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China Weighing On The Mind Of Oil Investors
China Weighing On The Mind Of Oil Investors
China Weighing On The Mind Of Oil Investors
West Texas Crude traded around $71 per barrel in last week’s trade, the lowest level we’ve seen in roughly a year.  Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy said the economic uncertainty that has pushed oil prices lower for the past two-plus months continues to weigh on the minds of investors.  He said while there’...
Western Senators Are Asking USDA To Help Drought Impacted Farmers
Western Senators Are Asking USDA To Help Drought Impacted Farmers
Western Senators Are Asking USDA To Help Drought Impacted Farmers
Oregon senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkely as well as Washington’s Patty Murray joined 11 others this week sending a letter to the USDA about the western Drought and conservation priorities.  The lawmakers are asking the agency to give parity to the urgent priorities of Western growers and communities through existing authorities, new funding, and collaboration across government.     “The... Read Mor
DeHaan Fuel Prices Expected To Continue To Drop
DeHaan Fuel Prices Expected To Continue To Drop
DeHaan Fuel Prices Expected To Continue To Drop
Thanks to international issues and pressures, oil prices have been fairly volatile over the past couple of weeks.  Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy said the price for a barrel of West Texas Crude fell last week, thanks to China’s zero COVID policy, which locked down the 2nd largest economy in the world.   Howeve...
Oil Prices Fall Amid Economic, Demand Concerns
Oil Prices Fall Amid Economic, Demand Concerns
Oil Prices Fall Amid Economic, Demand Concerns
"Oil prices this morning have plummeted down to about $75 a barrel the lowest level since Russia's invasion of Ukraine back in February that has pushed gasoline and diesel prices down," said Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy.  He added fuel prices have tumbled considerably over the past couple of weeks, resulting in relief at the local station.  He said ther...
Oil Prices Rise, Fall Thanks to China
Oil Prices Rise, Fall Thanks to China
Oil Prices Rise, Fall Thanks to China
Oil prices fell on Monday, paring gains after rising to more than two-month highs, on mixed signals over China, the world's top crude importer, potentially relaxing its strict COVID-19 restrictions.  West Texas crude dropped to $91 per barrel at Monday’s close, after jumping up to over $93 at one point Monday; the highest West Texas price we’ve seen since August 30th.   Prices climb...
WSDA Awards $8M To Improve Fairgrounds Statewide
WSDA Awards $8M To Improve Fairgrounds Statewide
WSDA Awards $8M To Improve Fairgrounds Statewide
Unfortunately, it’s a familiar theme at many fairgrounds across the state of Washington; rundown facilities that have seen better days.  But the state Department of Agriculture is trying to help address some of those needs.  The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the State Legislature recognize the importance of Washington’s fairgrounds, especially to the rural, more remote locations a
WSU Dropping COVID Vaccine Requirements For Staff
WSU Dropping COVID Vaccine Requirements For Staff
WSU Dropping COVID Vaccine Requirements For Staff
(Spokane, WA)  --  WSU is dropping its COVID vaccine requirements for most staff members.  The school said they would lift the requirement at the same time that Governor Jay Inslee announced the end of COVID emergency orders by October 31st.  Despite this...
UW Medicine: Get a Flu Shot and a Coronavirus Booster For Fall
UW Medicine: Get a Flu Shot and a Coronavirus Booster For Fall
UW Medicine: Get a Flu Shot and a Coronavirus Booster For Fall
(Seattle, WA) -- UW Medicine is warning that as daily temperatures start to drop, now is a key time to protect against COVID-19 and the flu virus. “What we're likely to be seeing is both things, influenza and COVID-19, at the same time,” says UW Infectious Disease Expert Dr. John Lynch said, not...
COVID Continues To Linger In Rural America
COVID Continues To Linger In Rural America
COVID Continues To Linger In Rural America
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to linger even as society and rural communities are ready to move on.  Dr. Michael Stevens, West Virginia University System Health Care Epidemiologist, Morgantown, West Virginia, said rural communities have seen disproportionate levels of COVID   “Rural communities have been disproportionately affected and impacted by the pandemic in terms of having more severe COVI

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