Screenings of older films and cult classics by Moscow Film Society have been selling out. Listen Correspondent Lauren Paterson tells us a new film society in north Idaho is showing classic films and bringing the community together. (Runtime 1:25) Read Moscow Film Society has only been around for two months, but its latest showing sold… Read More
Mike Pruss with recently harvested morels found in north Idaho last weekend. Read Mushroom season in the Pacific Northwest stretches from early spring until late fall. Botanist Helen Lau from the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, along with Jennifer Becar and Mike Pruss from the Nez-Perce Clearwater National Forest, have tips to get the most out of… Read More
Morel mushrooms gathered this past weekend near Leavenworth, Wash. by Emily Conklin. Listen Journalist Lauren Paterson tells us why now is the time to start mushroom hunting in the Pacific Northwest. (Runtime 1:00) Read Mike Pruss might be a wildlife program manager for the U.S. Forest Service, but he’s been a hobbyist mushroom collector for… Read More
Ukrainian student Kateryna Debera shares Ukrainian foods and culture. Listen Ukrainian and American students learn about each other’s cultures while the Russian invasion continues. (Runtime 3:52) Read Students from King Danylo University in Ukraine were scheduled to begin their business tourism class in February. Professor Nadiia Grebeniuk, who serves as Read More
The young daughter of Anessia Scott interacts with the traveling totem. Anessia, who is a descendant of the Nez Perce and Blackfoot tribes, says she wants her daughter to learn about her heritage and culture. Listen Carved by members of the Lummi Nation, the Spirit of the Waters Totem made an appearance in Lewiston, Idaho.… Read More
Avian Flu Sweeping Through Washington State, Carried By Migrating Birds Continue Reading Avian Flu Sweeping Through Washington State, Carried By Migrating BirdsRead More
Hazard Pay Helps Recruit Wildland Rirefighters In Idaho Continue Reading Hazard Pay Helps Recruit Wildland Firefighters In IdahoRead More
Drone Technology, Sustainability Key To Grape And Wine Research In Washington For 2022 Continue Reading Drone Technology, Sustainability Key To Grape And Wine Research In Washington For 2022Read More
Pandemic Relief Expiring Means Northwest Children Will Miss Healthy School Meals Continue Reading Pandemic Relief Expiring Means Northwest Children Will Miss Healthy School MealsRead More
Checking Vineyard Soil Moisture Now Can Save Grapes Later Continue Reading Checking Vineyard Soil Moisture Now Can Save Grapes LaterRead More
Doug Towles of Clearwater
County is charged with ‘permitting animals to go without
care.” Dozens of his cattle have been found dead or
starving. They’ve also been found on his neighbors’ property. Continue Reading Animal Abuse Case Against Idaho Read More
A grassroots organization is planning a music night on Friday to benefit humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Continue Reading Techno Against War: Concert To Benefit Humanitarian Aid in UkraineRead More
Washington’s “Bring them home” law takes effect in June. It allows tribal members to pray over a deceased indigenous person without compromising the scene before an autopsy is conducted, and supports survivors of trafficking. Read More
Washington State University has received one of its largest ever gifts. The 20-million dollar gift from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and its founders Edmund and Beatriz Schweitzer was directed to WSU’s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture. Read More
Researcher Joey Stanley says the linguistics research push in the last 50 years has mostly been to study urban areas, rather than the language patterns of the countryside. Continue Reading Language Of The Rockies: Linguist Seeks Read More
Mayville was the driving force behind the Medicaid Expansion initiative that Idaho voters approved in 2018. Now, he’s back with what he calls the Quality Education Act. Continue Reading Reclaim Idaho Nears Signature Goal To Read More
A new photography project will feature images of people and dogs from the Pacific Northwest in a limited edition collector’s book. Continue Reading Calling All Dogs Of The Inland NW: Photography Project Aims Read More
A hearing has been set for Douglas
Towles of Orofino after the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office found
several dead cows and almost 100 head of cattle left uncared for on his
property. Continue Reading Hearing Set For Clearwater County Read More
Listen A new Washington State University study will examine if breast milk with cannabinoids can affect child development / Runtime – 0:50 Read The political wheels on cannabis have moved quickly. “We’re seeing fairly consistent and large increases in the number of women who use cannabis in their reproductive years,” says Courtney Meehan, a human… Read More
James Mattis / Photo by Lauren Paterson Listen NWPB’s Lauren Paterson reports on James Mattis’ visit to WSU this week / Runtime – 1:08 WEB EXTRA: Listen to Gen. Mattis answering a series of reporter questions before his speech / Runtime: 8:51 Read Retired General and former U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis spoke to a… Read More
Packer’s Meadow at Lolo Pass / Photo by Samantha Berglund Read The camas plant can be found across much of the western U.S. It’s known for its bright purple flowers and edible roots. A new documentary produced by Colleen Mathisen of Discover Your Northwest explores the cultural significance of the camas plant to the Nez… Read More
A surge of new residents has caused housing challenges for Kootenai County / Photo by Geoffrey Roth. Listen In the second of a two-part series on the housing crisis in Coeur d’Alene, NWPB’s Lauren Paterson looks at the efforts being made to mitigate the problem / Runtime – 5:16 Read “It’s pretty crazy to see… Read More
A Idaho bill would provide incentives to attract and retain teachers in rural schools (AP Photo/Craig Lassig) Listen NWPB’s Lauren Paterson reports on a bill to retain teachers in rural schools in Idaho / Runtime – 53 seconds Read Shortages of qualified teachers are affecting every school district in Idaho. A bill to help retain… Read More
Housing prices in Coeur d’Alene and other parts of Kootenai County are soaring Read Listen: NWPB’s Lauren Paterson looks at the housing crisis in Kootenai County / Runtime: 4 minutes A surge of new residents has caused housing challenges for Kootenai County. Photo by Geoffrey Roth 75% of Coeur d’Alene residents cannot afford to… Read More
The Western Anabaptist Missionaries have built six houses since January for homeless Malden residents. Listen Read An aerial view of new homes being built in fire-damaged Malden / Video by Geoff Roth Mayor Dan Harwood has one word to describe what it was like to watch the Babb Road fire devour the town of Malden.… Read More
Kaylee Hunt in front of the Kamiah City Hall Listen Read KAMIAH, ID – As lockers slam and students move through the hallway, I make my way to the Kamiah High School library to meet with Kamiah City Council member Kaylee Hunt. She’s 18 years old, and still in high school. “I never really considered… Read More
After more than 20 years of photographing the pacific northwest, Rajah Bose considers himself an “insider.” Continue Reading Seeing The Inland Northwest In Black And White: 20 Years Of Photography Through An Read More
If you love being in the forest consider becoming a volunteer ‘campground host’ this summer. Several sites throughout the Northwest are hiring. Continue Reading The Forest Is Calling – Want To Be A Campground Host?Read More
Each year the Forest Service needs people to help campers and visitors make the most of their visit, check in to their camping spot, and maintain campground facilities. These are the duties of a ‘campground host.’ Continue Reading The Forest Is Calling Read More