Fairgrounds

Unfortunately, it’s a familiar theme at many fairgrounds across the state of Washington; rundown facilities that have seen better days.  But the state Department of Agriculture is trying to help address some of those needs.  The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the State Legislature recognize the importance of Washington’s fairgrounds, especially to the rural, more remote locations a

Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Manager Daryl Hopson announced Thursday his plans to resign.  Hopson’s last day will be October 18th.   During his term as fairgrounds manager, many upgrades to the fairgrounds came to fruition working with the current fair board members, and he was successful in obtaining several grants to help with those endeavors.  The fairgroun...