Fourth Washington state bird flu outbreak confirmed in large poultry farm

v An outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed at a large commercial poultry operation in Grant County near Moses Lake in Eastern Washington. It is the first outbreak of avian influenza in the county, and comes at a time of year...

LIKE PEAS AND CARROTS: AWB Manufacturing Week tour makes stop in Ellensburg

Carrots before corn. That was the lineup as members of the Association of Washington Business rolled their bus into Ellensburg to visit Twin City Foods on the final day of organization’s annual Manufacturing Week tour. Plant manager Lucinda Mills...

4 NFL Draft prospects to keep an eye on for the Seattle Seahawks

Between the magical Seattle Mariners playoff run, the start of Kraken hockey, and these fascinating Seattle Seahawks, college football almost seems like an afterthought right now. This isn’t a knock on Pacific Northwest football, they are well...

Washington State vs. Ole Miss prediction: Odds, picks, best bet Saturday

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane couldn’t come through for us last week, dropping our ‘Ugly...

Washington State secures $4M grant for specialty crop projects

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has been awarded a $4 million federal grant to bolster specialty crops in the state, according to an official document. This funding will support 19 projects this year,...

Mr. Olympia 2025 Prize Money: How much does the champion receive?

The world of bodybuilding is gearing up for a new edition of Mr. Olympia, the most prestigious event on the international calendar. This year, the competition will take place at Resorts World Las Vegas during Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend,...

Clearwater considers leaving Duke Energy; could other Florida cities follow?

Communities across Florida are paying attention as St. Petersburg / Clearwater considers breaking ties with Duke Energy, one of the state’s largest power providers. The debate, fueled by rising energy costs, service complaints, and a growing...

Wine is a Food Group: Keeping the wine tasting industry up with the times

Harvest 2025 is wrapping up in Walla Walla. Over the past weeks, vineyard crews and crush teams have been busy picking and processing this year’s haul into what is looking to be another fine vintage. Fall temperatures have finally arrived, making...

No more protein shakes: Why Arnold Schwarzenegger has ditched it at 78? Diet plan of seven times Mr. Olympia

At 78, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s fitness philosophy looks very different from his bodybuilding prime as he has taken a simpler and more mindful approach. Once known for his heavy reliance on protein shakes and meat-heavy meals, the seven-time Mr....

'Old guys with a purpose' help bring properties back up to code in Washington state

The group of retirees is putting their time and energy to use by going around and cleaning up yards and doing anything else to help those who can't do it alone. CLARK COUNTY, Wash. — A little more than a week ago, a backyard in Washougal was...

'Seattle News Weekly': New WA taxes push small businesses to close

On the ninth episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle anchor Hana Kim talks about a suite of controversial new taxes that took effect this month, pushed by the state's Democratic-majority Legislature. Joining Hana to discuss...

Washington state’s food aid program for infants and mothers now funded through October

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard Washington mothers and their babies will have access to food benefits through the end of the month, even though the federal government remains shut down, the state’s Department of Health...

Washington State To Raise Minimum Wage To $17.13 Per Hour In 2026

Starting January 1, Washington’s minimum wage will increase by 2.8% to $17.13 per hour, as announced by the state Department of Labor and Industries on Tuesday. This new rate surpasses the current national leader of $16.66 per hour, with...

Hernan Zini returns to cruise industry in MSC role

Royal Caribbean Group veteran Capt. Hernan Zini is back in the cruise business, announcing on LinkedIn his hiring by MSC Cruisees USA as VP itinerary planning, port operations & commercial services. MSC Cruises welcomed Zini, citing his more than...

Construction of new fire station vehicle bay is well underway in Napavine

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com Construction is making steady progress in Napavine as crews put the roof on Lewis County Fire District 5's new apparatus bay earlier this week. The fire district that calls Napavine home broke ground on its new...

‘Historic’ transfer of radioactive waste to massive Washington state treatment plant

Annette Cary / Tri-City Herald (TNS) Radioactive waste held in underground tanks has begun to be transferred for the first time to the massive Hanford nuclear site vitrification plant for long-awaited treatment for disposal. “This is a historic...

Kelowna Rockets lacked a sense of urgency in a 3-1 loss to Seattle Friday (WHL)

Photo: Steve Dunsmoor A heavy collision involving Rockets goalie Harrison Boettiger It’s a problem that’s plagued the Kelowna Rockets for a few seasons - a slow start out of the gate. And, it’s something head coach Derrick Martin says has to be...

Feds consider laying off hundreds of Hanford contractor workers in Washington state

Annette Cary / Tri-City Herald (TNS) The Hanford tank farm contractor notified the Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council that it is looking to temporarily lay off 733 union workers because of the federal government shutdown. Hanford Tank Waste...

Seattle Startup Singletto Launches FDA-Approved Virus-Killing Face Masks on Amazon

In the bustling tech ecosystem of Seattle, a new player is making waves with innovative health technology that could redefine personal protective equipment. Singletto, a startup founded by local doctors, has recently launched its FDA-approved...

Douglas County PUD cuts ribbon on green hydrogen production facility

There was no better day than Wednesday to open the Douglas County PUD’s $27 million hydrogen production facility. Why? Well, it was 10/8. Or, 1.008– the atomic mass of hydrogen. The facility’s ribbon cutting may have been held on National Hydrogen...