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Courtesy: Energy NorthwestThe Columbia Generating Station — the Northwest’s only nuclear power plant — is scheduled to come back online this week. -
Zach Wilkinson/Moscow-Pullman Daily NewsA Virginia-based lobby group is trying to change Idaho state funding for the state’s largest medical education program. They want to make it contingent on adopting policies that are against diversity, equity and inclusion programs. But educators who run the program say they already follow state law. -
Jacob Ford/Wenatchee WorldIn Wenatchee, Washington, there's no Veterans Affairs center. That's left veterans struggling to find the resources they need. Now, one local group is now hosting a weekly game night to help build community among Wenatchee veterans.
Local Programs
Arts & Culture
PNW Bites: Hazelnut mug cake
On this edition of PNW Bites, host Jordan Eby brings you a regionally inspired recipe for hazelnut mug cake.
PNW Bites: Blueberry mocktails
On this edition of PNW Bites, host Jordan Eby brings you a regionally inspired recipe for blueberry mocktails.
New music programs join NWPB Classical's Friday and Saturday schedule
NWPB Classical is excited to announce new additions to the weekend music lineup beginning January 9, 2026, bringing even more discovery, creativity, and fresh perspectives to your listening experience. From rising classical talent and cutting-edge contemporary works to genre-spanning conversations and celebrated NPR favorites, there’s something new to tune in for every weekend.
Unpacked: Now That's What I Call 21st Century
Beginning in 2026, you’ll hear some new programs on NWPB Classical. Now That’s What I Call 21st Century will be hosted by NWPB’s Jedd Greenhalgh, and dive into the gentler music written after the year 2000.
Reeder's Movie Reviews: Song Sung Blue
The new movie from producer-director-writer Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow, Coming 2 America) really wants you to like it, until it dares you to feel otherwise.
Reeder's Movie Reviews: Avatar: Fire and Ash
If you’re planning a return visit to Pandora, bring your imagination and your patience.
Winter Spirit shines in Lewiston; a decades-old tradition
Up to 800,000 LED lights cover the park this year. Included with that is the lighted arch walkway, bright dancing penguins, a lighted igloo — and even a fireplace to warm up.
PNW Bites: Loaded potato stacks
On this edition of PNW Bites, host Jordan Eby brings you a regionally inspired recipe for loaded potato stacks.
PNW Bites: Winter apple salad
On this edition of PNW Bites, host Jordan Eby brings you a regionally inspired recipe for winter apple salad.
Bikers, skateboarders zoom around Kennewick’s new pump track. It’s the first in the area
Imagine a small-scale roller coaster but for bikes and skateboards. That’s called a pump track. Kennewick officially opened the first one in the Tri-Cities.
Kids
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.
Ask Dr. Universe
See Dr. Universe answer your most baffling science questions.
PBS Kids
Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!
NWPB Events
