Ellensburg

After years of experimentation and a pilot program, the Washington senate now allows remote testimony on key pieces of legislation.  Remote testimony allows constituents to coordinate with a local community college to offer feedback on proposed legislation, rather than making the trip to Olympia, which can be challenging during the winter months.  Ja...

Despite cold temperatures and a light drizzle, Tuesday was a busy day in Toppenish.  The Washington state Beef Commission and 2nd Harvest teamed up to offer Mobile Markets to provide beef as well as other fresh food to some of the lower Yakima Valley’s most vulnerable.  Agri Bee...

Washington ranchers will gather this week to help families in need across Central Washington.  Agri Beef representatives and volunteers from 2nd Harvest will distribute beef, along with other fresh foods to some of the region’s most vulnerable neighbors at mobile market is Toppenish, Yakima and Ellensburg.   “...

Are you interested in helping determine the future of gray wolves in Washington?  If so, the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for you.   WDFW is looking to fill four vacancies on the Wolf Advisory Group.  Opening...

Colin Lamb with the Ellensburg Farmers Market says they work to supports the entire Central Washington community, not just area farmers.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

Hana Butler says while things things change and evolve at the local farmers market, one thing will never change. The importance of the local farmer.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

Colin Lamb director of the Ellensburg Farmers Market, says great people and a great location are key to a great Farmers Market.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com  ...

If you own a historic barn, the state of Washington would like to help you keep that heritage location.  The Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation is now accepting applications for funding through the Heritage Barn Rehabilitation Grant Program.  This i...

Collin Lab explains how the Ellensburg Farmers Market is truly everyone's market.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com

The Northwest continues to dry out, and some places are already starting to dry out a little too much.  According to the USDA, roughly 13% of Washington is under a D1 Moderate drought.  The dry conditions stretch from north of Ellensburg to the Canadian board.  Meanwhi...