WSU Extension

Relief from heat – then more heat

PROSSER, Wash. — As a historical record-breaking heatwave melts away over the Pacific Northwest and residents breathe a collective sigh of relief, they’ll still want to keep their fans and ice water close by.

July 24-26: Workshops to protect, increase pollinators

By Kate Halstead, WSU Extension EVERETT, Wash. – Learn how bees and other essential pollinators are faring and what you can do to increase their numbers during Pollinator Passion Weekend July 24-26 at Washington State University Snohomish County Extension, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, inside McCollum Park.

‘Historic’ heatwave settling over Pacific Northwest

By Linda Weiford, WSU News PULLMAN, Wash. – The severe heatwave descending upon the Pacific Northwest this weekend is highly unusual because it’s occurring in June and also because it is the second heatwave to strike before the month is over, according to meteorologist Nic Loyd of Washington State University’s AgWeatherNet.

Pharmacist part of new Yakima doctoral teaching team

By Lori Maricle, College of Pharmacy YAKIMA, Wash. – The first students will begin the Washington State University doctor of pharmacy program in August at the Pacific Northwest University of Health extension. New clinical assistant professor Carl Mikota, Pharm.D., will be part of the faculty teaching team.