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After 5 years, has Cosmic Crisp paid off for Washington growers?
Exclusively grown in the Evergreen State, the apple drew intense interest from the fruit industry. But the supply might be outpacing the demand.
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How damming the Columbia River transformed Central Washington
The river's dams drive electricity, flood control and commercial ships, and also helped turn the desert east of the Cascades into fruitful land.
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Migrant brush pickers face risks, few protections in WA woods
A 2022 work van crash and subsequent $1.8M in court-ordered back wages and damages cast a spotlight on the decorative forest products industry.
Environment
Bird flu is spreading at PNW farms — among animals and workers
Washington and Oregon are two of six states where humans have tested positive for avian flu, but researchers suspect there are more unreported cases.
Culture
4 unconventional Pacific Northwest-inspired Thanksgiving recipes
Alongside the turkey and mashed potatoes, make some room on your plate for foods that are indigenous to the region.