A bill that would create a Washington Wine specialty license plate and direct funding to support research at WSU Tri-Cities passed off the House Floor Wednesday afternoon with a vote of 86-9. HB 2050 would give Washington drivers the option of purchasing a special license plate featuring...
Leading smoke exposure scientist will help wineries prepare for future wildfires By Washington State Wine SEATTLE – Wildfires bring devastation to land and property, and in wine growing regions the smoke can affect the quality of the crop. The impact of this smoke exposure is the focus...
RICHLAND, Wash. – Few gifts say Happy Valentine’s Day better than wine and chocolate. These time-honored hallmarks of affection are among the most popular and beloved Valentine’s traditions. But exactly what makes them so desirable, so delicious, has long remained a mystery. Now, a pair of...
By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – A seemingly unlikely partnership between Washington State University Tri-Cities and a local brewing company has led to a range of support for student veterans. WSU Tri-Cities student veterans pose for a photo with Bombing Range Brewery owners at their...
By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Students will highlight semester course projects, research and art as part of the fall Undergraduate Research Symposium and Art Exhibition on Dec. 11 and 13 at Washington State University Tri-Cities. A student presents at the WSU Tri-CIties Undergraduate Research...
By Brian Charles Clark, Washington State Magazine As microscopic particles and liquid droplets ooze and eddy through the vineyard, grapes are coated with toxic chemicals. Worse, smoke from forest and range fires manages to get into the plant itself, wreaking havoc with the plant’s internal chemistry. In...
By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Six student projects were presented with $3,000 as part of the Chancellor’s Summer Scholars program to pursue research in academic fields including environmental and biological sciences, viticulture and enology, mechanical and electrical engineering and fine arts. The Chancellor’s Summer...
By Linda Weiford, WSU News PULLMAN, Wash. – Jim Harbertson sees through rosé colored glasses. WSU wine researcher Jim Harbertson enjoys, admires and carefully weighs the hues, shades and tints of rosé wine. Photo by Robert Hubner, WSU Photo Services Finely tuned shades and hues ranging from blush...
RICHLAND, Wash. – “The Secret Life of Yeast: Not so Secret Anymore,” presented by Dr. Linda Bisson will be held on May 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center in Richland, Wash., and at 1:30 p.m. May 17,...
Richland, Wash. – Anthony’s Restaurants will host the WSU Blended Learning Spring Release Party at Budd’s Broiler at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28. The public is invited to attend. WSU viticulture and enology student Melanie Ford pours a glass of wine during last year’s Blended Learning...
