti-dam activists flood listening session on lower Snake River dams

Of about 50 people who spoke during a March 31, online public listening session on the lower Snake…

Agriculture

Industry leaders strategize apple destinations amid low exports

WENATCHEE, Wash. — Shippers continue to sell significantly fewer Washington-grown apples than average into international markets due to…

Agriculture

Idaho Potato Commission, American Diabetes Association ink partnership

EAGLE IDAHO — The American Diabetes Association has made fresh Idaho potatoes part of its Better Choices for…

Agriculture

Oregon farmer promises to give ‘100% effort’ as new NAWG president

The betterment of the ag industry has always been important to Brent Cheyne. That’s why the Klamath Falls,…

Agriculture

Local yak and bison ranchers using grant money to expand

Two Rogue Valley-born ventures — one that raises yaks and the other focusing on bison — are using…

Northwest

Federal mediation service sets listening sessions on Snake River dams

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service will have three online listening sessions on the fate of the four…

Business

Workers at Starbucks in Walla Walla want to unionize

WALLA WALLA — Workers at the Plaza Way Starbucks in Walla Walla filed a petition last week with…

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