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DOJ Recommends 10-Year Sentence for Easterday

The Justice Department says it has filed a memo in federal court with its recommended sentence for Washington rancher and cattle feeder Cody Easterday who pleaded guilty in a $244 million "ghost cattle" scheme.

Seattle Selected for Port Pop-Up to Ease Ag Supply Chain
Seattle Selected for Port Pop-Up to Ease Ag Supply Chain

The Northwest Seaport Alliance is partnering the USDA to bring the Port of Seattle a 49-acre pop-up site that will accept both dry and refrigerated agricultural products for temporary storage.

Ghost-Cattle Scheme Spawns Another Lawsuit
Ghost-Cattle Scheme Spawns Another Lawsuit

The fallout continues from a ghost-cattle scheme as Rabo AgriFinance filed suit in federal court seeking to foreclose on Easterday family assets that have been in default for months.

AB Livestock Buys Feedlot Entangled In Tyson Lawsuit

While Tyson's lawyers were filing a lawsuit on Monday against one of the packer’s largest cattle suppliers, the ink was still drying on the sale of one of that supplier’s feedlots to one of Tyson’s competitors.

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Dan Murphy: Lawmaker A ‘Domestic Terrorist?’

A Washington state representative is accused of being actively involved with extremist groups advocating armed resistance against the federal government.

Wolf recovery is a controversial issue in Washington state.
Online Threats Lead To Cancellation Of Washington Wolf Meetings

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has cancelled a series of 14 wolf-related public meetings as a precaution for the safety of the public and staff.

Grizzly Bear in the North Cascades National Park.
NCBA, PLC Oppose Grizzly Bear Recovery

An effort to return grizzly bears to North Cascades National Park is back in motion after officials announced public comment will be reopened.

Idaho Rancher Under Investigation in Death of Cows
Idaho Rancher Under Investigation in Death of Cows

An Idaho rancher says 29 of his cows died in winter storms in Washington state, but investigators suspect he let them starve.

More Than 30,000 lb. of Ground Beef Recalled

A recall of more than 30,000 lb. of ground beef has been implemented after the discovery of plastic and metal in beef from a Washington processing plant.

USDA has announced a recall for beef.
More Than 30,000 lb. of Ground Beef Recalled

A recall of more than 30,000 lb. of ground beef has been implemented after the discovery of plastic and metal in beef from a Washington processing plant.

Rancher Nick Cobb says the blizzard that hit Washington state over the weekend meant several calves needed help, including one called "Oreo" that was covered in snow and ice.
'Oreo' Survives Washington Blizzard

Rancher Nick Cobb says the blizzard that hit Washington state over the weekend meant several calves needed help, including one called "Oreo" that was covered in snow and ice.

A wolf was shot at in Washington.
Ranch Worker Shoots Wolf Chasing Cattle in Washington State

A ranch worker shot a wolf that was chasing cattle in an area of eastern Washington state where there are no known wolf packs.

Crash Leaves Cattle Stranded on Truck Along Snake River in Washington
Crash Leaves Cattle Stranded on Truck Along Snake River in Washington

Cattle in route from Canada to a packing plant in Washington crashed less than 9 miles from their destination in an event police called a “spontaneous carnival ride.”

Wolves running through the woods in Washington.
Washington Wolf Pack Attacks Cattle for 19th Time in Five Months

After 16 separate cattle attacks in the last few months of 2018, a wolf pack in Washington has killed three more cattle to start out 2019.

Lethal action has been approved by wildlife officials in Washington for two packs that have killed and injured multiple cattle this year.
Washington Approves Lethal Action on Two Wolf Packs for Cattle Attacks

Lethal action has been approved by wildlife officials in Washington for two packs that have killed and injured multiple cattle this year.

Removal of Wolf Pack Authorized in Washington After 16 Cattle Attacks

After 16 separate attacks on livestock, wildlife officials in Washington have approved the lethal removal of the remaining pack members.

After 16 separate attacks on livestock, wildlife officials in Washington have approved the lethal removal of the remaining pack members.
Removal of Wolf Pack Authorized in Washington After 16 Cattle Attacks

After 16 separate attacks on livestock, wildlife officials in Washington have approved the lethal removal of the remaining pack members.

Three More Attacks on Cattle by Washington Wolf Pack

A wolf pack in northeastern Washington has committed three more attacks on cattle, making their total amount of livestock depredation come to 15 this year.

A wolf pack in northeastern Washington has committed three more attacks on cattle, making their total amount of livestock depredation come to 15 this year.
Three More Attacks on Cattle by Washington Wolf Pack

A wolf pack in northeastern Washington has committed three more attacks on cattle, making their total amount of livestock depredation come to 15 this year.

Second Wolf Killed in Washington’s Old Profanity Territory Pack

A second wolf in the Old Profanity Territory pack has been killed by a wildlife department marksman in Washington after the pack killed multiple cattle.

A second wolf in the Old Profanity Territory pack has been killed by a wildlife department marksman in Washington after the pack killed multiple cattle.
Second Wolf Killed in Washington’s Old Profanity Territory Pack

A second wolf in the Old Profanity Territory pack has been killed by a wildlife department marksman in Washington after the pack killed multiple cattle.

Juvenile Wolf Killed in Washington’s Old Profanity Territory Pack

A juvenile wolf has been killed in Washington after its pack was found repeatedly preying on cattle grazing federal land.

A juvenile wolf has been killed in Washington after its pack was found repeatedly preying on cattle grazing federal land.
Juvenile Wolf Killed in Washington’s Old Profanity Territory Pack

A juvenile wolf has been killed in Washington after its pack was found repeatedly preying on cattle grazing federal land.

Kill Order Approved for 2nd Washington Wolf Pack After Cattle Attacks

Wildlife officials in Washington have approved a kill order for wolves that have been preying on livestock. This is the second time this has happened in less than a month.

Wildlife officials in Washington have approved a kill order for wolves that have been preying on livestock. This is the second time this has happened in less than a month.
Kill Order Approved for 2nd Washington Wolf Pack After Cattle Attacks

Wildlife officials in Washington have approved a kill order for wolves that have been preying on livestock. This is the second time this has happened in less than a month.

Washington Wolf Killed After Judge Approves Lethal Action

A male wolf in Washington has been killed by wildlife officials after its pack preyed on cattle three times in August.

A male wolf in Washington has been killed by wildlife officials after its pack preyed on cattle three times in August.
Washington Wolf Killed After Judge Approves Lethal Action

A male wolf in Washington has been killed by wildlife officials after its pack preyed on cattle three times in August.

Washington Wolf Injured After Being Shot by Rancher

A GPS collared wolf that is a member of a pack in Washington known to prey on livestock has been injured after it was shot by a rancher.

A GPS collared wolf that is a member of a pack in Washington known to prey on livestock has been injured after it was shot by a rancher.
Washington Wolf Injured After Being Shot by Rancher

A GPS collared wolf that is a member of a pack in Washington known to prey on livestock has been injured after it was shot by a rancher.

Report: Washington Rancher Shot at Wolf in Self-Defense

A rancher in Washington is currently under investigation by wildlife officials after he shot at a wolf in self-defense while checking his cattle.

A male wolf from the Togo pack in northeast Washington.
Report: Washington Rancher Shot at Wolf in Self-Defense

A rancher in Washington is currently under investigation by wildlife officials after he shot at a wolf in self-defense while checking his cattle.

Lawsuit by Activists Halts Wolf Pack Kill Order in Washington

A wolf pack in Washington that has preyed on cattle six times in the past 10 months and three times in 30 days will not be euthanized in the near future after activists groups filed a lawsuit.

A male wolf from the Togo pack in northeast Washington.
Lawsuit by Activists Halts Wolf Pack Kill Order in Washington

A wolf pack in Washington that has preyed on cattle six times in the past 10 months and three times in 30 days will not be euthanized in the near future after activists groups filed a lawsuit.

Washington Approves Lethal Action on Wolf Pack That Killed Cattle

A wolf pack that has killed cattle in Washington has been approved to be handled with lethal action by wildlife officials.

A wolf pack that has killed cattle in Washington has been approved to be handled with lethal action by wildlife officials.
Washington Approves Lethal Action on Wolf Pack That Killed Cattle

A wolf pack that has killed cattle in Washington has been approved to be handled with lethal action by wildlife officials.

Wolf Pack That Attacked Cows in Washington Won’t Be Euthanized, Yet

The Togo wolf pack has attacked five cattle in the past 10 months, which meets the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's lethal removal policy threshold but there are no current plans to euthanize the wolves.

The Togo wolf pack has attacked five cattle in the past 10 months, which meets the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's lethal removal policy threshold but there are no current plans to euthanize the wolves.
Wolf Pack That Attacked Cows in Washington Won’t Be Euthanized, Yet

The Togo wolf pack has attacked five cattle in the past 10 months, which meets the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's lethal removal policy threshold but there are no current plans to euthanize the wolves.

Feedlot Settles Air Pollution Case with Washington State

A feedlot in southeastern Washington has settled a fine imposed by the state after allegedly failing to manage air pollution.

A feedlot in southeastern Washington has settled a fine imposed by the state after allegedly failing to manage air pollution.
Feedlot Settles Air Pollution Case with Washington State

A feedlot in southeastern Washington has settled a fine imposed by the state after allegedly failing to manage air pollution.