Gary James, left, and Don Sampson, the two original employees of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s Fisheries Program, at the tribe’s Department of Natural Resources 40-year anniversary… Continue Read More
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For over 30 years, Native American Heritage Month has been federally-recognized. Northwest Public Broadcasting reporters are interviewing Indigenous people from throughout the region to learn what they think about the month and what they want people to understand about their culture and who they are. Lauren Gallup spoke with Rachel Heaton, co-founder of Mazaska Talks, an Read More
Fortunately, it doesn't happen very often in the Pacific Northwest that ships collide with whales. But when it does, it's upsetting, tragic and the whale probably dies. Three separate teams have developed smartphone-based systems that can alert commercial mariners to watch out, slow down or change course when whales have been sighted nearby. A recent ride-along on a big Read More
More eyes are on ballots in the Tri-Cities area this election, according to reports from the Benton County auditor. Continue Reading Ballot drop box observers seen monitoring voters in the Tri-CitiesRead More
You'll hear an interview of Dr. Jaqueline Wilson about her upcoming album featuring new music by Native American Composers, and how her high school band teacher guided her to her music goals. Continue Reading Meet Bassoonist Dr. Jacqueline Wilson (Yakama)Read More
In this episode of Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella, founder of a local newspaper, The Black Lens, in Spokane, Washington. Sandra Williams shares her life story growing up in the predominantly white Inland Northwest as a Black woman, her work ethic and what she is doing to insure future generations have a place that feels like community in Spokane. Read More
John and Deb Anderson standing outside the beachcombing museum. Listen (Runtime 4:30) Read Deep, dark, and mysterious. Most people think that whatever falls into the ocean is lost forever, but… Continue Reading 50 Years Of Flotsam: John’s Read More
Solar power installations on home rooftops are surging in Oregon and Washington state. Alongside, you may have noticed an uptick in ads pitching rooftop solar, or even gotten an in-person solicitation. Some of the sales pitches contain dubious or potentially misleading claims. And now, consumer watchdogs are urging homeowners to do their homework before signing any Read More
Breaching the dams would be the best way to remove Snake River salmon runs from the Endangered Species List and the best way to maintain treaty and trust obligations with tribes, according to the report. It could cost from $10.3 billion to $27.2 billion. Read More
The summer movie blockbuster season kicked off May 27 with the release of a long-delayed sequel to the 1980s hit "Top Gun." And Pacific Northwest moviegoers may recognize some familiar mountain scenery in the background. Read More
Since January of this year, more than 900 drivers have failed to stop for a Washington State Patrol trooper trying to pull them over. The patrol and other police agencies around the state say they’ve never seen such blatant disregard for their lights and sirens. The change in driver behavior comes after state lawmakers passed strict new rules on when police can engage in Read More
Eastern Washington is in for another hot, dry summer. But – spring rains mean the west side of the state will no longer face a drought. Continue Reading While Spring Rains Help Most Of Washington, Parts Still Under Emergency Read More
Building a canoe is about learning and community-building for everyone involved. That’s what one Nez Perce man said before launching a canoe that was handmade with the help of fourth graders into the water on Tuesday. Continue Reading Carving Out Lessons From A CanoeRead More
A scheme to entertain a 4-year-old youngster in Spokane by playing a jazz album nearly three decades ago produced a cascade of aftereffects that culminated on stage in Olympia, Washington, this month with crescendos of horns and multiple standing ovations. During the debut of a 16-piece, all-Indigenous big band, the performers on stage hearkened even further back in Read More
Some parents with kids in crisis in Washington are making a heart wrenching decision. They’re sending their children to out-of-state therapeutic boarding schools. And taxpayers are picking up the tab. While these are outlier cases, they highlight ongoing gaps in in-state services — gaps that were laid bare during the COVID pandemic. Read More
In the last of our series, The Fight for Legacy Forests, NWPB’s Lauren Gallup reports on reactions to the carbon project on state lands, which will protect some older forests from harvest. Continue Reading The Fight For Read More
Franklin County Commissioner Clint Didier said in a public meeting that a state trooper north of Pasco told him homeless people were being bussed in from Seattle. Didier claims he was by the 395 overpass. Continue Reading Are Homeless Being Bused Into The Tri Read More
Richland police officials say the shooting suspect has been apprehended on his way north to Spokane from the Tri-Cities late Monday night. Police haven’t yet released the names of the victims. The injured person was last known to be in critical condition Monday. Read More
One man died and another man was injured in a shooting at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Richland, Washington. Continue Reading 1 Dead, 1 Injured At Richland Fred Meyer ShootingRead More
Gangs of wild elk are attacking farmers’ haystacks in Washington and Oregon. They’re hungry, after a long drought and record mountain snow this winter has driven animals down to the lowlands. Climate scientists say things may only get worse in the future. Read More
The January 15 volcanic eruption near Tonga was a stark reminder of the threats posed by tsunamis. That's long been a concern in the Pacific Northwest, where thousands of students go to school within reach of a large tsunami. Read More
Benton County recently published their 2021 Annual Report on Homelessness. Lack of affordable housing is listed as a major factor for the growing problem. So where do people go when they can’t afford a home or rent? Living in their cars or RVs Continue Reading Read More
In February 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that the State's felony drug possession statute was unconstitutional. This decision, known as State v. Blake, has far-reaching impacts that affect anyone previously convicted of simple possession of a controlled substance. Read More
Like interlaced fingers, the Inabas and the Yakama Nation have been collaborating to farm for generations. Now, this Japanese-American family, who owned and leased the land for a time, is returning it to the Yakama Nation. Continue Read More
Anthropology research at Washington State University is helping the Kalispel Tribe bring traditional foods back to its community. Continue Reading WSU Anthropologists Work with Kalispel Tribe to Learn About Traditional FoodsRead More
This winter, the Kettle River Range in north-central Washington will be a little more wild. Continue Reading More Lynx Are Coming Soon To Washington’s Kettle RangeRead More
Dairy farmers across Western Washington say they’re a day or two from totally running out of fodder. That’s because of last week’s floods. Continue Reading Dairy Cattle In Jeopardy In Western WashingtonRead More
Whiskey isn’t just for drinking anymore. A new craft whiskey is turning the old saying: “Whiskey is for drinking. Water is for fighting,” on its head. This whiskey is fighting to save salmon. Continue Reading This Whiskey Is For Protecting SalmonRead More
One family’s continuous wildfire preparation paid off this summer in North Central Washington. Continue Reading During Fire Season, One Family Learns To Save Trees, You Must Cut Some DownRead More
Washington’s state vehicles soon will plug in instead of gas up. Continue Reading In New Climate Order, Inslee Says Washington State Vehicles To Plug InRead More
The risk of the project was destined to match the scale of journalist-turned-author Frank Herbert's Dune. Denis Villeneuve's conception has arrived in theatres (and HBO Max), and its sequel has already been greenlighted by Warner Bros. After two viewings, his intentions have become more clear and convincing. Read More
Four things to know about Daylight Saving time. Continue Reading Daylight Saving Time Ends Soon. Here Are 4 Things You Should KnowRead More
A movie review of The French Dispatch. Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The French DispatchRead More
WSU researchers unlock key to elk hoof disease mystery. Continue Reading Unlocking An Elk Hoof Disease MysteryRead More
Adam Driver, left, and Matt Damon in Ridley Scott’s “The Last Duel.” (Patrick Redmond/20th Century Studios) “If we don’t trust each other, this earth might as well be hell.” The… Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The Last DuelRead More
As the weather gets colder the thought of wildfire may be floating away like smoke in the wind. But while the season is wrapping up, the management of wildfire isn't over. Continue Reading Is Fire Season Year-Round Now?Read More
By Kathy Tu & Tobin Low Coming out is scary no matter how old you are or how loving your friends and family may be. You’re revealing a deeply… Continue Reading Navigating The Coming Out Conversation — From Both SidesRead More
ICB Survey of the area East of the Salmon River where cobalt is being sought. Courtesy of IGS. BY RACHEL SUN Work to provide information on cobalt deposits in Idaho’s… Continue Reading Geological Survey Explores Idaho’s Salmon Region For Read More
New study shows how N95 masks help keep smoke particles out of your lungs. Continue Reading Donning An N-95 Respirator During Wildfire Smoke Events Could Protect Your HealthRead More
Black Lives Matter artist grant exhibit at the Schnitzer Museum at WSU. Continue Reading Washington Artists Explore Hopes, Fears, In Black Lives Matter ExhibitRead More
You could say that the gifted actor-writer-director Justin Chon’s new film, Blue Bayou, began in Vancouver, Washington. Five years ago, Adam Crapser, a native of South Korea given up for… Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Reviews: Blue BayouRead More
A movie review of The Many Saints of Newark. Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The Many Saints of NewarkRead More
KUOW special on Malden Washington's recovery after devastating fire. Continue Reading A Wildfire Burned 85% Of This Washington Town – This Is Their Recovery StoryRead More
Reporter Courtney Flatt finds out who is the person in a box of old pictures. Continue Reading How A Box Of Negatives Led To A Journey Through Northwest Mountaineering HistoryRead More
A movie review of The Card Counter. Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The Card CounterRead More
Biochar produced by C6 Forest to Farm. CREDIT: Tom McCoy. Listen Fire scorching the forests of the Methow Valley in North Central Washington has become a devastating yearly event. “It’s… Continue Reading How Read More
Pets dead or sick after coming in contact with Columbia River water near the Tri-Cities, Wash. Now health officials have confirmed the culprit, Anatoxin-a in toxic algae. Continue Reading Six Dogs Sickened Or Dead Near Read More
Dozens of Washington state troopers, prison correctional officers, ferry workers and other public sector employees have filed a lawsuit in Walla Walla County to try to overturn Gov. Jay Inslee's COVID-19 vaccine. The lawsuit alleges the mandate is unlawful and unconstitutional. Read More
Past as Prologue essay about gendered epithets in Pacific Northwest politics and beyond. Continue Reading Past As Prologue: Gendered Epithets In Pacific Northwest Politics And BeyondRead More
The state of Oregon has set an ambitious goal to prepare more families in earthquake country to be "two weeks ready" after a disaster. Washington's emergency management agency is also seeking more funding to prepare people in a similar way. Read More
