Washington state apple, cherry industries wary of trade war
China is the top export market for Washington cherries, buying 2.9 million cases worth $127 million each year. China also bought about $50 million worth...
State’s wolf-population growth slows, worrying advocates
Western Washington wolf populations are growing at a dramatically slower rate this past year, prompting some environmental groups to urge the state to stop killing...
Feds demand proof that steel for giant nuclear-waste treatment plant in Washington state is safe
The contractor on the Hanford nuclear reservation project was given 14 days to provide documentation — not because of a specific safety concern but because...
Washington State men fail to protect lead against visiting Arizona State
Shannon Evans II scored 23 points and Romello White added 21 on 10-for-11 shooting as No. 25 Arizona State beat host WSU 88-78 on Sunday....
As Pullman mourns, police work to determine motive of Tyler Hilinski’s death
A makeshift memorial for Hilinski has sprouted near Martin Stadium, and police have begun interviewing friends and people who knew him to try to determine...
U.S., Canada to begin talks in 2018 on Columbia River Treaty
A half-century-old agreement between the United States and Canada governing hydropower and flood-control operations along the Columbia River needs to be updated to deal with...
Eastern Washington wolves not hurting numbers of deer, elk, similar wildlife, report says
There have been numerous conflicts between endangered wolves and livestock in recent years, and the state has killed 18 problem wolves since 2012, drawing sharp...