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Because of the ongoing response to the coronavirus and the closure of the Spokane County Fairgrounds, the 85th annual Junior Livestock Show of Spokane is going on-line. The show was scheduled for May 5th through the 9th, but because of health concerns, the non-profit origination is moving to a virtual show ...

Saying it would destabilize the power grid and increase overall greenhouse emissions, the long-awaited federal report out Friday rejected the idea of removing four hydroelectric dams on the Snake River. The report said Hydropower generation would decrease by 1,100 average megawatts under average water conditions, and 730 average megawatts under low water conditions ...

Northwest Farm Credit Services will pay out dividends to customer-members later this month.  The Spokane-based Credit Union announced last week that $145 million in dividends, or 1.25% of eligible average daily loan balances, will be paid out across the Northwest.  Pa...

After years of experimentation and a pilot program, the Washington senate now allows remote testimony on key pieces of legislation.  Remote testimony allows constituents to coordinate with a local community college to offer feedback on proposed legislation, rather than making the trip to Olympia, which can be challenging during the winter months.  Ja...

Northwest Farm Credit Services, announced Monday 2019 third quarter earnings of $73.4 million, which is off from the $76.0 million reported during the same quarter of 2018.  NWFCS Total capital increased 4.1% during the first nine months of the year to $2.6 bi...

The Washington Department of Health is investigating four more cases of Salmonella link to backyard poultry.  Last week’s cases were reported in Clallam, Island, Stevens and Spokane counties.  That brings the total number of cases being investigated this year up to 20.   Those ...

Are you interested in helping determine the future of gray wolves in Washington?  If so, the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for you.   WDFW is looking to fill four vacancies on the Wolf Advisory Group.  Opening...

Washington State University continues to see enrollment records.  The Land Grant School sent welcomed in 31,607 students statewide this fall.  Overall enrollment this year topped last fall’s figure, which was a record at the time, but 129 students.   The la...

Washington State University continues to see enrollment records.  The Land Grant School sent welcomed in 31,607 students statewide this fall.  Overall enrollment this year topped last fall’s figure, which was a record at the time, but 129 students.   The larges...

If you own a historic barn, the state of Washington would like to help you keep that heritage location.  The Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation is now accepting applications for funding through the Heritage Barn Rehabilitation Grant Program.  This i...