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WA law gets ahead of Supreme Court on Hanford case
Because the state Legislature already addressed issues raised by the federal government, the court ruling has no practical impact in Washington.
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Farms in Central Washington boost their yield with solar energy
Two greenhouse domes on the Colville Reservation will house the state’s first 'agrivoltaics' project, where food and electricity can grow in tandem on small acreage.
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NW cherry crop this year may be the smallest in nearly a decade
The cherry-growing season was hit by a cold, wet spring, meaning that boxes will hit stores later — and likely be pricier — than in previous years.
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How a military career led this Seattle-area nurse to farming
Kayla McCarthy is trying to leave her home base better than she found it by creating community in a garden.
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'Like sitting in a sauna': Heat waves cause misery in WA prisons
Last summer's record-breaking temperatures caused a crisis for the state's incarcerated population — and it's set to happen all over again.