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Washington Announces 21st AVA
Washington Announces 21st AVA
Washington Announces 21st AVA
On October 29th, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau officially defined the Beverly, Washington as the state's newest American Viticultural Area, or AVA.   “The Beverly, Washington AVA is a super-hot, windy location on the Columbia River in central Washington,” said Tom Merkle, Director of Vineyard Operations for Four Feathers Wine Services, who manages three vineyards within the AVA. “Th
Wet Winter Expected Across the PNW
Wet Winter Expected Across the PNW
Wet Winter Expected Across the PNW
We’ve already seen measurable snow in the higher elevations of the Northwest, and forecasters believe this is just the beginning.  The Pacific Northwest is in the midst of a meteorological transition, moving from dry to wet.  The area has been under an El Nino weather pattern for more than a year, but Charlotte Dewey, with the National Weather Service, says that’s changing.   “Right now, we’re at
Washington Awarded Funding To Expand Rural High-Speed Internet
Washington Awarded Funding To Expand Rural High-Speed Internet
Washington Awarded Funding To Expand Rural High-Speed Internet
Through its Community Connect Program, Rural Development has awarded $63.8 million to expand high-speed internet in rural areas across 12 states, including Washington.   “We know this is fundamental to building prosperity and a bright future where people and businesses can grow and thrive,” said Helen Price Johnson the State Director for Rural Development in Washington.  "Rural America... Rea
PCC Railway Slated To Undergo Improvements
PCC Railway Slated To Undergo Improvements
PCC Railway Slated To Undergo Improvements
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, a project to improve 34 miles of railroad track between Davenport and Wilbur recently received a $37.7 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration.  DOT says the grant, from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program, will be used to continue enhancements on the state-owned Palouse River and Coulee
Gluesenkamp Perez Announces Grant For Port of Vancouver
Gluesenkamp Perez Announces Grant For Port of Vancouver
Gluesenkamp Perez Announces Grant For Port of Vancouver
Earlier this week, southwest Washington representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Senator Patty Murray announced a $22.5 million grant through the EPA’s Clean Ports Program for the Port of Vancouver to purchase and install two new electric mobile harbor cranes and improve shore power.    With...
WDFW Seeking Public Feedback On Land Purchases
WDFW Seeking Public Feedback On Land Purchases
WDFW Seeking Public Feedback On Land Purchases
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to hear your thoughts on 20 proposed public land acquisitions that the Department says could contribute to fish and wildlife conservation and as well as public access.  The proposals encompass about 13,749 acres with acquisitions in Asotin, Benton, Douglas, Jefferson, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, Pacific, and Thurston counties.  The pr
Farmland Sales Slow, How Can You Sell Your Land?
Farmland Sales Slow, How Can You Sell Your Land?
Farmland Sales Slow, How Can You Sell Your Land?
The farmland market appears to be slowing as the calendar gets closer to the end of the year.  Tim Cobb, with the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers in Spokane, WA said up to this point things have held strong.   “We've seen steady - at least at the beginning of the year - to a bit higher volume of sales opportunities. However, the latter...
The Northwest Remains Very Dry As October Comes To A Close
The Northwest Remains Very Dry As October Comes To A Close
The Northwest Remains Very Dry As October Comes To A Close
Despite recent rain and the end of fire season, much of the Pacific Northwest remains very dry.  Dr. Guillaume Mauger, Washington’s State Climatologist, has been tracking regional conditions.   “The last 30 days gets more extreme, especially in eastern Oregon and across Idaho and western Montana, for temperature as well as precipitation,” he noted.   According to the latest...
Western Washington Company Awarded FPEP Money
Western Washington Company Awarded FPEP Money
Western Washington Company Awarded FPEP Money
On Wednesday, USDA’s Rural Development announced it is awarding over $120 million to fund six fertilizer production projects across six states.  The funding comes through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program, which USDA said provides grants to independent business owners to modernize equipment, adopt new technologies, build production plants, and more.   One No...

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