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Courtesy: City of SunnysideFormer Sunnyside City Manager Mike Gonzalez announced Monday on LinkedIn that he was offered back his job at the city. -
Courtesy photoLandslides close Holden Village in North Cascades; Lutheran retreat center may not reopen until 2027Holden Village might be closed for more than a year after winter landslides shut down access to the location. -
Megan Farmer/KUOWPotentially contaminated Manila clams were harvested and shipped to retailers in Washington, Oregon, California and six other states.
Local Programs
Arts & Culture
Tacomans are searching for treasure. They’re looking for Monkeyshines
Every winter, Tacomans embark on a treasure hunt. The seekers are looking for Monkeyshines.
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.
Kids
PBS Kids
Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!
Ask Dr. Universe
See Dr. Universe answer your most baffling science questions.
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.
NWPB Events
