Jefferson County

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
Kotek Requests Federal Major Disaster Declaration
Kotek Requests Federal Major Disaster Declaration
Kotek Requests Federal Major Disaster Declaration
Earlier this week, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek sent a letter to President Biden requesting a federal major disaster declaration, following one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in the state’s history.  If approved, the declaration would provide supplemental grants through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program for state, tribal, local governments, and certain private nonprofits.   Those grants...
Greater Idaho Movement Gains Traction
Greater Idaho Movement Gains Traction
Greater Idaho Movement Gains Traction
An effort to move Oregon’s border gained support in last week’s election.  Leader of the Greater Idaho Movement Mike McCarter said Morrow County voters want County Commissioners to hold meetings on the idea.  And a 2020 request in Jefferson County was met with confusion by Commissioners, since they have no power to change a state’s border.   “The citizens signed a petit...
Washington Tops In Backyard Bird Flu Cases
Washington Tops In Backyard Bird Flu Cases
Washington Tops In Backyard Bird Flu Cases
With the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Jefferson County flock last week, Washington is now the national leader when it comes to infected backyard flocks. “We’re really facing an unprecedented situation,” Dr. Itle, Washington...
WSDA: Hunt For Pests Underway
WSDA: Hunt For Pests Underway
WSDA: Hunt For Pests Underway
The Washington state Department of Agriculture’s annual hunt for pests that threaten the agriculture industry, as well as the environment is underway. The Department is setting up thousands of traps statewide to monitor for the introduction or spread of over 130 invasive pests and diseases, including gypsy moth, Asian giant hornet, apple maggot and Japanese beetle. W ...
OFB Announces Latest Century Farms
OFB Announces Latest Century Farms
OFB Announces Latest Century Farms
The Oregon Farm Bureau is out with the latest round of Century Farms.  OFB announced Wednesday 15 families have been honored this year with Oregon Century Farm or Ranch status, including six in eastern Oregon.   To qualify, the farm must remain in the same family for at least 100 years.  In addi...