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Professor Annie Du, postdoctoral researcher Xinyi Li, and research scientist Zhansen Yang developed a paper sensor along with a smartphone-based reader that can rapidly provide information on a person’s personal smoke exposure. (Courtesy of Washington State University.)

New sensors could show your wildfire smoke exposure immediately

Courtney Flatt May 16, 2025

Oregon leaders agree the Lower Umatilla Basin’s nitrates are a crisis. But the funds aren’t there

NWPB May 16, 2025

The Gorge Amphitheater outside of George, Washington was the scene of a shooting nearly two years ago. The two cases – one criminal against the suspected shooter, and another looking into police use of force – are nearing completion and trial.

Nearly two-year Gorge shooting investigations now to prosecutors, suspected shooter trial set for July 23

Anna King May 16, 2025

Alano Club of Wenatchee hosts open house to share about recovery services

Reneé Diaz May 15, 2025

Four fawns with brown coats and white spots stand in green grass near a silver fence. One looks at the camera.

Coexisting with wildlife: When to help and when to walk away

Lauren Paterson May 15, 2025

A stone pathway leads to a building. There's green grass and trees near the building as well.

Federal funding cut a program that would place mental health professionals in rural schools

Reneé Diaz May 15, 2025

Unpacked: Wenatchee nonprofit teaches lowrider bike building, culture

Phineas Pope May 14, 2025

Four students discuss an idea at a brown table.

Inside a ‘life changing’ class at the Washington State Penitentiary

Susan Shain May 14, 2025

Emily Washines is one of the women featured in the show “The Aunties,” playing in Yakima, Washington, on Thursday.

‘The Aunties’ storytelling program highlights Indigenous voices in Yakima, across the US

Anna King May 13, 2025

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