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The Clore Center accepting nominations for the 2020 Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame.  Established in 2004, the Legends Gala honors the legacy Dr. Clore and his impact on the Washington wine industry.  The event has been the platform to celebrate individuals who have contributed significantly to the success and longevity of Washington's wine industry and to raise funds for the organization'

Late last week, Representative Dan Newhouse was in Prosser to introduce the Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Utilization Act.  While much of the focus of the legislation is on improving old irrigation infrastructure across the west, some of which is roughly 100 years old, he said the legislation will also help with newer irrigation efforts.  Sp...

Last week, Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse introduced the Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Utilization Act.  Newhouse said the legislation will help local water operators and managers across the west in three different ways.   “...

Washington State University will celebrate a century of research in the lower Yakima Valley this weekend.  The school will mark the occasion Saturday at the Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, better known as the Prosser Center.  ...

According to company officials, Zirkle Fruit Co. will close its apple packing operation in Prosser this fall.  The company said they will consolidate Prosser operations with their Selah location.  The move means roughly 300 workers in the lower Yakima Valley will lose their job, starting in October.   ...

Washington State University’s Center for Precision & Automated Agricultural Systems will host Agricultural Technology Day, Thursday in Prosser.  Experts from WSU, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Microsoft FarmBeats and ASI Robots will share updates on cutting-edge agricultural advances with growers, agricultural industry professionals, and crop consultants.   Partici

An ammonia leak was detected at the Milne Fruit Products plant in Prosser Sunday morning.  Company officials said the leak was detected shortly before 7 a.m., staff immediately sealed the room to contain the gas.  The leak was located in one of the plant’s tank rooms and the issue was fully resolved by 8 p.m. Sunday.  Com...

The 2019 Cherry Fruit School will take place Tuesday and Wednesday across the Northwest, and into southern British Columbia.  The two day event is an opportunity for researchers to share updates and make production recommendations.  The event hosted by Washington State University and Oregon State University will take place.   ...

Legislation allowing students, under the age of 21, learning how to make wine to taste the product, cleared the state House last week.  House Bill 1563, introduced by Prosser Republican Bill Jenkin would also college and technical school in Washington to receive a special permit from the Liquor and Cannabis Board, allowing underage students to taste wine.  Th...

Washington State University, and Oregon State University will hold a pair of blueberry pruning workshops in early February.  The free events will take place: Friday February 8th at the Lynden Public Library, starting at 11:30 a.m. Lynden Public Library Meeting Room 216 4th St, Lynden, WA 98264 The Lynden Event starts at 11:30 a.m.  ...