Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Farmers eligible for emergency loans
RITZVILLE — Following last month’s USDA designation of 14 Eastern Washington counties as a natural disaster due to drought, the Farm Service Agency is offering emergency loans to producers.
The severe drought emergency declaration makes producers in Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman and Yakima eligible to apply.
The agency will be accepting and reviewing loan requests until Feb. 22, officials said.
Utility, mortgage assistance offered
LACROSSE — The Whitman County Community Action Center is offering to assist county residents who have fallen behind in paying their water and power bills or mortgages.
Center staff will be visiting LaCrosse from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21.
Volunteers will be at 111 N. Main St.
To make an appointment, call 509-334-9147.
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