Klickitat County

U.S. Fish and Wildlife has increased its reward for information after three wolves were found dead in central Washington.     Fish and Wildlife raised its reward to $10,000 for information leading to arrests and convictions after dead wolves were found in Klickitat and Okanogan counties.  Investigator...

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

Late last week, the USDA designated Yakima County as a Primary Natural Disaster Area for Drought.  The designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from drought through emergency loans.  Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certa

On Tuesday, the USDA designated Hood River County in northern Oregon a Natural Disaster area. The designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through Emergency Loans. The USDA says emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization o

On Wednesday Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the designation of seven central Washington counties as primary natural disaster area. Producers in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, and Yakima counties who suffered losses due to recent drought may be eligible for FSA emergency loans ...

The Washington state Department of Agriculture says 2019 has been a fairly light year when it comes to the West Nile Virus.  But, the first case of the disease in a horse has been reported.   WSDA says a two-year-old gelding in Klickitat County has tested positive for the disease.  The hor...

The Washington state Department of Agriculture says 2019 has been a fairly light year when it comes to the West Nile Virus.  But, the first case of the disease in a horse has been reported.   WSDA says a two-year-old gelding in Klickitat County has tested positive for the disease.  The hor...

The storms that have pounded the Northwest throughout the month have been a blessing and a curse at the same time.  The snow and cold temperatures have improved the snowpack across Washington, but according to NASS some farmers have reported damage from this late blast of winter.  ...

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation is offering over $30,000 in scholarships for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying viticulture, enology, or related disciplines.  Those scholarships include:   Horse Heaven Hills Wine Growers Scholarship Two scholarships of $2,000 with preference to students who are residents of Benton, Yakima, or Klickitat counties. The scho...

On Thursday, the USDA designated Klickitat County as a primary natural disaster area.  Producers who suffered losses due to a recent drought may be eligible for FSA emergency loans.  The designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering this summer’s drought.  Emergency loa...