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Courtesy: Public Affairs Office, Walla Walla District/U.S. Army Corps of EngineersSockeye numbers are coming in stronger for the Yakima River. That’s months after construction crews in the Tri-Cities removed a land-bridge. It caused the mouth of the river to stagnate. -
Courtesy: S. Barlow/Paradise, Hagen and Horse Ridge Fire Information Facebook pageAs the Paradise, Hagen and Horse Ridge fires burn in Washington and Oregon counties, Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 6 provided an update on firefighting efforts -
Anna King / NWPBIn Spokane, a suspected arsonist has been arrested and had his first hearing. Thousands are evacuated out of their homes. Many have lost everything they've worked their entire lives for.
Local Programs
Arts & Culture
Richard Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen at 150
Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen was first performed in its entirety at Bayreuth in 1876. It remains a powerful and influential work 150 years later, with Wagner’s vision continuing to inspire artists, audiences, and opera companies—including Seattle Opera and Tacoma Opera in the Pacific Northwest.
Meet the new host of Exploring Music
Exploring Music begins a new chapter on August 24 as Peter van de Graaff becomes the program's new host, following the passing of creator and longtime host Bill McGlaughlin. Join NWPB in welcoming Peter as he continues the program's tradition of bringing classical music to life through engaging stories, composers, and performances.
Reeder's Movie Reviews: One Night Only
Let’s face it. Rom-coms are notoriously difficult to calibrate. One Night Only tries hard, and it has one exceptional performance, but its potential largely goes untapped.
Reeder's Movie Reviews: The Odyssey
The Odyssey takes an iconic work of literature, dissects and rearranges it, and packages it as a distinctive, thrilling entertainment for modern audiences. It finds its own poetry in love, bravery, deceit, violence, horror and (occasional) humor. In Tiresias’ words: “It is the journey itself that makes up your life.” The Odyssey is a journey well worth nearly three hours of yours.
The Paperboys And Chumlilies Leave Fans Wanting More At ICCA Show
A pair of Pacific Northwest Roots bands wowed the crowd with an outdoor show on a perfect Cascadian summer night.
Puyallup Tribe plays host as World Cup takes over Seattle
While Seattle hosts six matches for the World Cup, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians is playing a big role, as an official host city supporter for the games. This is the first time an Indigenous nation in the U.S. has had these responsibilities.
In Pasco, a new women's-only soccer league allows players to 'blossom'
For years, the Tri-Cities hasn’t had a dedicated outdoor women’s soccer league. But now, one woman is changing that — and others are flocking to the soccer fields in Pasco.
America at 250 special radio programs explore history, democracy, and culture
As America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, NWPB presents a variety of special radio programs that invite listeners to explore the nation’s story from multiple perspectives.
Tri-Cities World Relief Cup fosters a ‘sense of belonging’ for refugee soccer players
For people around the world, soccer is its own language. That’s true for some refugees in the Tri-Cities. Players from Nicaragua to Nigeria competed this past weekend in the first World Relief Cup tournament.
Reeder's Movie Reviews: Disclosure Day
It may well become the most discussed line of dialogue in any movie released this year. A line we don’t actually hear, by design. A line delivered by a rather unlikely “character.” A climactic moment in Steven Spielberg’s latest speculative drama–a picture unrelated to Dan Farah’s unconvincing 2025 documentary The Age of Disclosure.
Kids
PBS Kids
Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!
Ask Dr. Universe
See Dr. Universe answer your most baffling science questions.
Explore Together / Exploremos Juntos
Explore Together is our program just for kids ages 2–8 and their families. Join us at community events, get hands-on with STEAM activities and make lasting memories together.
