Seeking a Minimum Wage Hike & Food Labeling
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Oregon seeks to raise the minimum wage...and the House passes labeling legislation.
Wildfires & Still Dry
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The weather may be improving ever so slightly but that isn;t going to help continuing wildfires across the region.
West Nile Found & Port Welcomes Ship
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Cargo is finally coming into the Port of Portland...and the first case of West Nile virus in a horse has been reported in Washington State.
Sage Grouse Initiative & Piece Rate
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More work is being done regarding the sage grouse...and workers are due break pay.
Idaho Organic Week & Fishing Restrictions
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The drought has created the end to restrict fishing in local rivers...and it's organic week in Idaho.
Dead Sturgeon & AFBF Hopefuls
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A large number of sturgeon are being found dead in the Columbia...and one Oregon ag official is running for the Farm Bureau presidency.
Highlighting A Tragic Anniversary & Celebrating 100 Years
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Idaho cattlemen are celebrating 100 years...and a NW representative pays tribute to firefighters one year later.
Tastes Like Bacon & Too Hot For Fish
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Water temperatures are becoming critical for fish...and a red seaweed has some unusual traits.
Drought Relief Dollars & Fair Season Soon
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Washington State has dollars available for drought relief...and if you are showing animals at this years local fair, better take some precautions.
Another El Nino Winter & TPP Heads Into Negotiations
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We might be seeing the end of drought conditions building in the Pacific ocean...and the negotiation phase of the TPP will be getting under way.
Forestry Reform & FFA Students
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Forest management has been a hot topic on Capital Hill...FFA students are chosen from the northwest.
Solid Waste Legislation & Slowing The Wheels
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Preventing the EPA from expanding some solid waste laws...and more legislation designed to slow a federal process to give people more time on an issue.
Oregon's Hemp & Safety Training
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A bill designed to slow down the fem industry has failed in Oregon...and an ag chemical spill training class has been scheduled.
Wildfires Continue & GMO Labeling Heats Up
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It was a hot weekend with wildfires all over the northwest...GMO labeling is once again gearing up for a fight.
Oregon's Legal Pot & Open Data Program
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Oregon has legalized pot but you may have trouble buying it...USDA opens their data banks.
Heat Affecting Crops & Helping Export Markets
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The hot weather is beginning to affect crops...and Oregon is asking how to fix the port issue.
Relaxing Cuba & Banning Fireworks
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The U.S. and Cuba will be reopening embassies...and should the northwest ban fireworks this year.
Another Bee Accident & Plenty of Cherries
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Yet another truck accident involving bee hives...and there's plenty of cherries for the holiday.
Wenatchee Wildfire & West Nile
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A wildfire has claimed nearly 2 dozen homes in north-central Washington State...West Nile virus has popped up again.
Bee Mishap & Less Cherries
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20 million bees have been accidentally released in a truck mishap...and there will be less cherries overall this year die to the weather.
TPA Passes & Visas Provided
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Trade Promotion Authority has gone to the President's desk...the border issue seems to have been cleared up...for now.
Wildfire Season, More Disaster Counties & Thanksgiving Turkey
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The hot dry conditions have resulted in a record number of wildfires and a lot more counties added to the disaster list...plus looking ahead to Thanksgiving.
DamWatch & Wildlife Lawsuit
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NRCS announces a new program to help dams...and a group in Idaho want to know about the killing of wildlife.
Burn Ban & Immigration Visas
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Washington State issues a statewide burn ban as things dry out...and the visa issue at the border gets mired in bureaucracy.