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Courtesy: InciwebMultiple fires are burning across parts of the nearly 1.4 million-acre reservation. -
Courtesy: Washington State UniversityIf you’d like to know just how bad the smoke in your area could get, an interactive map could help. The tool from Washington State University is part of an air quality project for the Northwest. -
Anna King/NWPBIn Spokane, around 60,000 people have been evacuated — fleeing several fires. But they're not the only ones. Animals have also had to leave their homes.
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Arts & Culture
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.
Homegrown, queer and holy: Upcoming exhibit by regional makers showcases art world outliers
A one-night-only art exhibit in Spokane on June 5th blends queerness, spirituality and folk art.
One city in Washington is celebrating the World Cup with glass art
When six World Cup games come to Seattle this summer, there’s another game fans can join in on in Pierce County. Around the county, 1,000 glass medallions are being hidden in a scavenger hunt meant to celebrate the World Cup.
Record-setting, 64-year overdue library book makes its way back to Richland
There are now two books at the Richland Public Library that definitely don’t have that new book smell. They were last checked out in the 1960s.
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.
