Washington State

Walla Walla, WA

Columbus, OH

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. To achieve a bountiful cannabis harvest, choosing the right strain is crucial. Some strains promise the biggest buds and the most abundant yields, making them ideal for growers looking to maximize their harvest. Here are some top strains known for...

The Best High-Yield Cannabis Strains for Maximum Harvests

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced changes last week to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, 2024 — changes that are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable. These improvements, part of the Enhancing...

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs for Farmers

New Jersey State

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) exits Manhattan federal court on July 16, 2024, in New York City. Menendez and his wife Nadine are accused of taking bribes of gold bars, a luxury car, and cash in exchange for using Menendez's position to help the government of Egypt and other corrupt acts according to an indictment from the Southern District of New York. The jury found Menendez guilty on all counts. (Adam Gray | Getty Images)

Sen. Menendez pulls independent bid for Senate, ending Congressional career

Weston, FL

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If Mangia & Bevi Pizzeria Napoletana in Weston has been on your radar, you might want to know about some recent hiccups they’ve encountered. The pizzeria was ordered to close on July 29, and here’s what the health inspectors found:

Florida Pizzeria closed for 14 Violations- Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands

New York State

Rootbound Homestead

Sun-charged water is ordinary water that has been exposed to solar radiation in order to recharge it for your body. The idea originated with Ayurveda, also known as Surya Jal Chikitsa in India, a traditional medical practice with longstanding roots. Regular tap water is considered "de@d water" in Ayurveda because it isn't flowing down rivers and getting sunshine as nature intended. When it is exposed to sunshine, it can then be transformed back into "living water."

What Happens To Your Body If You Drink Sun Water: Living Water Recipe

Idaho State

Boise, ID

Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness after consuming raw dairy products. (Getty Images) Idaho public health officials are investigating an outbreak of bacterial infections in 18 people who drank raw milk. Before they got sick with campylobacteriosis,...

Raw milk linked to outbreak under investigation in Idaho

Cultivating cannabis at home has become a popular pastime where it's legal, offering enthusiasts a personal connection to their stash and a rewarding gardening experience. However, navigating the legal landscape and mastering the horticultural techniques of growing cannabis can be complex. This guide will explore the crucial legal guidelines and best practices for growing cannabis at home, ensuring you stay on the right side of the law while cultivating a thriving cannabis garden.

Cultivating Cannabis at Home: Legal Guidelines and Best Practices

While common, terracotta pots are not a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to your green friends. According to gardening experts, many plants will actually struggle when placed in terracotta pots. Below, we're sharing four plant types that you will want to pay special attention to when gardening. Ferns. Ferns will...

4 Plants You Should Never Plant in a Terracotta Pot, According to Gardeners

Wood from genetically engineered trees is revolutionizing the construction industry with its potential to replace traditional building materials like steel, cement, and glass. While engineered wood is celebrated for its ability to store carbon and resist degradation, it also comes with challenges, particularly the need for energy-intensive chemical processing that generates considerable waste.

Genetically engineered trees produce wood that may revolutionize the construction industry

Mosquitoes can turn a peaceful evening in the garden into an itchy nightmare. While there are plenty of chemical repellents on the market, many gardeners prefer natural alternatives to keep these pesky insects at bay. Fortunately, nature provides us with a variety of plants that not only add beauty and fragrance to your garden but also help repel mosquitoes. These plants contain natural oils and compounds that mosquitoes find unpleasant, making them a great addition to any garden where you want to enjoy the outdoors without the buzz of mosquitoes.

10 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

Ever thought about how soil health would sound if we could hear its heartbeat? It’s a world teeming with life, vibrant and pulsating with energy, not too far from a boisterous underground rave. However, unlike the blaring bass and synthesizers that dominate raves, the soundtrack of the underbelly is...

Healthy soils produce a symphony of sounds

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Honolulu, HI

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi addresses the media during a press conference to announce new affordable housing and beds at Waikiki Vista to help alleviate homelessness. State Coordinator on Homelessness John Mizuno, left, and Gov. Josh Green listen in. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024) Emboldened by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that...

Honolulu Mayor Vows Tougher Approach On Homelessness

For many home gardeners, raised garden beds are a wonderful solution to their yard woes. Raised beds can help you incorporate the exact right soil for your picky plants or extend the amount of garden space you have. But not every plant will do great in a raised bed. Some...

10 Plants You Should Never Grow in a Raised Bed

Iowa State

The stated mission of the Iowa Auditor of State's Office is to help ensure government officials use taxpayer dollars for the intended purposes to benefit the public. (Main photo from Getty Images; seal courtesy the State of Iowa) An advocate for seniors is calling on the state auditor’s office to...

‘This is scandalous:’ Auditor asked to examine $10.7 million owed to taxpayers

Kansas State

Students, parents and educators are all still grappling with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, writes our columnist. (Eric Thomas for Kansas Reflector) Four years ago, I sat with my hands resting on this same keyboard. I was frozen and baffled. On the bulletin board above my desk, I was...

What the pandemic taught Kansas teachers, four years after the most bizarre academic year ever

Virginia State

State social services workers sign up residents for Medicaid at a resource fair in Richmond in 2018. (Ned Oliver/ Virginia Mercury) Of the roughly 2 million Virginians who’d been enrolled in Medicaid before the COVID-19 pandemic, over 480,000 of them have been disenrolled as of this August. Typically eligibility...

Nearly 500,000 Virginians in Medicaid have been disenrolled

A new study has introduced a technique using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to detect low levels of pesticide residues on food, suggesting that washing alone might be insufficient to remove pesticides, and peeling may be necessary. Pesticides and herbicides are critical to ensuring food security worldwide, but these substances can...

Concerning Findings: New Research Reveals That Washing Your Fruit Doesn’t Remove All Pesticides

Georgia State

Appling County, GA

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A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

College Place, WA

Dixie, WA

Touchet, WA

Waitsburg, WA

Weston, OR

Athena, OR

Prescott, WA

Helix, OR

Adams, OR

Dayton, WA

Wallula, WA

Burbank, WA

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Farmers say proposed drinking water requirements would drive up costs

A combine at work in wheat fields in the Walla Walla region, during 2018. (Washington State Department of Agriculture) The state Department of Health is considering...

Farmers say proposed drinking water requirements would drive up costs

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