Zachary Garner, Author at Northwest Public Broadcasting

Southeastern Washington Judge Faces Possible New Sexual Assault Charges After April Arrest

By Zachary Garner June 20, 2019

Asotin County Superior Court Judge Scott Gallina was arrested in April 2019 and booked into the Walla Walla County courthouse. A tentative trial date is set for late September. Courtesy Walla Walla County

A superior court judge in southeastern Washington who was arrested in April on multiple charges involving sexual misconduct could face more charges. Nine women have reported some degree of sexual misconduct by Asotin County Superior Court Judge Scott Gallina from the time he took the bench in 2014.Read More

CWU Creates Scholarship To Honor Former Campus Officer, Kittitas Deputy Killed In Line Of Duty

By Zachary Garner May 21, 2019

Kittitas County Sheriffs Deputy Ryan Thompson CREDIT: Kittitas County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Ryan Thompson -- Rhino to his friends -- was shot and killed March 19 during a shootout in the town of Kittitas, east of Ellensburg. His memorial service drew thousands of law enforcement officers, community members and students to pay their respects. Now the CWU Alumni Association and campus police want to pay it forward.Read More

Palouse Region Travelers Could Get Direct Denver Flights With Pullman-Moscow Airport Expansion

By Zachary Garner May 2, 2019

The Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport terminal is shown in Pullman, Wash.,

The Moscow-Pullman airport serving the Idaho-Washington Palouse region offers several daily flights to Seattle through Alaska Airlines. Now, the airport is looking for a $1 million grant to bring in another airline for flights to Denver.Read More

NPR’s Melissa Block Visits Pullman, Reflects On Murrow’s Legacy: ‘Without Facts, What Do We Have?’

By Zachary Garner April 17, 2019

Melissa Block during live election night coverage. CREDIT: Stephen Voss/WBAA, courtesy of NPR.

NPR's Melissa Block sat down with NWPB’s Thom Kokenge during 'All Things Considered' to discuss her experiences as a journalist, NPR’s legacy and the state of journalism today. She was in Pullman to receive The Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award at Washington State University.Read More

Fallen Kittitas County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Thompson Honored At CWU

By Zachary Garner March 28, 2019

Law enforcement personnel salute as a hearse bearing the body of Kittitas County Deputy Sheriff Ryan Thompson arrives ahead of a memorial service at Central Washington University, Thursday, March 28, 2019. CREDIT: Jake Green/The Daily Record via AP

Flags at Washington state facilities were lowered Thursday in memory of Kittitas County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Thompson. The fallen officer was honored at Central Washington University, where he attended college and was previously a campus police officer.Read More

Pullman Police Officer Resigns After Arrest On Charge Of Sexually Assaulting WSU Student

By Zachary Garner November 29, 2018

Pullman Police Sgt. Dan Hargraves resigned Nov. 26, 2018. He was arrested Oct. 30 on charges of sexually assaulting a WSU student. COURTESY PULLMAN POLICE

A Pullman Police officer who was arrested for custodial sexual misconduct resigned from his position on Monday, a day before he was to be interviewed by Pullman Police investigators.Read More

Washington, Oregon, Idaho Residents: Hurry Up And Register If You Want To Vote Nov. 6

By Zachary Garner October 5, 2018

Gus Clark deposits his vote-by-mail ballot in a collection box in Seattle in the 2016 election. CREDIT: TED S. WARREN/AP

With a month before the next election, you don’t have much time left to register if you want to vote November 6th in Washington, Oregon or Idaho.Read More

Washington 5th District Race Draws Criticism For McMorris Rodgers Ads

By Zachary Garner July 28, 2018

The campaign of Cathy McMorris Rodgers sent this and similar ads to Washington 5th Congressional District voters ahead of the Aug. 7, 2018 primary.

The race for U.S. House in eastern Washington has taken a negative turn. Despite criticism, 5th District Republican Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers has doubled down on a controversial ad campaign attacking her Democratic opponent, Lisa Brown, using information proven to be misleading and false.Read More

Two Men Assaulted With Rocks At Gorge Amphitheater, Grant County Sheriff Asks For Help

By Zachary Garner July 25, 2018

Gorge Amphitheater at sunset, in George, Washington. CREDIT: FLICKR/ZOOOMA

The Grant County, Washington, Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from anyone who witnessed a pair of alleged assaults at the Gorge Amphitheater last weekend.Read More

North Idaho Man Charged With Hate Crime After Threatening, Yelling Racial Slurs At Teens

By Zachary Garner July 18, 2018

A North Idaho man hurls racial slurs, profanity at teenagers getting ice cream at McDonald's CREDIT: THE INLANDER

A North Idaho man has been arrested and charged with a hate crime after hurling racial slurs and threats at a group of teenagers at a Coeur d’Alene McDonald's on July 12. Read More

The Great White North Goes Green: Five Big Points About Canada Legalizing Marijuana

By Zachary Garner June 26, 2018

A cash register is adorned with a Canadian flag and imitation marijuana leaves at the BC Marijuana Party Headquarters in Vancouver, British Vancouver (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Age limits, government involvement, sales taxes -- with legalization nationwide rather than on a state-by-state (or, rather, province-by-province) basis, the Canadian cannabis industry is shaping up differently than the way it was established across the U.S.Read More

Washington’s 200 New Laws In 500 Words

By Zachary Garner June 6, 2018

washnigton state capitol CREDIT: BRIANHE / WIKIMEDIA - TINYURL.COM/ZMPZ86K

Washington lawmakers passed over 300 bills during the 2018 legislative session in Olympia. This week, hundreds of new laws take effect, including several to address sexual misconduct in the workplace. With over 200 laws taking effect this week, here are a few highlights.Read More

‘All Clear’ For Highline College After Lockdown Draws Large Emergency Response

By Zachary Garner February 16, 2018

Harsimran Bagri, 24, right, and Gurkeert Bagri, 26, left, hug their 16-year-old sister, center, who was inside the college during the lockdown on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, outside of Highline College in Des Moines. CREDIT: KUOW PHOTO/MEGAN FARMER

Highline College in Des Moines, Washington, south of Seattle, has been given the all-clear following reports of gunfire on campus Friday morning. No evidence was found of gunfire on campus.Read More

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden Wants Audit Of Ryan Zinke’s Use Of Wildfire Funds

By Zachary Garner January 11, 2018

Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden is calling for an investigation into Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s use of wildfire preparedness funds after news reports revealed Zinke used the funds for unrelated travel.Read More

Southeastern Washington Judge Faces Possible New Sexual Assault Charges After April Arrest

CWU Creates Scholarship To Honor Former Campus Officer, Kittitas Deputy Killed In Line Of Duty

Palouse Region Travelers Could Get Direct Denver Flights With Pullman-Moscow Airport Expansion

Fallen Kittitas County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Thompson Honored At CWU

Pullman Police Officer Resigns After Arrest On Charge Of Sexually Assaulting WSU Student

Washington, Oregon, Idaho Residents: Hurry Up And Register If You Want To Vote Nov. 6

Washington 5th District Race Draws Criticism For McMorris Rodgers Ads

Two Men Assaulted With Rocks At Gorge Amphitheater, Grant County Sheriff Asks For Help

North Idaho Man Charged With Hate Crime After Threatening, Yelling Racial Slurs At Teens

The Great White North Goes Green: Five Big Points About Canada Legalizing Marijuana

Washington’s 200 New Laws In 500 Words

‘All Clear’ For Highline College After Lockdown Draws Large Emergency Response

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden Wants Audit Of Ryan Zinke’s Use Of Wildfire Funds

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