(Yakima, WA)  --  Washington apple growers are predicting a strong harvest this season.  The Washington State Tree Fruit Association is forecasting nearly 133-million boxes of apples, up from last year's 115-million.  It's still below the record year of 2014, which brought in nearly 142-million boxes.  Officials say favorable weather has aided this year's crop, helping produce a high-quality product and allowing growers to begin the harvest early.