rural Washington

A staggering fee hike for shellfish harvesting has lawmakers in Washington raising eyebrows and concerns for local families relying on these waters.

The Washington FFA has taken over Pullman this weekend for the organization’s 95th Convention and Expo.  And this marks the first convention for Executive Director Tamara Whitcomb, who took the leadership role in November.   Whitcomb is no stranger to the FFA organization, serving as a member in high school.  When it comes to g...

Last week, Tacoma Representative Jake Fey, chair of the House Transportation Committee, introduced legislation establishing a Road Usage Charge in Washington.  Fey said an RUC is a "fair and sustainable way" to fund Washington’s transportation system as gas tax revenue declines.  He added with gas tax revenue exp...

Washington State University's Elizabeth Weybright, a was recently recognized nationally for her efforts to promote adolescent health. An associate professor and adolescent Extension specialist in Washington State University’s Department of Human Development, Weybright was one of two public university scholars to be honored with the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities‘  2024 Board on

Colfax Republican Joe Schmick says rural patients may not have a choice from where they get their prescription drugs, and he’s looking to change that.   He noted this past summer, the Washington Public Employee Benefit Board as well as the School Employee Benefit Board approved Kaiser Permanente as a health insurance provider.  He said ...

In an effort to help rural Washingtonians compete in the 21st century, state Representative Mary Dye has introduced legislation that she says will encourage the construction of fibers statewide.  The Pomeroy Republican told the Washington Ag Network lawmakers need to keep in mind, more and more employees are looking to work partially or completely from home, which allows rural opportunity the chan