Douglas County officials posted this photo of an apple infested with apple maggot larvae. The apple is reportedly one of many brought into Eastern Washington by Governor Jay Inslee, which Sen. Judy Warnick said Wednesday likely was in violation of state law, during recent stops to fire-stricken towns in the region.
September 17, 2020
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September 17, 2020 1 a.m.
Local lawmaker calls for investigation after Inslee reportedly brings infested apples into pest-free area
A local lawmaker is calling for an investigation and possible penalties after recent reports that Governor Jay Inslee brought apple maggot-infested fruit to Eastern Washington towns that had been razed by wildfires, allegedly breaking state law in the process.