pandemic

It's not secret that area private schools in the Mid-Columbia are seeing record enrollments, inquires and interest. Here's some of the stats. As the pandemic drags on, interest in these schools continues to grow.

The money comes from a grant fund set up 7 years ago, however, some business leaders and officials believe that money could be spent on more topical issues--namely more marketing and assistance due to Pandemic.

The USDA reports the Consumer Price Index for fresh fruit declined from January through July, before rising slightly in August.

Seattle has a nickname, an arena sponsor and made up lost time on arena construction. It was all needed as the one-year countdown seems to have started for the Kraken season debut.

The House of Representatives released language for legislation to keep the government operating at current funding levels and extends the USDA’s hemp pilot program.

The fresh-produce business has shown resilience in response to pandemic-related swings in demand, according to a University of California professor.

President Trump and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced another aid package for ag producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs due to COVID-19.

Despite high unemployment rates during the pandemic, California farmers say they continue having trouble filling their harvest crews.

The two day event featured riders from all over Eastern WA, and Oregon, as well as a fireworks show Saturday. The attendees were triple the actual population of the town.

The USDA is offering contracts for its massive food box program to companies that were passed over in the first round of contracts for technical errors.