Salmon Limits Reached & Growing Your Own
Northwest Report
One stretch of the Salmon River will close to chinook...lots of people in urban areas are discovering growing their own food.
Heat Causing Problems & Expanding Geothermal System
Northwest Report
It appears warm weather has finally arrived in the NW...Boise is expanding their geothermal program and Lacy takes a look at the Arizona immigration fracas.
Wheat Prices Need Support & State Offices to Close
Northwest Report
NW wheat growers are looking for anything that will bump the prices over $5...Washington State will be shutting down to try and save money and Lacy looks at a tasty weed.
Abandoned Horses & Wolf Kill
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An Oregon shelter is working to save abandoned horses, Idaho reports on wolf kills and Lacy takes a look at some refreshing honesty.
Cell Phone Ban & Broadband Push
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Since the new cell phone law went into effect Washington State has been handing out plenty of citations and the Ag Secretary keeps pushing for rural broadband and Lacy takes a look back at summer memories.
A Simple but Great Idea and Free Trade Needs Attention
Northwest Report
Europe is source of a great, yet simple idea for generating power and free trade agreements need attention now.
Fire Season & Oregon Salmon Troubles
Northwest Report
A bit of information misrepresentation has caused some headaches for salmon producers in Oregon...fire season has started in southern Idaho and Lacy takes a look at how cartoons help to sell food products.
Farm Worker Gored & Obesity Trends Up
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The NW is slowly expanding around the waistline...a bull has attacked a farm worker and Lacy looks at making memories.
Canda gets edge on U.S. in Colombia and China
Northwest Report
Canada beats U.S. to an FTA with Colombia and China lets in Canadian beef but not U.S.
United Farm Workers campaign invites U.S. citizens to replace immigrant farm workers
Northwest Report
The United Farm Workers wants to make a point about the need for immigration reform. It is inviting U.S. citizens to replace immigrant farm workers.
New Renewable Energy Park & Oil Spill Becomes Old Hat
Northwest Report
A phoenix is rising from the methane fires in Idaho and the images in the Gulf are becoming much less effective with the public.
Mosquito Warning & Budget Cuts
Northwest Report
One Washington county has issued a warning for West Nile...Oregon is bracing for some stiff budget cuts and Lacy takes a look at yet another frivolous lawsuit.
Correction, Social Media Help & Ban Lifted
Northwest Report
Farmer can get help when it comes to working with social media, a ban on genetically modified is lifted and Lacy looks at the price of pollution.
Big Changes For Meat Industry & Summer Kicks Off
Northwest Report
The Ag Secretary want some changes in the beef industry...summer has arrived, or has it and Lacy takes a look at the stuff legends is made of.
EPA's Ethanol Delay & SpaghettiO's Recall
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If you like SpaghettiO's better check the label, the RFA is not happy with the EPA's delays and Lacy looks at the right answer to the energy problem.
Fighting For Trade, Red Cross Fined and Disaster Counties Named
Northwest Report
One Congressman pushes for trade resolutions, the Red Cross gets hit with a big fine and a number of Washington counties are declared disasters.
Taking A Toll On Bees & New School for Global Animal Health
Northwest Report
Bees are again at the mercy of Mother Nature, WSU will get a new Animal Health facility and Lacy looks at holly.
Hay Crop Damage & Food Stamps Are Up
Northwest Report
Hay damage has been significant in the NW and that may bring some federal aide, Oregon reports that food stamp usage is up and Lacy takes a look at the multi-generational family.
Not The Other White Meat & Big Bad Jimmy Dean
Northwest Report
Pork is looking to rename itself and make more consumers aware, Jimmy Dean - singer, TV star and entrepreneur has died and Lacy takes a look at how some people handle dough.
Oregon Water Challenges, Cows Killed & Disaster Counties Named
Northwest Report
It may sound strange with all the water that has been causing problems in the NW but some Oregon producers are having trouble getting enough water...lightning has killed some cattle and water has caused some Idaho counties to be declared disasters.
Portland Commits to Green Technology & Dealing with Child Labor
Northwest Report
Portland and GE are shaking on a deal to share information for green technology and a child labor law seems to be sneaking through Capitol Hill and you might want to pay attention.
Increased Fire Hazard & Ecology Open House
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We've had a lot rain but how does that impact the fire season...the Washington Ecology Department will hold an open house to discuss a permit and Lacy discusses a little spilled milk.
Primary Offense & New SNAP Tool
Northwest Report
If you live in the NW and are looking for a place to use your SNAP coupons a new online tool can help....cell phone users in Washington need to hang up and Lacy looks a honey labeling.
Rural Broadband & Fresh Sales Figures
Northwest Report
Rural communities are hurting due to the lack of broadband access...latest figures show a slight increase in fruit & veggie sales and Lacy takes a look at what it means to eat healthy.