State agriculture officials announced they have found highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, in a Benton County dairy herd, marking a new county where the virus has spread to. 

The emerald ash borer, one of the most destructive invasive pests in the nation, has been detected in multiple trees outside of Walla Walla in Eastern Washington.

Benton County commissioners are considering a cloud seeding pilot project for the Horse Heaven Hills in response to the persistent drought that is affecting the region. 

A national egg producer planned to open one of its processing facilities in the Tri-Cities by the end of this year. That timeline has now been pushed back to 2027.

If you’ve been dreaming of buying your own winery, you can make it a reality with one in the Walla Walla Valley that is ready to start producing, pouring and hosting.

Two years later, A Bit of Happiness Farm has grown to include a full farmyard cast of ducks, geese, goats, sheep, horses, donkeys, pigs, a highland steer named Kevin, rabbits, chickens, quail, alpacas, Dolly the Great Pyrenees dog, a turkey, cows, guinea pigs and Humphrey the Bactrian camel.

This year’s Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo broke records with its Market Stock Sale. The five-day event drew thousands of visitors, creating millions of dollars of economic impact.

The 2026 irrigation season is winding down with junior and senior water rights holders in the Yakima Basin expected to receive 100% of their normal October water supply. But state officials warn that drought conditions persist. 

A Prosser-based family business known for its cherry and chocolate confections is reporting it reached its processing goals despite a challenging cherry harvest. 

When the Frichettes first bought the Red Mountain land for their vineyard and winery and lived in a mobile home on the property, Shae Frichette kept several raised beds of flowers and vegetables. Now she’s taking on her grandest gardening project to date as vineyard manager, along with creating overnight lodging experiences.