A line of people pass buckets of summer chinook salmon to be released into Hangman Creek Read Courtney Flatt/Northwest News NetworkCoeur d’ Alene tribal members Bobbie White (left) and Vince […]Read More
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New funding for VAWA aims to help more communities / Photo: AP Listen NWPB’s Johanna Bejarano reports on new groups that could see extra protections in the federal Violence Against […]Read More
A lawsuit over a school board meeting that led to Richland Public Schools being shut down is progressing Listen NWPB’s Dori Luzzo Gilmour reports on a lawsuit against the Richland […]Read More
A new subvariant of the Coronavirus has been detected in Washington State Listen Washington State Epidemiologist Dr. Scott Lindquist discusses possible impacts of the new subvariant / Runtime – 22 […]Read More
Inland NW health care providers reassess how they provide care following 2 years of the COVID pandemic Listen NWPB’s Rachel Sun reports on how Inland NW health care providers have […]Read More
A contentious hearing was held on the bankruptcy case of the Easterday empire. Photo: Anna King Listen Northwest News Network’s Anna King reports on the latest bankruptcy hearing involving the […]Read More
Former Washington state Rep. Matt Shea’s presence in Poland is raising questions Listen Northwest News Network’s Brandon Hollingsworth reports on concerns being raised over Matt Shea’s presence in Poland / […]Read More
Housing prices in Coeur d’Alene and other parts of Kootenai County are soaring Read Listen: NWPB’s Lauren Paterson looks at the housing crisis in Kootenai County / Runtime: 4 minutes […]Read More
A popular Tacoma crafts store is hit by post-pandemic and economic factors Listen NWPB’s Lauren Gallup reports on a popular Tacoma store hit by online sales and post-pandemic return to […]Read More
A battle is raging over how the DNR is managing and selling logging rights to state forest lands Listen NWPB reporter Lauren Gallup introduces us to her 8-part series on […]Read More
U.S. Senate votes to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. CREDIT: HENRIQUE SIMPLICIO / FLICKR/FLIC.KR/P/F1JXBL Listen Tom Banse reports on efforts to make Daylight Saving Time permanent / Runtime: 1 minute […]Read More
MisinfoDay is dedicated to teaching about misinformation and how to combat it Tuesday, March 15 is Misinfo Day, an annual event sponsored by the University of Washington Center For An […]Read More
Researchers at PNNL tag young chinook salmon with tags slightly larger than a grain of rice Listen: Northwest News Network’s Courtney Flatt reports on data released that tracks fish and […]Read More
New research says 1 in 6 couples have different COVID vaccination Listen: Doug Nadvornick reports on a new study about COVID vaccinations amongst couples / Runtime – 1:05 READ: A […]Read More
A new weather satellite will help with weather forecasting in the PNW / Image: NWS Listen: Brandon Hollingsworth reports on a new weather satellite that will provide data for the […]Read More
A Ukrainian refugee center in Przemysl, Poland Listen: Dori Luzzo Gilmour reports on the former mayor of Pasco who has been helping Ukrainian refugees in Poland / Runtime: 3 minutes […]Read More
The debate is on over a 2022 black bear hunting season Listen: Reporter Courtney Flatt reports on debate over a 2022 black bear hunting season in Washington State / Runtime: […]Read More
The WA Legislature adjourns its 60 day session Listen: Capitol Correspondent Austin Jenkins wraps up the legislative session / Runtime: 4 minutes Austin Jenkins/NW News NetworkExcept for a few visitors […]Read More
Read The Washington Legislature approved a one-point-five billion dollar capital budget this week. It will help fund several affordable housing, medical clinics and school modernization projects in Eastern Washington. The […]Read More
Brandi Morin, of the Cree Nation, says she is wearing a scarf in support of Ukraine / Photo Courtesy of Brandi Morin Read Listen: Anna King reports on Native Americans […]Read More
Read Daylight saving time starts early Sunday morning, so remember to set your clocks ahead by an hour this weekend. That’s despite the fact that Oregon and Washington have passed […]Read More
Idaho’s Legislature is considering giving local governments more control over issuing liquor licenses Read Listen: Doug Nadvornick reports on a proposal to give more local control for issuing liquor licenses […]Read More
Washington’s Democratic-majority legislature approves 2-year budget plan with new spending and less tax cuts Read Listen: Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins reports on the budget deal. (Runtime: 59 seconds) Majority Democrats […]Read More
Washington’s Democratic-majority legislature passes major transportation funding bill Listen Read Democrats who control the Washington Legislature have sealed a deal to raise and spend nearly $17 billion over the next […]Read More
Washington lawmakers get serious about spending money to retrofit old school buildings for earthquake safety CREDIT: ShakeAlert Listen Read An effort to jump-start the pace of earthquake retrofits to older […]Read More
A new scorecard ranks manufacturers of cell phones and laptops foe ease of repair and durability Read Is that cell phone or laptop you own built to last? Can you […]Read More
Read On Thursday March 10th, public radio stations around the world, including NWPB, will air Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 “Choral” in support of Ukraine’s public broadcasting system. The project is […]Read More
According to a new report, new forms of energy technology could replace 4 Snake River dams. CREDIT: Bonneville Power Administration Listen Read A new report says renewable energy could replace […]Read More
Benton County Sheriff Tom Croskrey (left) and Justice Department contractor Rudy Almeida (right) Listen Read Ukrainian law enforcement officers are being called into active duty as reserve officers with the […]Read More
The Western Anabaptist Missionaries have built six houses since January for homeless Malden residents. Listen Read An aerial view of new homes being built in fire-damaged Malden / Video by […]Read More
Read By Ally Pang When Erin Iverson heard about the proposed removal of books from the Walla Walla High School Library, the high school junior did not initially have a […]Read More
Many bills are dying in the final days of the WA legislative session Listen Read This is the final week of Washington’s legislative session. But already a number of proposals […]Read More
Voting districts around Yakima and the Columbian Basin. Image Credit: WA Redistricting Commission. Listen Read The Washington State Redistricting Commission won’t intervene in a Voting Rights Act Lawsuit that challenges […]Read More
Cybersecurity risks have come to the forefront due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine Listen Read By Anna King and Joshua McNichols What’s happening in Ukraine is a warning for […]Read More
Russian forces try to take control of Ukraine’s largest nuclear power plant. Photo Credit: AP Listen Read Russian forces now control the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. Why do […]Read More
Gov. Jay Inslee, pictured in this file photo, signed two measures that “fix” issues in the state’s police reform laws Listen Read Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed into law […]Read More
Sam Martinez. Courtesy of Jolayne Houtz/Martinez family Listen Read A Washington state bill to increase transparency, education and intervention for hazing at colleges and universities will soon be on its […]Read More
Sheriff Raymond denies that he has stopped employees from speaking to their union representatives and plans to fight the arbitration in Franklin County Superior Court. Listen Read Franklin County, WA […]Read More
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have fled the country after Russia began its invasion / Credit: AP Listen Read A Spokane doctor will soon head to Ukraine’s border to provide […]Read More
Mike Kreidler, Washington’s longtime insurance commissioner, is facing allegations that he verbally mistreats staff. Current and former employees say it’s part of a pattern that’s gotten worse in recent months and is contributing to high turnover in the office. Kreidler says he has high standards for his staff, but said he will work to be more careful in how he deals with Read More
Kaylee Hunt in front of the Kamiah City Hall Listen Read KAMIAH, ID – As lockers slam and students move through the hallway, I make my way to the Kamiah […]Read More
A controversial tax on Washington State fuel shipped to other states was shot down by lawmakers CREDIT: Mark Lennihan/AP Listen Read A proposed tax on gasoline and diesel delivered to […]Read More
In happier times – Theda Killgore with her great-granddaughter Chelsea Listen Read During the pandemic, many people who lost loved ones had limited access to say their final goodbyes due […]Read More
The Native American House is one of 4 Culture & Heritage Houses being sold by WSU / Photo by Jayce Carral Read By Jayce Carral / Edward R. Murrow College […]Read More
Gov. Jay Inslee on May 4, 2021, signed into law a new capital gains tax. Listen Read Washington’s attorney general says he will appeal after a judge in Douglas County […]Read More
Benton County Prosecutor Andy Miller announces he will not run for re-election. Listen Read Benton County Prosecutor Andy Miller announced his retirement today in a press conference at the Justice […]Read More
Reports of an active shooter in a building at the Hanford Site caused an evacuation The “all-clear” has been given at the Hanford Site after reports of an active shooter […]Read More
Wet weather and varying temperatures had impacts on Washington farming in February Listen Read By Brandon Hollingsworth For Washington’s agricultural interests, February was marked by wet weather and temperature shifts. […]Read More
Nan Orton sits at her kitchen table with photos of her parents. Photo by Austin Johnson/Lewiston Tribune Listen Read During the pandemic, many people who lost loved ones had limited […]Read More
Washington State’s mask mandate will end early CREDIT: Noam Galai/Getty Images Read With COVID cases and hospitalizations dropping fast, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday that the state’s indoor mask […]Read More
