douglas county

Local PUDs Say They Should Be Eligible For Broadband Funding
Local PUDs Say They Should Be Eligible For Broadband Funding
As more effort is put into connecting rural America with broadband service, local PUDs say they want to be considered for federal funding. In a joint statement released Tuesday, the leaders for the Chelan, Douglas and Grant PUDs said the COVID-19 pandemic has made very clear how vital affordable broadband is for rural customers ...
WAEF Art Contest Deadline Set For May 1st
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is inviting all high school students across Central Washington to participate in the organization’s annual Year of the Apple Art contest. The Washington apple themed contest will grant over $1750 cash in student prizes. Fir ...
Central Washington Communities Receive Federal Dollars To Address Water Issues
Central Washington Communities Receive Federal Dollars To Address Water Issues
On Tuesday, the USDA announced the City of Ritzville and the Greater Bar Water District received federal monies to address water issues.  The federal loans and grants come through the USDA’s Water and Waste Disposal program.  The aim of the program is to improve water systems and waste water handling services in rural communities by ensuring reliable infrastructure.   Ritzvi...
Viebrock Honored Nationally For Service To NCW
Viebrock Honored Nationally For Service To NCW
A staple of North Central Washington Ag has been honored for her decades of hard work.  Earlier this summer, WSU-Extension leader and educator Margaret Viebrock was honored with the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences' 2019 Distinguished Service Award.  Viebro...
Auditor: Douglas County Irrigation District Violated State Law In Pipe Project
Auditor: Douglas County Irrigation District Violated State Law In Pipe Project
An irrigation district in Douglas County illegally funded a 2015 major pipe project when three board members were allowed to contribute to its construction out to their own pockets.  The state Auditor’s Office says the Palisades Irrigation District replaced its mainline pipe at a cost of roughly $44,000.  Most of ...
NASS: Washington Plantings Delayed At Least A Month
NASS: Washington Plantings Delayed At Least A Month
Temperatures have warmed up around the Northwest, but many farmers are still waiting to get their spring work started.  Warmer temperatures in Benton and Franklin Counties led to quick snow melts, however early vegetable plantings have been delayed at least one month.  Me...