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The House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act on Tuesday which will authorize modernization of the locks and dams on the Mississippi River and harbor projects important to agriculture.

The Yakima Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has closed its doors but a new organization has been announced.

The House Appropriations Committee released its draft of the Fiscal Year 2015 bill for Ag appropriations and other related agencies Monday.

Crews at the Yakima Airport will start resurfacing and widening taxiways this summer. The Federal Aviation Administration gave the airport an $11 million grant for construction projects, and starting in July, staff will put the money to use...

Yakima city officials are awaiting results of a major parking study that will help with the creation of a proposed plaza downtown.

The design team for Yakima's Downtown Plaza visited Yakima Tuesday with the results from the city's recent questionnaire.

A Yakima businessman who has been standing on street corners with a sign looking for workers is getting national attention.

The Yakima farmer's market is back! Hundreds of people enjoyed the 16th annual opening day of the Yakima farmer's market Sunday on 3rd Street in downtown Yakima.

The 2014 farm bill has given the USDA new tools, resources and authority to support the rural economy.

USDA is now accepting applications for new conservation initiatives developed in the 2014 Farm Bill.