Spokane County

Additional CWD Cases Confirmed in Eastern Washington
Additional CWD Cases Confirmed in Eastern Washington
Additional CWD Cases Confirmed in Eastern Washington
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed four new cases of chronic wasting disease in the Eastern Region 1.  That brings the total cases in Washington to six.  All four of the recent cases were male white-tailed deer harvested by a hunter.   Three of t...
2nd Case Of CWD Confirmed In Spokane County
2nd Case Of CWD Confirmed In Spokane County
2nd Case Of CWD Confirmed In Spokane County
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced last week the confirmation of a 2nd case of Chronic Wasting Disease.  This most recent case was reported in an adult male white-tailed deer harvested by a hunter in mid-October, close to where Washington’s first case of CWD was confirmed this summer in the Fairwood area of Spokane County.   “Given...
Washington Awarded Funding To Expand Rural High-Speed Internet
Washington Awarded Funding To Expand Rural High-Speed Internet
Washington Awarded Funding To Expand Rural High-Speed Internet
Through its Community Connect Program, Rural Development has awarded $63.8 million to expand high-speed internet in rural areas across 12 states, including Washington.   “We know this is fundamental to building prosperity and a bright future where people and businesses can grow and thrive,” said Helen Price Johnson the State Director for Rural Development in Washington.  "Rural America... Rea
Washington Awarded $2M In REAP Funds
Washington Awarded $2M In REAP Funds
Washington Awarded $2M In REAP Funds
Last week, USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that USDA is partnering with farmers and small businesses to expand access to clean energy and lower energy bills through the Rural Energy for America Program.  The USDA announced $104 million in loans and grants to support over 300 clean energy projects in 34 states.  That in...
WDFW Bans Feeding Of Wildlife Near Spokane
WDFW Bans Feeding Of Wildlife Near Spokane
WDFW Bans Feeding Of Wildlife Near Spokane
In an effort to slow, or even stop the spread of chronic wasting disease, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife passed an emergency rule last week banning the feeding of deer, elk, and moose north of Spokane.  CWD is a fatal illness of cervids, which include deer, elk, and moose in Washington.  It is c...
Spokane County Farmer Fined For Unpermitted Water Use
Spokane County Farmer Fined For Unpermitted Water Use
Spokane County Farmer Fined For Unpermitted Water Use
The Washington Department of Ecology has issued a $15,000 penalty to a Spokane County farmer for reported continued unpermitted irrigation of 69 acres near Deer Park, despite warnings, a cease-and-desist order, and an earlier penalty.  Ecology water resources staff said they tried repeatedly to inform the farmer, Robert H. Greiff, ...
Bird Flu Reported In Oregon Washington
Bird Flu Reported In Oregon Washington
Bird Flu Reported In Oregon Washington
The Highly Parthenogenic Avian Influenza has been reported in both Oregon and Washington. Officials with the Oregon Department of Agriculture confirmed the cases late last week that a Linn County backyard flock. Dr. Ryan Scholz, Oregon Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian, said the owner reported three geese that exhibited neurological and respiratory signs, and then suddenly died ... Re