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Washington grape growers share successes and challenges at annual field day
The Washington State Grape Society and Washington State University held their annual field day Aug. 7, hosted this year at Figgins Winery in Walla Walla. The site offered a chance for viticulturist Jason Magnaghi to talk about his new plantings on rootstocks and how the vineyard’s practice of cane burial came in clutch after the cold damage the vineyard site sustained this year.
First case of chronic wasting disease confirmed in north Idaho near Bonners Ferry
BONNERS FERRY, Idaho — North Idaho’s first confirmed case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected near Bonners Ferry. According to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), recent test results confirmed a positive case of CWD in an adult female white-tailed deer found approximately 3 miles outside of Bonners Ferry in Hunting Unit 1. The deer, discovered by a landowner in early July, marks the first known case of CWD in north Idaho.
Spokane Valley residents credit the community when accepting life savers award
SPOKANE VALLEY - The Spokane Valley Fire Department honored two individuals with life savers awards for their efforts in rescuing swimmers from the Spokane River just a few weeks ago.
Rising costs for Washington school districts outpace state funding, report finds
In recent years, districts are spending a lot more money to keep Washington’s schools running — but state funding isn’t keeping up. That’s according to a new report from the League of Education Voters, which found school districts have increased spending on staff by 19.7% between the 2019-20 and 2022-23 school years. “We’re using an […]
Gala, Granny Smith Top Apples, but Cosmic Crisp is Closing Fast
Five years into its introduction as part of the Washington State apple family the Cosmic Crisp continues to climb. First introduced in 2019, it's now nearly ten percent of the market. According to the WA State Tree Fruit Association, it was first developed as WA-38, and engineered specifically for weather...
Idaho’s Winter Forecast This Year & The Highest Chance For Snow
Winter is coming, and if you're in Idaho or the Pacific Northwest, you might be curious about what to expect. Let's break down the Farmers' Almanac winter forecast in a way that's easy to digest. First, Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, including Washington and Oregon, are in for some mixed...
Idahoans to Receive Another $76.5 Million in Property Tax Relief
BOISE – Governor Brad Little said Tuesday that Idaho closed the books on Fiscal Year 2024 with another strong performance, further reinforcing Idaho’s economic strength, prudent budgeting, and focus on the taxpayer. Idahoans will receive an additional estimated $76.5 million in property tax relief moving forward on top...
FIRE REPORT: Retreat Fire remains steady as containment improves
Aug. 14—NACHES — The Retreat Fire is the largest fire in Washington as of Tuesday. The fire has scorched 45,600 acres of land but is 70% contained as of Tuesday — a 10% improvement from the prior day. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. According to the 2024 Retreat Fire Morning Update for Aug. 13, firefighters successfully conducted tactical firing operations along the western ...
Moses Lake Roundup begins Thursday
Aug. 13—MOSES LAKE — The 81st Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo begins Thursday and there's no shortage of riders. "We had a record number of contestant entries this year, 583, which is probably close to 60, 70 more than we had last year," said Tyler Brown, treasurer of the Moses Lake Roundup Board. The rodeo follows the Agri-Service Demo Derby, which is happening today and tomorrow in the rodeo ...
Votes show likely Herrera Beutler vs Upthegrove in race for lands commissioner
(The Center Square) – In a race that remains too close to call for the second-place finisher, Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler has secured her top spot for Washington state’s next public lands commissioner. As of Tuesday, the former member of Congress has just under 22% of the vote total. While it appeared just after the […]
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