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Washington State University will start their Tree Fruit Days this week for growers and producers across north central Washington.   “Topics include pest and disease management, invasive species, climate impacts on pollination, discussions on agricultural labor, and evaluating emerging technologies,” said WSU Tree Fruit Extension Specialist Tianna DuPont.  She added this is a...

To help the state prepare for what she calls a potentially catastrophic wildfire season, Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz recently kicked off the Wildfire Ready Neighbors! program. The campaign connects those in wildfire prone areas with efforts and tools to help home and property owners take proactive step action to better protect their belongings from wildfire ...

The Cold Springs Fire south of Omak has burned tens-of thousands of acres, destroyed homes, outbuilding and much more. But it’s not just humans that are the victim of this fire. Thousands of horses and cattle now have little to nothing to eat after fields were burned and barns were destroyed. I ...

More and more Washington fairs are canceling their 2020 events because of the coronavirus. The Spokane Interstate Fair, the NE Washington Fair in Colville, the North Central Washington Fair in Waterville announced Wednesday all events have been canceled for this year ...

Additional fairs across Washington have announced the cancellation of their 2020 events. That includes the Grant County Fair in Moses Lake, the Cle Elum Roundup, the Omak Stampede, the Toppenish Rodeo, the Jefferson County Fair, Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis, Thurston Co Fair and the West Valley Fair in Yakima County ...

With soil moisture levels so low across the Inland Northwest, we’ve already seen a few dust storms, and the Washington Department of Ecology says the area could see many more as the weather warms. The DOE’s Andrew Wineke said since a notable portion of the dust storms across the region come from agricultural sources, the Department has worked with farmers for several years on mitigation efforts.

Was November a cool month, or a warm month?   The answer depends on the fog.   Marilyn Lohmann meteorologist with the National Weather Service said stretches of the Inland Northwest, including the Columbia Basin and Walla Walla, saw up to 15 days of fog last month, holding temperatures between two and four degrees below normal.  However...

July across the Inland Northwest was an interesting one weather wise.  Temperatures were much closer to average for much of the area, but for many that felt cool.   Marilyn Lohmann said July 2019 saw only half or even a quarter of the 90 degree readings we typically see.  She not...

The past week has been one of change in the weather category.  After stagnate air and cool temperatures last week, systems rolled in over the weekend, not only clearing out the air, but bringing showers for a much of the Inland Northwest.  Bu...

It became official Friday as portions of Okanogan County were added to the areas quarantined for apple maggot in Washington.  The quarantine impacts those living in the Methow Valley.  Those living in the impacted area must separate their waste, meaning woody debris, yard waste and fresh fruits and non-commercial raw veggies will no longer be accepted in normal waste.  However...