Posts Tagged ‘Washington State University’
Washington’s Own Apple – Cosmic Crisp – Finally Hitting Store Shelves
The unveiling of a new product – from Teslas to iPhones – can build consumer anticipation. Can the same be true for an apple? The answer it appears is Yes.
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KOHO Friday Sports Preview with Ian Dunn – Football, Volleyball, WSU
Wenatchee World Sports Editor Ian Dunn joins KOHO’s Dan Langager for our weekly look at local fall sports. The Wenatchee Panthers head to Sunnyside to take on the Grizzlies tonight in a major determining game for the Big 9. Catch the game right here on KOHO 101 at 6:45 p.m. Dunn takes a look at the…
Read MoreCity of Wenatchee, WSU Proposed Partnership Could Build Much-Needed Student Housing
The housing shortage in the Wenatchee Valley affects a number of age-groups and demographics. It’s also hampering potential growth at Washington State University’s Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center on Western Avenue. Now a potential partnership between the City of Wenatchee and WSU could bring additional housing for students and faculty, as Marcus Bellissimo reports
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Environmentally-Friendly Farming Practices Used By Nearly Third of World’s Farms, Including in NCW
It’s harvest season in North Central Washington and regions around the world. A recent global study of farming practices shows using environmentally-friendly farming techniques is a win-win for producers and consumers. Marcus Bellissimo reports on how local farms fit into the global assessment. Photo: Reganold inspects crops using organic agricultural practices. Washington State University
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WSU Animal Lab Examines Cougar That Killed Mountain Biker Near North Bend
Cougar attacks on people are a rarity in Washington. A recent fatal attack had authorities asking was it due to an abnormality, habitat encroachment, or something else. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Local Ph.D. Student Researcher Studying Deadly Tree Fruit Disease Fire Blight
Earlier this month, a pear orchard in the Sunnyslope/Monitor area went up in flames. The orchardist and local horticulture experts were working to contain a disease. It’s called Fire Blight and it costs apple growers millions in lost revenue every year. But new research happening in Wenatchee could produce DNA-based tests for fire blight resistance.…
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Olympic Peninsula Experiment Could Shape NW Forestry
Timber production once left environmental issues behind. A new study looks to benefit both the environment and local communities. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreApple Blossom, WSU Graduation, Distracted Driving Month – This Week’s Priorities At Wash. State Patrol
Washington State Patrol Trooper Brian Moore joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April and the rise they’ve seen in distracted drivings incidents and fatalities, as well as extra patrols out this weekend for Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee and Washington State University graduation in Pullman.
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WSU Study Assesses How Cannabis Affects Emotional Well-Being
Many have associated smoking marijuana with reducing stress, anxiety and depression. A new study at Washington State University aims to clarify what’s going on scientifically. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreWSU Study Exploring Sustainable Farming Practices In The Face Of Climate Change
A grant from the USDA is helping to fund a study of climate change and farming. Three universities from three states are spearheading the project. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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What Does Launching The Valley’s Research & Innovation District Mean For Economic Development?
The community action group Our Valley Our Future last week unveiled development of a Research & Innovation District (RID). Joining Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show today is Steve King, the City of Wenatchee’s Economic Development Director. King talks about what an RID means for the community – from research and education, to seminars,…
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