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Running Waters Equity Fund works to increase racial equity in Walla Walla

Running Waters Equity Fund has grant and networking opportunities for organizations and individuals who are working toward racial…

Northwest

Food, timber groups oppose banning foreign ownership of Washington ag land

OLYMPIA — Banning foreign investors from buying farmland and timberland in Washington didn’t have any vocal support Tuesday…

Northwest

Panel endorses starting Greater Idaho discussions with Oregon lawmakers

Greater Idaho movement, organization detail BOISE — Adding a chunk of Eastern Oregon to Idaho should be officially…

Agriculture

Washington senator proposes ousting three state agencies from logging board

OLYMPIA — Three state agencies that report to Gov. Jay Inslee would be removed as voting members of…

Northwest

Klamath Tribes file notice to sue government

KLAMATH FALLS — More legal battles are brewing in the Klamath Basin as tribes and irrigators jockey for…

Agriculture

From exports to avian flu: Ag officials talk about issues facing Western producers

ARLINGTON, Va. — Agriculture department officials from 14 Western states met on Monday at the National Association of…

Northwest

Court documents allege man used a drill to damage car

ILWACO — Jerry L. Wright, 66, of Ilwaco, was arrested on Feb. 11 after an investigation by the…

Northwest

Humane Society weighs in on Idaho wolf management plan

Plan detail BOISE — Idaho Fish and Game’s draft wolf management plan was attacked by the Humane Society…

Business

Walla Walla’s Bed Bath and Beyond on list of 87 company closures

WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Bed Bath & Beyond at 1630 W. Poplar St. did not escape…

Northwest

Polar Plunge in Bend draws crowds in support of Special Olympics Oregon

BEND — Many brave souls jumped into the frigid Deschutes River for the annual Polar Plunge at Riverbend…

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