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Facing the country at this time are some heavy-laden factors that range from climate change, supply chain, taxes, and economic uncertainties. State and federal governments are pressing forward with their focus on climate change, mostly, while the rest of the country makes the best of the aftermath of the pandemic shutdowns and recovery. The Climate Impacts Group, College of the Environment, at the University of Washington states that Washington State agriculture will experience some change due...
“Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world.” – George Bernard Shaw...
By Jomo Thomas ‘If Covid were a battlefield, it would still be warm with the bodies of the unvaccinated.” Thankfully the mandates are letting up, and both sides of the war stumble back to the new normal. The unvaccinated are the heroes of the last two years as they allowed us all to have a control group in the great experiment, and highlight the shortcoming of the Covid vaccines. The unvaccinated carry many battle scars and injuries as they are the people we tried to mentally break, yet no one wants to talk about what we did to them and what th...
OLYMPIA–Ever since gas prices shot into the stratosphere, I’ve been hearing a chorus of apologists declare that elected officials aren’t responsible for high gas prices. Well, I happen to be an elected official, and I don’t think that’s fair. Thanks to your governor and state Legislature, there’s going to be another round of gas-price increases starting next year. And it’s going to be a steep one, likely more than a dollar in the short term, and even higher as time goes on. Our colleagues were so thrilled when they passed legislation i...
Washington, D.C.–Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) helped introduce the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act, comprehensive legislation to strengthen election integrity and restore confidence in the voting process. “I believe we must restore trust and confidence in our election system,” said Rodgers. “Every American – Republican, Democrat, and Independent – deserves to know that their vote is counted when they go to the polling place or mail in their ballot. This legislation takes a huge step towards sho...
We have heard is said a thousand times: “Jesus died for your sins”. Yes, it’s true. Jesus of Nazareth willing gave His life so that you might have a way back to God; a way to salvation; a way to know the fullness of forgiveness, freedom, and peace. So why do so few people accept or experience this kind of thing in their own lives? People are suspicious or outright reject this possibility. Many “Christians” who accept this premise continue to live in guilt and fear. Why? Is that the life Jesus so horrendously gave His life for? I don’t think so....
POMEROY–The Pomeroy School District (PSD) board of directors approved hires and passed the 2022-2023 budget at their meeting on July 26. The board approved recommendations to hire Kyle Kimble as athletic director for football, Jr. High girls’ volleyball, baseball, softball and golf; and Shari Stratton, Trisha Webley, Sarah Thompson, and Danyle Thomas as Title 1/Language Assistance Program/Special Education paraprofessionals for the 2022-2023 school year. The board passed resolution 308, PSD...
POMEROY–August is a month when many head away for some vacation and the same is true for the publisher of the East Washingtonian. Even though this edition of the East Washingtonian was produced ahead of its usual deadline, that doesn’t mean the results of Washington State’s 2022 Primary Election, Tuesday, August 2, won’t be accessible to subscribers. Primary Election results will appear on the East Washingtonian website on August 4 and viewing the results will not require an online subscription. Visit www.eastwashingtonian.com to see the ele...
WASHINGTON STATE–It’s no surprise that energy is a major business expense. Fortunately, farmers and ranchers in Washington now have a significant opportunity through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives (EQIP) Energy Initiative, to conserve energy. You can benefit from practices such as improved irrigation systems, pumping plant upgrades, and tillage management. The EQIP Energy Initiative is a unique, multi-faceted “whole-farm” approach that will help you find the resources that lead to major e...
SPOKANE VALLEY–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will invest $25 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. Applications for this program are now being accepted and closes September 22, 2022. Through CIG, partners work to address our nation’s water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while improving agricultural operations. The On-Farm Trials component of CIG supports widespread adoption and evaluation of...
Concerns are growing about the adequacy of the available ground and surface water supply and the quality of the water to support intended uses, according to USDA and the Natural Resources Conservation Service of Washington. Agriculture is one of the largest users of the Nation’s surface water and groundwater, with irrigation being the greatest use. In 2000, almost 34% of the water withdrawn from surface water and groundwater was used in irrigated agriculture. In arid and semi-arid areas, crop production depends almost entirely on irrigation. C...
AURORA, Colo.–Wilbur-Ellis Partners with Guardian Agriculture in multi-million dollar agreement, the largest agricultural robotics investment commitment to date, brings leading innovation in autonomous aerial application to growers across America. Guardian Agriculture, a leading innovator and developer of the first fully autonomous crop protection aircraft system, secured a multi-million-dollar partnership with Wilbur-Ellis, a leading marketer, distributor and manufacturer of agriculture p...
Ten years ago August 1, 2012 Pomeroy Community Center is sponsoring a Farmers Market in a portion of the Cardwell Building on the corner of Main and 7th streets. The market will open today, Wednesday, Aug 1, noon, at 708 Main St. According to Lisa Lund of the community center, the walk-in market will have “an old-time mercantile setting with a variety of seasonal produce.” Rafe Wilson and other growers will provide fresh produce and plans call for producers to supply artisan breads, honey, eggs, gourmet foods, cut flowers, soaps, and han...
POMEROY–This year’s harvest started with a tie for the first farmer bringing in wheat between Klaveano’s and Brian Scoggin, and the wheat is lookin’ good. Wheat has been measuring at 62 pounds test weight, falling numbers are really good with low protiens. It looks to been the same in the lower county–Central Ferry/Dodge area with a 20/20, according Derek Teal, Garfield County Grain Growers Manager. Wheat further east will match it or fall below the mark, he believes. Prices are good and for the most part will cover cost of putting in the fa...
POMEROY--Incumbent Sheriff Drew Hyer received about a hundred more votes than challenger Kurt Miller, and Garfield County voters approved Proposition No. 1 to fund emergency communication systems and facilities, results from the August 2 Primary Election showed. Voter turnout in Garfield County was 52.47%, with 893 ballots counted as of the election deadline, with an estimated 35 remaining to be counted. Proposition No. 1 saw an overwhelming 71.8% approval, 588 casting yes votes to 230 opposed. Both Hyer and Miller, Republicans, will move on...