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West Richland double-murder, kidnapping suspect shot at police, officials say
FBI, county and police officials wait for the all-clear to collect evidence at the home of Elias Huizar, 39, where his 17-year-old girlfriend, Angelica Santos, was found dead. (Credit: Anna… Continue Reading West Richland double-murder, kidnapping suspect shot at police, officials say
Bird flu in cattle stressing Northwest dairy operators
Barley, a Jersey cow, and some of her herdmates on pasture last spring at Steensma Dairy & Creamery. (Credit: Steensma Family Dairy & Creamery) Listen (Runtime 1:06) Read Some Northwest… Continue Reading Bird flu in cattle stressing Northwest dairy operators
As election draws closer, Northwesterners weigh in on student loan forgiveness
Washington State University student Alura Lane works at a coffee shop in downtown Pullman most days of the week to pay for college, rent and other living expenses. This election… Continue Reading As election draws closer, Northwesterners weigh in on student loan forgiveness
Migratory birds could cause avian influenza in Northwest dairy cattle
Northwest dairy cattle eat rations out of a feed bunk. (Credit: Washington State Department of Agriculture) Listen (Runtime :58) Read Experts say they are not sure how the highly-pathogenic avian… Continue Reading Migratory birds could cause avian influenza in Northwest dairy cattle
Idaho man arrested, charged with supporting terrorism
The criminal complaint against Alexander Scott Mercurio is photographed on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Mercurio, 18, is charged with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State group after… Continue Reading Idaho man arrested, charged with supporting terrorism
New tool tracks contaminated groundwater at Hanford, other DOE sites
A snapshot of the Hanford cleanup site showing the various groundwater plumes across the site. (Credit: U.S. Department of Energy / Office of Environmental Management) Listen (Runtime 1:00) Read A… Continue Reading New tool tracks contaminated groundwater at Hanford, other DOE sites
Frank Tiegs: A Northwest ag titan known by just his first name across the Northwest and nation has died at 66
At the top of a hill, a tractor with a 17-foot wide planter plugs seed potatoes into the sandy ground at the Ice Harbor Hilltop Farm east of Burbank. (Credit:… Continue Reading Frank Tiegs: A Northwest ag titan known by just his first name across the Northwest and nation has died at 66
Homicides in Clearwater, Nez Perce Counties possibly tied to Boise inmate escape
This image provided by Boise Police Department shows Nicholas Umphenour (left), who has been identified by police as the man suspected of shooting corrections officers at a Boise hospital in… Continue Reading Homicides in Clearwater, Nez Perce Counties possibly tied to Boise inmate escape
A return after seven decades: Inside the Yakama Nation’s elk hunt on the Hanford Reach
A group of elk runs from Yakama Nation hunters on the Hanford Reach National Monument in December 2023. (Credit: Star Diavolikis / Yakama Nation) Listen (Runtime 3:50) Read A video… Continue Reading A return after seven decades: Inside the Yakama Nation’s elk hunt on the Hanford Reach
Oregon researchers hope to provide new tools to help wine growers address climate change, smoke
Pinot noir grapes at Oregon State University’s Woodhall Vineyard undergoing smoke experiments. (Credit: Sean Nealon / OSU) Listen (Runtime :54) Read Researchers are developing special coatings to protect Northwest wines… Continue Reading Oregon researchers hope to provide new tools to help wine growers address climate change, smoke
I-82 closed for more than a week, once it opens a bigger fix looms ahead
Contractor crews working to remove more of the eastbound lane concrete panels. (Credit: WSDOT) Listen Read (Runtime 1:02) The major failing irrigation culverts that run under Interstate-82 between Yakima and… Continue Reading I-82 closed for more than a week, once it opens a bigger fix looms ahead
Funny Valentine: Two inseparable Northwest musical performers reflect on their nearly 30-year friendship
Stevie Haberman plays piano with singer Mary Lou Gnoza and Gary Danielson. (Credit: Annie Warren / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 4:33) Read The Emerald of Siam is the night spot for… Continue Reading Funny Valentine: Two inseparable Northwest musical performers reflect on their nearly 30-year friendship