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News from the Legislature »

03:18 pm | By Mark Schoesler Representative Today is, in the language of the Legislature, the “last day to read in committee reports in house of origin” for all legislative policy committees. Translation: it’s officially the…

Mar 5 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
The Local Farmer

Ranchers invited to view range vegetation plots May 15 »

12:17 pm | Range revegetation plots at the Figure 50 ranch between Lamont and Ritzville will be available for viewing Wednesday, May…

May 10 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Farm Service Agency allocates funds to women and minorities »

02:29 pm | The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has a portion of its farm loan program funds specifically allocated…

Apr 30 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Reclamation delays opening Scooteney camping »

09:39 am | The Bureau of Reclamation will delay opening Scooteney Park for overnight use due to sequestration that impacts hiring employees…

Apr 23 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Hispanic, women farm deadline extended »

07:28 am | Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the extension of the voluntary claims process for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers…

Apr 23 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

News from the Legislature »

03:18 pm | By Mark Schoesler Representative Today is, in the language of the Legislature, the “last day to read in committee reports in house of origin” for all legislative policy committees. Translation: it’s officially the last day for the Senate and House policy committees to act on legislation originating in the Senate and House, respectively. Legislation not…

Mar 5 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Pages of Time, Sept. 8 – from The Othello Outlook »

03:52 pm | Ten Years Ago September 6, 2001 Othello City Council member Les Clemons has two challengers for his Position No. 1 seat. Former council member Gilbert ‘Gib’ Ard and Tim Wilson are also running for the position. ***** A public hearing has been scheduled on Sept. 12 to discuss the Columbia Basin Ground Water Management plan.…

Sep 13 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Gifts for garden and outdoor enthusiasts »

02:50 pm | Finding a gift the gardener in your life will appreciate can be an intimidating prospect. Those with green thumbs already tend to have well-stocked sheds and a favorite pair of pruning shears. But even the greenest thumb can benefit from a thoughtful gift. And with a little research, you may just innovate the way their…

Nov 29 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Growers put research to the test »

03:22 pm | The agenda for the Feb. 8 to 11 annual meeting of the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers (WAWGG) was compiled with grower, winery, marketer and WSU input to ensure industry needs are addressed. The resulting sessions include Myth Busting In Vineyard and Winery Practice, The Year In Review – Instructive Hindsight, Syrah: Star or…

Dec 6 2010 / No Comment / Read More »
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Pesticide use rises as herbicide-resistant weeds undermine performance of major GE crops, new WSU study shows »

03:30 pm | Contacts: Charles Benbrook, research professor, WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources, 541-828-7918, cbenbrook@wsu.edu Brian Clark, WSU College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences news, 509-335-6967, brian.clark@wsu.edu Editor’s note: Photo of Bennbrook available for download. See instructions below. PULLMAN, Wash. – A study published this week by Washington State University research professor Charles Benbrook finds…

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Planning and Energy

News from the Legislature »

03:18 pm | By Mark Schoesler Representative Today is, in the language of the Legislature, the “last day to read in committee reports in house of origin” for all legislative policy committees. Translation:…

Mar 5 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Co-op to refund $1.63 million »

11:34 am | The Board of Directors of Big Bend Electric Cooperative Inc. recently voted to refund over $1.63 million to the Cooperative’s consumers. Refunds…

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Outdoors

Chicks and ducklings can carry salmonella, putting kids at risk »

11:04 am | A springtime tradition of giving children fuzzy chicks or ducklings can put kids at risk for serious illness. Each year, people get…

Apr 3 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES It’s time to get outside »

10:39 am | Submitted by DJ Garza Othello Bass Club Spring is in the air and Othello is emerging from another winter. We have so many great outdoor opportunities in our area, I…

Apr 9 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

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