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The Inland Northwest farming community spent much of 2019 hot under the collar, primarily because of Governor Jay Inslee’s decision to allocate $750,000 in state funds to a study looking at the economic impact of removing the lower Snake River dams.  Sta...

Last month’s Taste Washington was one for the record books.  Organization officials say a record-breaking 8,479 visitors attended the 22nd annual event in Seattle.  The four day event allowed visitors to sample food from a variety of chefs across the Emerald City, and taste wine from across the state.  The 2019 fest...

Taste Washington is returning in 2019.  The celebration that focuses on local food and wine takes place March 28th – 31st in Seattle.  With more than 235 wineries, 65 restaurants and some of the nation’s most-talented chefs, Taste Washington is considered by many the ultimate taste test.   To learn mor...

Officials say 250 animals have been seized from 'deplorable' conditions on a farm south of Tacoma.  KING-TV reports investigators took more than 250 animals, including miniature horses, dogs, cats, rabbits and approximately 200 birds into custody last week in Thurston County.  ...

The Washington State Wine Commission's Heather Bradshaw previews Taste Washington taking place latter this month in Seattle.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

A Texas man has been sentenced to three years in prison after scamming immigrants by saying he could get them legal status for money.  Federal prosecutors in Seattle said that from late 2011 until spring 2015, 50-year-old Alejandro Gurany of El Paso falsely claimed to work for a government immigration office.  ...

Earlier this week, the Northwest Seaport Alliance approved a $52 million purchase of four more container cranes.  These four new cranes will join four others already on order for Husky Terminal in the south Harbor area.  The new cranes, to be built by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. in Chin...

State Representative Mary Dye says for agriculture to continue to prosper in Washington, farmers, producers and those with boots on the ground need to tell the story.  She said too often those in more metropolitan areas are dictating the message of Washington farming, and many don’t have a positive of accurate story to tell.  She said...