With a successful fair in the rear view, the fair board’s attention is now focused on hammering out a lease for the fairgrounds amid tense negotiations with their landlord, the Benton County commissioners.

It’s been a tough year at the market — but change is on the way.

The early shutoff has implications for the late harvest crops of the Roza Irrigation District. About two-thirds of the district’s crops, such as apples and wine grapes, are harvested after Sept. 15.

A Snohomish winery that is one of the oldest in the state has added a Red Mountain vineyard to its land portfolio. 

The heart of the fair can be found in the animal barns and Agriculture Building where local growers – whether it be of veggies, flowers or animals – showcase their bounty. 

U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse appeared to walk a fine line when he addressed a packed ballroom Aug. 27 at the Pasco Red Lion while protestors lined the street outside. 

It's been a great year for cherries in Washington state and Prosser-based Chukar Cherries has taken full advantage of the 2025 harvest. 

A former employee of Selah-based juice maker Tree Top is suing the company for allegedly failing to compensate him for overtime and work he was required to do off-the-clock and is hoping other former and current company workers will join him.

Following the recent opening of a new dairy processing plant in Pasco, Seattle-based Darigold Inc. is turning attention to its Spokane plant.

The state’s apple growers have the potential for a record harvest this season, but labor shortages and a tough market may keep them from harvesting all their fruit.