These falconers fly their birds of prey to protect crops, prevent spread of disease, and keep refineries clean. They save tens of thousands of dollars for Washington businesses.
Once dominant on the landscape, Washington has lost most of its shrub-steppe ecosystem. But a new land acquisition could help the flora and fauna that rely on it survive.
An upgrade to the fire department at the Yakima Training Center is on the list of military projects that might be put on hold due to the president’s emergency declaration.