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Wildfire evacuation notices that non-native English speakers did not comprehend prompted a new state law in Washington. CREDIT: THAN TUASON

How Do You Say ‘Evacuate’ In Tagalog? In A Disaster, English Isn’t Always Enough

Tom Banse April 20, 2018

CREDIT: MARCUS BUTT

Why More Than A Million Teachers Can’t Use Social Security

NPR News April 20, 2018

Thirty states have legalized some form of medical marijuana. Nine of those states and Washington, D.C., allow recreational sale of the drug.CREDIT: TED S. WARREN

On 4/20, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer Introduces Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana

NPR News April 20, 2018

A pod of bottlenose dolphins and false killer whales was spotted off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. CREDIT: LUKE HALPIN/HAPLIN WILDLIFE PRESERVE

Tropical Dolphins Are Appearing In Pacific Northwest Waters

NWPB News April 20, 2018

Granite Falls High School Eco Car Team drivers Kelsey and Dimitri beside their ''UrbanConcept'' vehicle. CREDIT: TOM BANSE

Check Out This 520 MPG Car. It’s Built By High School Students

Tom Banse April 19, 2018

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a news conference on gun violence at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. @JAYINSLEE/TINYURL.COM/YD6ESHE7

Jay Inslee Talks Gun Violence On Campaign Swing In Nevada

Austin Jenkins April 19, 2018

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Oregon Governor’s Promised Tax Break Would Reach Sliver Of Targeted Businesses

Dirk VanderHart April 19, 2018

In late winter, organizers blessed the site of the Arch of Healing and Reconciliation before contractors poured the pad. CREDIT: WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

‘Arch of Healing’ Remembers Anti-Immigrant History In Bellingham

Tom Banse April 19, 2018

Music & Culture

Mug of Tea and CDs

What Music Pairs Well With Your Favorite Tea? A Few Harmonic Suggestions

Anjuli Dodhia April 18, 2018

Bernstein in Striped Jacket

The Bernstein Centennial Year: Every Score Has Its Story

Steve Reeder April 13, 2018

"It sounds like a friend now instead of an enemy," John Prine says of his singing voice. CREDIT: DANNY CLINCH

‘Talking About Heaven’: John Prine Proves That Old Trees Grow Stronger

NPR News April 13, 2018

The Arts

FILM REVIEW: Historic Drama Becomes Political Comedy In ‘Death Of Stalin’

Steve Reeder April 13, 2018

FILM REVIEW: The Return Of Heavy Metal In ‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’

Steve Reeder March 27, 2018

NPR Tiny Desk Concert: Jenny And The Mexicats

NPR News March 26, 2018

National News

CREDIT: MARCUS BUTT

Why More Than A Million Teachers Can’t Use Social Security

NPR News April 20, 2018

Thirty states have legalized some form of medical marijuana. Nine of those states and Washington, D.C., allow recreational sale of the drug.CREDIT: TED S. WARREN

On 4/20, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer Introduces Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana

NPR News April 20, 2018

High school students march from the White House to the U.S. Capitol to call for stricter gun laws on Friday in Washington, D.C.

19 Years After Columbine, Students Walk Out To Shine Light On Gun Violence In Schools And Streets

NPR News April 20, 2018

NPR Newscaster Carl Kasell Dies At 84, After A Lifelong Career On-Air

NPR News April 17, 2018

A Decade After The Bubble Burst, House Flipping Is On The Rise

NPR News April 17, 2018

Analysis: What John Boehner’s Pivot On Cannabis Tells Us About The Legal Weed Boom

NPR News April 16, 2018

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