This painting of Edward R. Murrow hangs at the entrance of NWPB TV studios in Jackson Hall on the WSU Pullman campus. Historically, a Lucky Strike cigarette is left for […]Read More
Harriet Bullitt, founder of KOHO 101.1 in Leavenworth passed away the morning of Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 at the age of 97.Read More
On Asian America examines the rise in anti-Asian sentiment and it's history in the Northwest. This episode lookes at historically violent acts against Chinese workers in the rural Northwest from the Hell's Canyon Massacre to mobs pushing out the Chinese in small towns. You'll also hear from those of Asian descent who share their experiences living in rural areas and how Read More
This hour-long special of StoryCorps Northwest highlights some of the moving and inspiring stories from friends and neighbors in the Inland Northwest. Read More
As a supervisor, she has trained many to announce conversationally, to troubleshoot technical issues and combat lazy thinking. She expects and is able to bring out the best in those willing to learn. As a mentor, she has guided students who are now working in broadcasting with most in public media. As a friend, she has always been there to lend a hand and ear and to share Read More
Rachel Jameton struggled as a new teacher at Lewis Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. Her colleague, Jane Finan, co-taught biology with her. The two talk about mentorship and how disappointing a teacher can be transformative for a student, in this episode of StoryCorps Northwest, recorded virtually.Read More
When Spokane resident Evelyn Woods was a little girl in World War II Germany, she hid in an attic with her Jewish parents. In today’s StoryCorps Northwest, Evelyn’s step-daughter, Robin, asks her how that confinement compares to today’s COVID-19 restrictions. Evelyn, 82, discusses that and the Black Lives Matter movement in this segment of StoryCorps Northwest recorded Read More
This year, you may have heard references to the 1918 pandemic, referred to as the Spanish flu. Peggy Ward of Moscow, Idaho, shares the story of her grandmother who died in the 1918 pandemic and how it affected her family and the community. She spoke with her daughter, Lynne Embrey, for StoryCorps Northwest, recorded virtually.Read More
Catherine Perusse is a counselor in Sandpoint, Idaho, who knows first-hand about the devastation of suicide: Two of her sons died of self-inflected death six years apart. In this episode of StoryCorps Northwest, Catherine and her daughter, Ali Bretthauer of Moscow, Idaho, share how the deaths changed their lives.Read More
Dr. Sydney Freeman Jr., an associate professor at the University of Idaho, uses his voice and his role to make higher education inclusive. He started the Progressive Black Caucus at Oakwood University in Alabama and brought the mission to Idaho to create a more efficient and welcoming environment for students of color.Read More
Lewiston resident Lilienne Shore Kilgore-Brown actively takes part in protests now. So did her grandmother Susan Kilgore in the 1970s. On StoryCorps Northwest, Susan tells Lilienne what she was protesting and what she learned from those experiences.Read More
When she was young, Lewiston resident Colleen Mahoney lived near the Minidoka Japanese Internment camp. That experience, plus witnessing housing discrimination in Utah, shaped her politics and community advocacy.Read More
Nez Perce tribal member Mary Jane Miles was two when her mother died. That was the start of a series of difficult events in Mary Jane’s life. But she persevered to earn an education and come to terms with alcohol addiction. She spoke with her friend and colleague, Kayeloni Scott, for StoryCorps Northwest.Read More
Larry Clott helped to lay the foundation for disabilities rights in the United States. He spoke with his daughter about a car accident that made him a quadriplegic, and how he came to fight for disability rights in this episode of StoryCorps Northwest, recorded virtually.Read More
Larry Clott discusses his car accident and how he felt about his nurse in this StoryCorps Northwest episode. It originally aired on NWPB’s Morning Edition on Oct. 7, 2020. It was recorded as part of NWPB’s 2020 partnership with StoryCorps.Read More
Nearly 150 years ago, the McGregor family started ranching and farming on the Palouse region of southeastern Washington and north-central Idaho. The family passed down an appreciation for rural life and a love of small towns.Read More
Jose Riera is a survivor of electric shock therapy. Before coming to Washington State University, he had the corporate office and all of life’s conveniences. But it all unraveled.Read More
Robert Norwood of Walla Walla went to a one-room school then joined the Navy on a whim. After service he enjoyed a rewarding career as a school counselor. He talked to his son, Mike, about his schooling experience for StoryCorps Northwest, recorded virtually.Read More
Growing up in Chelan, Susan Little knew early being gay was unacceptable in her small town. In today’s StoryCorps Northwest, Susan and her wife Marianne Patton talk about those early days, and how much has changed for gays and lesbians since they fell in love 35 years ago.Read More
Description of an American Public Media report on how many states are not collecting accurate COVID-19 hospital admissions. Read More
A couple from the Tri Cities shares their experience with self-quarantine and offer advice. Read More
You're invited to spend a weekend working with professional public radio journalists to make your own radio story. In this workshop, you'll learn how to record and edit audio, conduct interviews, write a script, and speak on air. You don't need to have any previous audio or journalism experience to apply.Read More
Now YOU can record your conversation with a loved one, and the Library of Congress will archive it. NWPB and Innovia Foundation are proud to bring the StoryCorps mobile recording booth to the Lewis-Clark Valley this summer. Read More
They were a classical music hosts who helped make the genre approachable. Bob and Bill started at Northwest Public Radio delighting audiences with their humor and knowledge. Recently, Bob Christenson passed away. Bill Morelock remembers him. Read More
It's NWPB's Fall pledge drive and you are needed and encouraged to be a member of the team with a donation in any amount that works for you. Read More
Information on earthquake drill set for October 17, 2019 at 10:17am. Also how to prepare emergency kits. Read More
The Earthquake Preparedness Roadshow will start in Walla Walla on Sept. 29 with stops during the week in Pullman, Spokane, Grant County, Toppenish and Richland.Read More
Looking for a road trip and food trip this Labor Day weekend? The Yakima Valley town of Granger hosts its annual Menudo Festival, complete with a contest for those who want to show off their tripe-cooking skills.Read More
Bringing KWSU-TV to Spokane with a new translator. Read More
Reasons why NWPB faces financial pressure. Read More
Radio host of Sunday Baroque and accomplished flute player, Suzanne Bona tells NWPB listeners at a fundraiser luncheon how classical music influenced her life. Read More
Jeanne Southall lived were her friend Catherine Galvin in Walla Walla. Then Jeanne ended up in the hospital for an injury. What happened after that changed both of their lives -- and made for a long, complicated and painful legal fight neither one wanted. Read More
Join Gillian Coldsnow and Anjuli Dodhia as they host concerts at Lake Chelan Bach Fest and Icicle Creek Chamber Music Festival. NWPB will be out and about this summer and […]Read More
When I was seven, I asked my mom for a pony for Christmas. We lived in base housing on McChord Air Force Base. My elementary school was only a five-minute walk through oak trees and an enormous open field, the perfect place to keep a pony. I would feed her acorns, braid her mane and we would ride to the other end of base housing.Read More
Help a friend do what they’ve always wanted to do by encouraging them to become a member of Northwest Public Radio. Listen Walla Walla loves its public media. Give […]Read More
Terry Aguilera talking with her co-worker and friend, Cherokee Frazier, about her late husband, Polo Aguilera. Listen Polo Aguilera lived for his community. He participated in 10 Yakima council […]Read More
Northwest Public Radio’s Jessie Jacobs and Anjuli Dodhi perform Leo Delibes’ Flower Duet on Kamiak Butte in Whitman County. Thanks to Northwest Public Television for waking up and hiking […]Read More
Map showing the Hart Road and Cayuse Fires. NORTHWEST INTERAGENCY COORDINATION CENTER As of 2:47PM Tuesday, August 23rd, the Hart Road Fire had split into two fires separated by the Spokane […]Read More
Dan Maher’s Inland Folk has been on Northwest Public Radio for 35 years. The show has made a lot of friends, one of which is Washington Governor Jay Inslee who sent […]Read More
Inland Folk with Dan Maher will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a special concert on Thursday June 22nd at 7:30 in the Richland Players Theatre. Musical guests include Heidi Muller, Pint n Dale, Bryan Bowers, and Belinda Bowler. All seats have been […]Read More
Former FBI Director James Comey Former FBI Director James Comey is testifying before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Thursday, speaking publicly for the first time since he was fired by […]Read More
Gravitational waves as Einstein envisioned. WIKICOMMONS Listen Awesome Science Alert! The LIGO Conservatory at Hanford was part of the team that found gravitational waves – confirming Einstein’s Theory of Relativity! The 1A interview is below, […]Read More
The publisher Penguin is printing more copies of the 68-year-old novel to meet new demand. JOHN KEOGH / FLICKR Why are dystopian novels back on best sellers lists? Recently, […]Read More
Heidi Villatoro, top left, and Francisco Mendoza, bottom left, say learning to play the cello in YAMA has helped them in school. Both have brought up their grades since […]Read More
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PRESS Thank you for your interest in the Walking Washington History Tour project! All the free books and cities have been assigned BUT you can still participate! […]Read More
If you see a teal pumpkin on someone’s porch this Halloween it means alternative treats are availble for kids with food allergies. FARE In the United States, 8% of children […]Read More
Root materials that have been decaying in forest soils for some decades may combust during forest fires and either create what we call soil pipes–large open networks in the […]Read More
Weeding. A never ending story but there are other ways to weed while getting a snack. CREDIT SUEANN RAMELLA / NORTHWEST PUBLIC RADIO It was a little too hot […]Read More
Singer Jim Cornelison says while singing the national anthem he can barely hear himself because of the cheering crowd. Credit Jim Cornelison Raised in Enumclaw and Sunnyside and trained in opera, Jim Cornelison will […]Read More
Joel Peterson’s Korean mother holding him as an infant. JOEL PETERSON Picking out a Mother’s Day card has never been easy for me. The cards with feminine designs and […]Read More
