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Banco de alimentos latino ayuda a comunidades en Washington

By Johanna Bejarano December 1, 2022

Miembros del equipo de Alimentando al Pueblo preparan cajas de alimentos culturalmente relevantes. Foto suministrada por Roxana Pardo. ESCUCHE (Duración 1:11) LEA Con menos fondos para la asistencia alimentaria después… Continue Reading Banco Read More

Online Portal Allows Residents to Report At-Home COVID-19 Test Results

By Rachel Sun September 12, 2022

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Listen (Runtime :50) Read The portal is also open to Idaho residents, but it is not currently one of the “collaborating states.” Washington residents previously had… Continue Reading Online Portal Allows Read More

Man Who Filed Petition For Release Deported

By Lauren Gallup March 7, 2022

Israel Arrascue, a man who had been detained at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, was deported to Peru on February 28, according to Maru Mora-Villapando, of the immigrant advocacy organization La Resistencia. Continue Reading Man Who Filed Petition For Read More

Lawsuit Filed Against Richland School District And Board Alleging OPMA Violations

By Dori Luzzo Gilmour February 25, 2022

A lawsuit was filed in Benton County Superior court this week against the Richland WA school district, school board and three individual members of the school board, alleging violations of the Open Public Meetings Act. Continue Read More

Will A New State Transportation Plan Eliminate Gas Powered Cars In WA?

By Dori Luzzo Gilmour February 24, 2022

Will A New State Transportation Plan Eliminate Gas Powered Cars In WA? Continue Reading Will A New State Transportation Plan Eliminate Gas Powered Cars In WA?Read More

TC Energy And Pipeline Expansion In Northwest

By Northwest News Network February 20, 2022

The Canadian company TC Energy wants to increase the flow of natural gas through Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Continue Reading TC Energy And Pipeline Expansion In NorthwestRead More

Social Support Associated With Native American Health Outcomes

By Rachel Sun February 20, 2022

Social support for middle-aged Native Americans goes a long way in mitigating the physical effects of mental health problems. Continue Reading Social Support Associated With Native American Health OutcomesRead More

Thousands Of New Jobs Coming To Pasco, But What About Housing?

By Dori Luzzo Gilmour February 15, 2022

The Pasco manufacturing and business sector is growing fast but the housing sector is lagging. According to the organization Local Housing Solutions, Pasco’s comprehensive plan for 2018 thru 2038 found the city will fall thirty-four percent short of projected growth with new home construction. Read More

Peer Coaching And Volunteers Help Addicts Through Recovery

By Rachel Sun February 11, 2022

Walking into the Latah Recovery Center on any given day, visitors will find volunteers helping three or four clients through peer mentorship services, connections to anonymous support groups or other resources. Continue Reading Peer Coaching And Read More

The Forest Is Calling – Want To Be A Campground Host?

By Lauren Paterson February 11, 2022

A picnic table sits beneath a large green tree on a bright green meadow.

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

Idaho Behavioral Health Care Could Change After New Recommndations

By Rachel Sun February 8, 2022

Two years after its creation, recommendations by the Idaho Behavioral Health Council are on their way to the Legislature this year. Some of that legislation includes a goal to streamline the civil commitment process, says State Senator David Nelson of Moscow. Read More

Covid Rates Climbing In Tri-Cities Schools

By Dori Luzzo Gilmour February 7, 2022

According to the Washington State Department of Health, covid case rates in Eastern Washington are top ten for the entire country. DOH is emphasizing the importance of masks and vaccines, and warn of hospitals becoming increasingly filled in the next two weeks with Covid cases. Read More

Over 80 New COVID Cases Announced At Detention Center In Tacoma This Month

By Lauren Gallup January 28, 2022

COVID cases continue to rise at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma. Continue Reading Over 80 New COVID Cases Announced At Detention Center In Tacoma This MonthRead More

Ukrainians Detained At Northwest Detention Center In Tacoma May Be Facing Deportation

By Lauren Gallup January 28, 2022

This Wednesday, four Ukrainian nationals contacted La Resistencia to alert the grassroots immigrant advocacy group of their upcoming deportations from the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma. Continue Reading Ukrainians Read More

Idaho Officials Warn Crisis Standard May Soon Spread; Blood Supplies Low

By Rachel Sun January 27, 2022

Idaho’s Southwest Health District has moved to crisis standard of care this week due to a shortage in both hospital staff and blood supplies as COVID-19 cases rise. If things continue as they are, the rest of the state may soon follow. Read More

Calls For Book Bans In Walla Walla Public Schools Leads To New Review Policy

By NWPB News January 24, 2022

Walla Walla public schools have heard from community members for several months to remove books from the district. In order to continue to respond to complaints the school district developed a new review policy Continue Reading Read More

COVID Outbreak in Benton County Jail

By Dori Luzzo Gilmour January 24, 2022

A Covid outbreak in the Benton County jail is affecting forty-five percent of inmates along with 24 staff members and is the first major outbreak in 18 months. Continue Reading COVID Outbreak in Benton County JailRead More

Glass, Corks, Capsules, Wine Supplies Are Hard To Get

By Anna King January 15, 2022

Listen Read Transcript There’s a glass shortage putting Northwest wineries over a barrel right now in bottling season. Many winemakers may have to make do with another style of bottle,… Continue Reading Glass, Corks, Capsules, Wine Supplies Are Hard Read More

A Widespread Glass Shortage Has Hit The Northwest Wine Industry

By Anna King January 15, 2022

Listen Read Transcript Host Lead: A widespread glass shortage has hit the Northwest wine industry. [GASP!] Correspondent Anna King explains. Some wineries might not be able to bottle your favorite… Continue Reading A Widespread Glass Read More

Family Of Sam Martinez Backs Two Anti-Hazing Bills In Washington

By Rachel Sun January 12, 2022

When Washington State University freshman Sam Martinez died in a hazing related incident at his fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega, 15 current and former ATO members were charged with furnishing liquor to minors, a gross misdemeanor. Continue Reading Read More

Update On Petition For Release Filed At Northwest Detention Center In Tacoma

By NWPB News December 17, 2021

Israel Arrascue’s petition for release from the Northwest Detention in Tacoma was denied last week. Continue Reading Update On Petition For Release Filed At Northwest Detention Center In TacomaRead More

Franklin County Votes To Raise Taxes For Mental Health and Drug Treatment Program

By NWPB News December 13, 2021

Franklin County Commissioners voted to raise taxes a tenth of a percent to fund mental health and drug treatment. Continue Reading Franklin County Votes To Raise Taxes For Mental Health and Drug Treatment ProgramRead More

Alert System For WA Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women And People

By NWPB News December 7, 2021

A new alert system could be the first step towards addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIW/P) crisis in WA. Representative Debra Lekanoff announced the move last Friday during the first task force meetings in Toppenish. Read More

Reproductive Rights in Washington State

By NWPB News December 6, 2021

The United States Supreme Court continues debate on the merits of Roe v Wade and access to abortion: the matter could be sent back to each individual state. In Washington, the law was established 30 years ago. Continue Reading Reproductive Rights in Washington Read More

Solidarity At Olympia Mosque

By Tom Banse December 5, 2021

Christians, Jews, Sikhs and Quakers go to Olympia mosque to show support after explosion. People of many faiths gathered outside the Islamic Center of Olympia before Friday prayers to demonstrate… Continue Reading Solidarity At Olympia MosqueRead More

Omicron Variant Detected In Three Cases In Washington State

By Kate Walters December 5, 2021

The omicron variant has been found in Washington state. State health officials announced Saturday that three cases of the new coronavirus variant have been found: one each in King, Pierce… Continue Reading Omicron Variant Detected In Three Read More

First Meeting of the Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force

By NWPB News December 3, 2021

The Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIW/P) Task Force held its first meetings in Toppenish. Continue Reading First Meeting of the Washington State Missing and Murdered Read More

Washington Supreme Court State vs Blake Drug Possession Law Payments

By Mary Ellen Pitney December 3, 2021

The first payments for people awarded clemency for simple possession charges in Washington started going out this week. This comes from the State vs Blake ruling. Continue Reading Washington Supreme Court State vs Blake Drug Possession Law Read More

Petition Filed For Release At Northwest Detention Center In Tacoma

By Lauren Gallup December 3, 2021

New DHS guidelines are giving some detainees at the Northwest Detention Center hope for an earlier release. Continue Reading Petition Filed For Release At Northwest Detention Center In TacomaRead More

Acknowledging COVID Information Fatigue As Variant Omicron Appears

By NWPB News December 1, 2021

COVID fatigue is a real problem. As with any public health measure that continues for a long time people begin to tire of new information or staying vigilant. Continue Reading Acknowledging COVID Information Fatigue As Variant Omicron Read More

Hydraulic Project Permits Expedited To Assist Homeowners Near Landslide And Flooding Areas

By Lauren Gallup December 1, 2021

Wildfires can leave land vulnerable to flooding and landslides. With the flooding recently, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife expedited the permitting process for projects to protect safety and health for homeowners. Continue Reading Hydraulic Project Permits Expedited To Assist Read More

Washington Wine Industry Weathers COVID

By NWPB News November 29, 2021

As one of the top agricultural industries in the state, the Washington wine industry had to weather a significant downturn because of Covid-19 restrictions. Some are now seeing a return to profits. Continue Reading Washington Wine Industry Weathers COVIDRead More

Tribes Have Say In Research About Them With Executive Policy 41

By Rachel Sun November 29, 2021

A new policy at Washington State University is breaking ground for its requirement that the university consult, and gain consent from tribal groups impacted by university research, infrastructure projects and other activities that affect them. Read More

Eat Green Crabs, Combat Invasive Species

By Northwest News Network November 21, 2021

Researchers want you to add green crabs to your menu to help combat this invasive species. Continue Reading Eat Green Crabs, Combat Invasive SpeciesRead More

Flower Fight: Same-Sex Couple Donates $10,000 To Non-Profit After Settlement With Florist

By Anna King November 20, 2021

The Tri-Cities Washington chapter of a national non-profit LGBTQ rights group just got a windfall. The money comes after a settlement in the eight-year-long Arlene’s Flowers case. Continue Reading Flower Fight: Same-Sex Read More

Update On Washington Children Vaccination Rates

By NWPB News November 20, 2021

Sixty thousand Washington kids ages five to eleven got their first COVID-19 shot as of November 15th according to the Washington State Department of Health. Nationwide about ten percent of kids age five to eleven were vaccinated as soon as approval went through for the Pfizer vaccine. Read More

Washington Wine Industry Weathers COVID

By NWPB News November 19, 2021

As one of the top agricultural industries in the state, the Washington wine industry had to weather a significant downturn because of Covid-19 restrictions. Some are now seeing a return to profits now. NWPB’s. Continue Reading Washington Wine Industry Weathers Read More

Benton County Approves Tax For Mental Health Services

By NWPB News November 18, 2021

Benton County Commissioners approved to move forward with a new sales and use tax. Continue Reading Benton County Approves Tax For Mental Health ServicesRead More

Online Learning Continues Even With In-Class Instruction

By Rachel Sun November 18, 2021

Although students at Washington State University returned to campus this fall, technology and many of the remote teaching strategies used during the pandemic are likely here to stay. Continue Reading Online Learning Continues Even With In-Class Read More

Organization Working To Ensure Detainees Get Back Pay

By Lauren Gallup November 18, 2021

During a live Facebook video this past Friday, La Resistencia, an organization working to stop immigrant detention, discussed updates to litigation against GEO Group, the company which runs the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma. Continue Reading Read More

There’s Potential For Landslides After A Fire; What To Watch Out For

By Lauren Gallup November 17, 2021

After a wildfire, damage to the landscape seems pretty obvious. But there’s more to it than burned trees: landslide dangers in burned areas. Continue Reading There’s Potential For Landslides After A Fire; What To Watch Out ForRead More

Online Learning Tech Continues in Higher Ed Despite In-Person Classes

By Rachel Sun November 17, 2021

All Together Now Musical Review

By NWPB News November 13, 2021

Thousands of theaters world-wide will perform the same musical revue this weekend. “All Together Now” will be performed at 2,500 theaters including some in Prosser and Richland. Continue Reading All Together Now Musical ReviewRead More

GEO Group Says ICE To Decide On Booster Shots For Detainees

By Lauren Gallup November 13, 2021

Those detained at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma have yet to hear when they might receive their COVID-19 booster shots. Continue Reading GEO Group Says ICE To Decide On Booster Shots For DetaineesRead More

WSU Team To Train Doctoral Students In AI, Data Science To Meet Energy Needs

By Rachel Sun November 10, 2021

A Washington State University research team has received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a fellowship to cross-train eight graduate doctoral students in artificial intelligence, data science and engineering. Read More

Pasco Aviation Museum Opens For Veterans Day

By NWPB News November 10, 2021

There’s an aviation museum in Pasco that holds a special connection to United Airlines Continue Reading Pasco Aviation Museum Opens For Veterans DayRead More

Chemical Dependency & Mental Health Treatment Tax

By NWPB News November 9, 2021

Funds from a proposed sales and use tax in Benton County would create a facility to provide chemical dependency and mental health services. The Benton County Commissioners are holding a public hearing next week to authorize the tax. If the tax is adopted, it would collect a point 1 percent sales and use tax. Read More

A Lack Of Affordable Health Care In The Lewis Clark Valley And On The Palouse

By Rachel Sun November 9, 2021

For those seeking routine health care services in the Palouse and Lewis Clark Valley, affording those services is often out of reach. Continue Reading A Lack Of Affordable Health Care In The Lewis Clark Valley And On The Read More

Celebrating Native Heritage Month at WSU

By Rachel Sun November 8, 2021

Students and staff at Washington State University are celebrating Native Heritage Month with events honoring Native heritage. Continue Reading Celebrating Native Heritage Month at WSURead More

No Booster Shots At The Northwest Detention Center

By Lauren Gallup November 7, 2021

At the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, those detained received the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Some are now two months or more from their inoculation, meaning that under CDC recommendations, they would be eligible for their booster. Continue Read More