Anna King
Stories
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Dead cattle, more that could become sick or hungry, grim stories leak out of Whatcom and Skagit counties
Washington state ag community scrambles after massive flooding kills milk cattle, sickens others and leaves herds across the state short on feed.
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Washington cows in jeopardy after floods knock out food supply
Although the worst of last week’s flood waters are slowly starting to recede in northern Washington, about 100,000 cattle remain in jeopardy — unable to find relief from the waters and their food supply threatened.
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Your Thanksgiving meal might be affected by this summer’s heat wave, shipping and supply
A lot of us hunkered down at home last Thanksgiving instead of making the usual feast. Now we’re getting together again. But with pandemic-related shipping and supply chain issues, plus this summer’s extreme heat … you’ve got a recipe for sticker shock.
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Strange harvest: Weird-shaped potatoes, melons that won’t keep and no moisture to plant wheat
Now that fall’s here, Northwest farmers are taking account of their summer work and crops. And they’re planning for their next harvest. But this summer’s drought and heat twisted things up. A day-trip up Taylor Flats Road in Franklin County quickly shows some of the heat’s major damage.
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Columbia River toxic algae: experts say fix what’s causing it
Health officials are testing Tri-Cities, Washington drinking water twice a week for toxic algae since a half-dozen dogs were sickened or died recently after being on the Columbia River. And the rivershore is closed in Howard Amon Park in Richland. But toxic algae is a nationwide problem, and we still have much to learn.
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Six dogs sickened or dead near the Tri-Cities, all thought to have recent contact with Columbia Rive
Pets dead or sick after coming in contact with Columbia River water near the Tri-Cities, Wash. Now health officials have confirmed the culprit, Anatoxin-a in toxic algae.
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More dogs dead from exposure to toxic algae in the Columbia River
Pets dead or sick after coming in contact with Columbia River water near the Tri-Cities, Wash. Likely culprit? Toxic algae.
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Easterday estate farm equipment sell-off one of the largest in US history
One of the historically largest farm equipment sales in the country is happening this week in the Northwest. It follows the bankruptcy of the Easterday family empire after its multi-million-dollar cattle swindle.
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Easterday Idaho: What’s to become of a water-rich northwest ranch
The saga of the troubled Easterday ag empire is spreading to rural Idaho. At issue: The fate of an Easterday ranch centered on a beautiful meadow that contributes water to the Spokane region.
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Beef wars: two meat giants battle over Easterday feedlot north of Pasco
Two meatpacking giants are battling in federal bankruptcy court over a 1,500 acre feedlot near Pasco, Washington. It’s part of the ongoing Easterday cattle swindle saga.