Find out what's on the ballot for this election, where to drop off ballots and more. Continue Reading Asotin County Special Election InformationRead More
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More Murrow News Stories Share Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on reddit Reddit Share on email Email Share on print Print Share on linkedin LinkedIn Explore More Murrow News Stories Recent Murrow News Stories More Murrow News Stories Note: Murrow News is produced by students of the Edward R. Murrow College… Read More
Hosted by Meredith Vieira, The Great American Read, is a multi-platform initiative that’s designed to spark a national conversation about reading, literacy and the books that have inspired us. Series returns September 11th, to help discover America's favorite book! Read More
Baffling science question? Well now we have some help to get them answered. NWPB and WSU are teaming up to bring Dr. Universe to the screen. Find out how you can get your questions featured in our new animated series as well as where you can find past episodes. Continue Reading Back Read More
The Great American Read has reached TWO MILLION votes in the search for America’s best-loved novel. But it’s still anyone’s game! Below are the TOP 40 BOOKS from the list of 100 that are currently leading the pack. If you don’t see your book, there is still time to change that. You can vote for your… Read More
The Great American Read is in full swing. Since it's premiere in May, PBS has received over 1,000,000 votes. NWPB is doing its role to get the word out there. We have a dedicated page on our website, nwpb.org/GAR, where you can: watch the premiere episode, vote for your favorite book and look over the list to discover new books you can read over the summer. Join us in Read More
In 1943, the Hanford Site was selected as the newest location for the top-secret Manhattan Project and began 75 years of innovation, discovery and leadership. To honor this legacy and the continued work at Hanford, Leidos will host panelists from Hanford’s past and present to share stories and discuss the evolution of this secret city.… Read More
Northwest news is coming to KTNW, following PBS Newshour Weekend. Beginning May 4th you can join NWPB news manager Scott Leadingham on-air at 5:55pm. Each week he'll talk with regional news correspondents about the latest happenings around the Northwest. Stream episode 1 now on our website. Read More
PBS has unveiled a list of America’s 100 best-loved novels, chosen in support of THE GREAT AMERICAN READ. NWPB is teaming up with PBS stations across the nation to help whittle the list down and figure out what the greatest book of all time is. We need your help. Continue Reading The Read More
NWPB covers a wide range of stories for the community, ranging from tragic stories to uplifting stories. Each story means something to us and a lot of thought goes into how we present the story to you. Scott Leadingham, NWPB News Manager, talks us through that process as well as sheds light on the tough decisions that are made in the newsroom during breaking news Read More
Insitu uses engines built by Orbital Corporation to power its ScanEagle UAV. INSITU Listen The unmanned aircraft industry cluster in the Columbia River Gorge is growing yet again. An Australian company that specializes in drone engines plans to open a factory in Hood River, Oregon, early next year. Orbital Corporation announced it has leased a newly… Read More
Yakima’s A.C. Davis High School mission statement is to “educate students for success: life-long learning, employment, and social awareness.” Realizing that mission is at the heart of the school’s International Baccalaureate program. It not only challenges students with rigor, it instills a sense of community while often awarding college credit or advanced standing. Read More
One program at Kamiakin High School in Kennewick teaches public speaking skills, increases vocabulary, and helps students process and express emotions. Myanna Moody is a senior at Kamiakin High School in Kennewick. She recites the poem, “Ode” by Arthur O’Shaughnessy. She says it holds meaning to her because it portrays the arts. When she recites… Read More
High school skills programs like one in Spokane are filling a need for skilled workers in areas like construction, manufacturing, and information technology. New Tech Skill Center is one of 13 such programs in Washington state. It’s owned by eleven school districts and hosted by Spokane Public Schools. Tim Lorentz is a special needs coordinator… Read More
Leona Woods Marshall Credit: U.S. Department of Energy, Historian’s Office This image is in the Public Domain. Listen Originally published on April 5, 2016 4:25 pm In 1944, the U.S. pinned its hope on a secret project to win World War II. The government was counting on the B Reactor at Hanford in southeast… Read More
Zelma Maine Jackson says she’s the only African-American woman geologist perhaps for hundreds of miles. KAI-HUEI YAU This story was originally published AUG 4, 2015. In the West, there aren’t a lot of black woman geologists who specialize in uranium deposits and groundwater. Zelma Maine Jackson landed far from her home state of South Carolina,… Read More
