economy

Last week marked the deadline for the FDA’s final ruling on gluten free labeling of food.

Revitalizing Yakima's downtown with a new plaza has been on the City Council's agenda -- and now they will finally get to see some real possibilities.

Could a Pike Place or Pybus Public Market be headed to Yakima? That will depend on the results of a survey just released by the city of Yakima. The survey, found on the city's website, is asking residents whether if they would support the idea of a public market that would be combined with a food business incubator...

USDA announced on Friday that U.S. farmers spent $367.3 billion on agricultural production in 2013.

The White House released a report Tuesday titled The Cost of Delaying Action to Stem Climate Change.

Dairy is big business in Washington and according to a WSU economic study, Yakima County's 69 dairy farms likely average $10 million per farm, employ 20-30 people and generate approximately $500 million to the valley's local economy.

After a year, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar have again asked the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission to study possible anti-competitive practices regarding certain oil companies.

With the completion of the Martin Luther King Jr. underpass the Yakima City Council will be faced with a decision.

USDA has announced $13 million in Farm Bill funding is now available for organic certification cost-share assistance.

The National Parks Service has released final numbers for the 2013 year regarding tourism and economic impacts.