Agriculture

Washington commissioner backs off claim ranchers put cattle in harm’s way

A Washington Fish and Wildlife commissioner stepped back Tuesday from a claim she made at a commission meeting…

Northwest

Idaho governor signs broadband internet funding bill

BOISE — Idaho will spend nearly $125 million on broadband internet infrastructure under Senate Bill 1129, which Gov.…

Agriculture

Range-riding director: We need more collared wolves in NE Washington

Range-riders would be more effective if the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife collared more wolves, according to…

Northwest

Audit finds deficiencies in federally funded COVID-19 programs in Walla Walla County

WALLA WALLA — A recent report by the Office of the Washington State Auditor found weaknesses in Walla…

Northwest

‘Neighbor war’: Stalking order, threats and hearings

A “neighbor war” in the Buckhorn Springs area south of Ashland has led to nine alleged code violations…

Agriculture

Owners, operators of Walla Walla County garden centers prepare for change of season

Editor’s note: The headline to this story was updated to more accurately reflect the location of the garden…

Business

Renovations set to start this month at former Arby’s location in Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA — Tyas Construction on behalf of Del Taco applied for a commercial alteration permit earlier this…

Agriculture

Washington’s cap-and-trade auction nearly turned on ’emergency valve’

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington’s first cap-and-trade auction should be a warning the program will be expensive, a petroleum…

Agriculture

Washington conservation commission fires director

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Conservation Commission on March 15 fired executive director Chris Pettit, who had…

Agriculture

Supply chain problems, high prices linger

FRUITLAND, Idaho — A hard-won radiator made farmer Ron Mio almost as happy as a bumper crop. At…

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