Colville

Washington’s Winter School Set For Saturday In Colville
Washington’s Winter School Set For Saturday In Colville
Washington’s Winter School Set For Saturday In Colville
Washington State University’s Forest Owners Winter School takes place this weekend.  Natalie Johnson with the state Department of Natural Resources, said the full day event is geared toward small forest landowners.   "It's everybody from very small forest land owners to moderate size," said Johnson.  "Our definition of...
USDA Announces Additional Funds to Reduce Wildfire Risk
USDA Announces Additional Funds to Reduce Wildfire Risk
USDA Announces Additional Funds to Reduce Wildfire Risk
Last week, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced his agency is expanding efforts to reduce the risk of wildfires in the western U.S.  Funds will be invested to directly protect at-risk communities and critical infrastructure in 11 additional landscapes in Washington Oregon, Idaho California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.   “...
EPA Awards Nez Perce $100K For Water Quality Project
EPA Awards Nez Perce $100K For Water Quality Project
EPA Awards Nez Perce $100K For Water Quality Project
The Nez Perce Tribe has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for a water quality improvement project in north-central Idaho.  The project will include the creation of new riparian habitat, imitation beaver dams and other work in the headwaters of the lower Lapwai Creek watershed.  Th...
Liberty Lake Man Fined For Killing Two Wolves
Liberty Lake Man Fined For Killing Two Wolves
Liberty Lake Man Fined For Killing Two Wolves
A Liberty Lake man was fined $8,293 in Pend Oreille County District Court last week in a plea bargain agreement for killing two wolves in 2016.  Terry Leroy Fowler, 55, pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful taking of endangered wildlife, while a third count was dismissed under the agreement.  Fo...
WSU Extension To Focus On Growing Your Own Groceries
WSU Extension To Focus On Growing Your Own Groceries
WSU Extension To Focus On Growing Your Own Groceries
Washington State University Extension for both the Colville Reservation and Okanogan County will host a trio of events aimed at teaching you how to grow your own groceries.  The first takes place Wednesday, May 25th at the Omak Dance Arbor.  The sec...