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The Bear Gulch Fire Is a Wake-Up Call for Rural Western Washington

When smoke rolled over the Olympic Peninsula this July,...

What’s Cooking at the 2025 Kitsap County Fair & Stampede This Week?

At the Kitsap County Fair & Stampede, the first...

U.S. Forest Service Faces Significant Layoffs Amid Rising Wildfire Risks and Budget Cuts

In a concerning development for environmental management and public...

Yallidarity Social Debuts in Nashville with Songwriters’ Round

In the early days of country and roots music, the line between working artists and the working class was thin. Songs of struggle and...

Bald eagle officially declared national bird of the United States

In a significant decision celebrated by wildlife advocates and citizens nationwide, the bald eagle has officially been designated as the national bird of the...

Fire Officials Warn Western Washington Residents About Escalating Wildfire Risks

New research led by Oregon State University has unveiled alarming projections for the future of forests in the western Pacific Northwest. The study, published...

Washington State Department of Commerce Launches Study on Renewable Energy Development in Rural Communities

The Washington State Department of Commerce is spearheading a comprehensive study and legislative report to address renewable energy development's potential opportunities and impacts in...

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Outdated Federal Safety Regulations Put Rural Americans At Risk During Tornado Outbreaks

Extreme weather battered parts of the Midwest over the weekend, providing another tragic reminder that catastrophic weather events uniquely impact rural America. At least five...

Farmworkers Tribunal provides ‘critical’ platform in Olympia

Washington state farmworkers are converging on Olympia this week to call for better working conditions.The 11th annual Farmworkers Tribunal is being held on Tuesday at...

Solar-Farming Combos Reducing Water Usage

Colorado News Connection—The summer of 2022 was tough for farmers in the American West: Hot, dry conditions led snow to melt early, reservoirs to...

Yes, greedy businesses are driving up the cost of eggs. No, your backyard flock is not saving you money.

So who is to blame for historic egg-flation, and how can American consumers beat the price gouging on supermarket shelves? By now, if you shop...

What Rural Families Need to Know About New Energy Savings Programs Introduced by the Biden Administration

On November 2, 2022, the Biden-Harris administration announced a set of energy savings programs geared towards American homeowners and families. The benefits of this green...

Can your mountain bike revitalize rural main streets? The Biden Administration thinks so.

Whether you're fishing, hiking, mountain biking or swimming, camping, horseback riding, and wildlife watching--you're not just having a good time. You're also likely contributing...

Considering solar panels for your farm or rural small business? Here’s a sweetheart deal you don’t want to miss. 

Last week, Congress passed the “Inflation Reduction Act,” a federal budget delivering hundreds of billions of dollars in clean energy subsidies and tax credits....

Opinion: Finally, some good news for small towns and rural communities

While often missed by the traditional media, there is a growing group of us in rural America who refuse to let our communities die without a fight. And after two long years, we've just had our first billion-dollar breakthrough.

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Madrona Fest 2025 Photography Contest Celebrates Creativity on the Key Peninsula

Pierce County, Washington, and surrounding area photographers are invited...

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Music Returns to the Key Peninsula on October 18 for Madrona Fest 2025

KEY PENINSULA — The stage is set for Madrona...

The Bear Gulch Fire Is a Wake-Up Call for Rural Western Washington

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