Press Releases
Yakima, WA –The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) released its forecast for the 2023 Washington state fresh apple crop today. The full crop is estimated at just over 134 million standard forty-pound boxes of fresh apples, a 28.8% increase from 2022’s 104.3 million boxes. The 2022...
STATEPOINT - A great morning routine makes getting out of bed more pleasant and sets the tone for a successful, happy day. Whether you are a morning lark or a night owl, check out these items that can help you start your days on the right foot.
1. The perfect cup of coffee: Most people think they...
BPT - Will I be able to retire? How much do I need to save? What if I outlive those savings? Questions like these are common across America's current working population. Whether Gen X, Millennial or Gen Z worker populations, they each have hopes for a financially secure retirement, despite current...
STATEPOINT - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is also referred to as emphysema or chronic bronchitis and makes it hard to breathe. During every stage of the disease, starting when a person is first diagnosed, different supportive care options are available that can improve quality of...
Olympia - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) announced that the state's new Hit-and-Run Alert system began operations Aug. 1. Authorized by the state Legislature earlier this year, the Hit-and-Run Alert system is a program of cooperation among state, local,
and tribal law enforcement agencies, along...
(StatePoint) Nearly 60% of Americans say they send thank you notes at least occasionally to show their appreciation for a gift or favor, according to a recent poll from AmericanGreetings.com. While writing thank you’s might seem time consuming, it’s actually a wonderful opportunity to teach...
Olympia - In a report published by the National Fire Protection Association in 2022, it was estimated that physical disabilities was a factor in an average of 460 home fire deaths in the years 2015-2019. These estimates are based on data from the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Incident...
OLYMPIA - Have you waited around for your insurance company to handle your claim, only to get an offer you find unreasonable? Our team of highly trained insurance experts recovered more than $17 million for Washington insurance consumers between April 1 and June 30, 2023. They may be able to help...
While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe. “What’s good for us is good for our pets,” said Kris Kiser, President of the TurfMutt Foundation, an environment education and...
OLYMPIA–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting applications for the Department’s Landowner Hunting Permit Program for the 2024-2026 season.
Landowners must submit applications by Augiust 15. A copy of the application packet, details on how to submit an application,...
Ward Media Newspapers
- The Leavenworth Echo | Leavenworth, WA
- Cashmere Valley Record | Cashmere WA
- Lake Chelan Mirror | Chelan, Manson, Entiat, WA
- Quad City Herald | Brewster, Pateros, Bridgeport, Mansfield, WA
- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA