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Washington State University’s newest apple, WA 64, has an official brand name: Sunflare.  Announced Tuesday, December 10th, by WSU apple breeder Kate Evans at the Northwest Horticulture Expo in Yakima, WA, the new name resulted from a public contest that drew more than 15,000 responses.   “Our b...

Billions of dollars in the economy and the health of millions of people in Washington depend on safe-to-eat foods in grocery stores, farmers markets and restaurants.  Three Washington State University Extension professions are working to ensure that meals and snacks are safe to consume, locally, nationally and even internationally.  Claire ...

Scientists with Washington State University’s Freight Policy Transportation Institute are reaching out to regional stakeholders as part of a newly launched independent review of a state-contacted analysis of transport impacts from potential breaching of the four lower Snake Rivers dams.  The...

Congratulations to Washington State University’s Jean Dodson Peterson.  The founding chair of WSU’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, was recently named one of Wine Enthusiast magazine’s Future 40 Tastemakers of 2024.   The magazine prais...

The Collective Cougars' think tanks have been thinking of different ways to be competitive in attracting and keeping student-athletes at WAZZU. They are revealing the latest project to Wave Ol' Crimsome even more! Cougar Nation get ready!

WSU partners with Washington State Broadband to bridge the digital divide in rural areas, providing education and training opportunities with grant funding.

The WSU Cougars will tip off the neutral site game at 8 PM against the Boise State Broncos on Thursday, December 21st, at the Spokane Arena in the Numerica Credit Union's Holiday Hoops game.

Washington State University's grass breeding program has begun a two-year study this fall in order to "identify and breed hardy blends of grasses that can stand up to heavy, constant wear."

Opportunities continue to arise for dairy producers in the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Coast.

Helping students receive a WSU education right here in our community is our number one goal.

Washington State University scientists will showcase research to improve irrigation scheduling, grapevine plant models and heat stress mitigation on July 21st.

Inslee will meet with officials from the state Department of Corrections (DOC) for a roundtable discussion.