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No Air Conditioner? No Sweat! Build A DIY Swamp Cooler
Different typed of DIY Swamp Coolers https://www.diycraftsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/7-Simple-DIY-Homemade-Swamp-Cooler-Plans.jpg STORY BY ASH BEARD AND MARY ELLEN PITNEY Originally pusblished July 28, 2022 A heat wave is on the way in Eastern Washington.… Continue Reading No Air Conditioner? No Sweat! Build A DIY Swamp Cooler

Vacaciones en el “paraíso” se convierten en desastre para familia de Washington
Cuando una familia de Tri-Cities viajó a Hawai, esperaba que fueran las vacaciones de su vida. En lugar de eso, se encontraron con las mismas condiciones a las que están acostumbrados: fuertes vientos, mucho humo y desastrosos incendios forestales. Continue Reading Vacaciones en el “paraíso” se convierten en desastre para familia de Washington

HWY 20 parcialmente reabierta: Bomberos trabajan activamente en la zona del incendio de Sourdough
La autopista estatal 20 había sido cerrada entre Newhalem y Rainy Pass, en el condado de Whatcom, ya que es el principal punto de acceso para los bomberos que trabajan en el incendio de Sourdough. Continue Reading HWY 20 parcialmente reabierta: Bomberos trabajan activamente en la zona del incendio de Sourdough

Red Flag Warning: What does it mean?
In this Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, photo released by the U.S. Forest Service flames from the Nethker Fire engulf trees at Payette National Forest near McCall, Idaho. The Northwest has… Continue Reading Red Flag Warning: What does it mean?

Latino communities celebrate conservation week
Environmental organizations around Washington hold educational and outdoor activities to celebrate Latino Conservation Week. It encourages communities to enjoy nature and join forces to protect the environment. Continue Reading Latino communities celebrate conservation week

Millions in wildfire funding coming to the West, projects already underway
The Williams Creek fire burned thousands of acres in the north Idaho wilderness last summer. Fire crews, with the help of heavy rains, eventually put out the blaze. (Credit: Lauren… Continue Reading Millions in wildfire funding coming to the West, projects already underway

Para las tribus, la bienvenida del salmón al Alto Columbia es un recordatorio del ‘trabajo de toda una vida’
El sol apenas comenzaba a salir sobre el río Columbia en Bridgeport, Washington, cuando un pescador Colville capturó el primer salmón de la temporada. Continue Reading Para las tribus, la bienvenida del salmón al Alto Columbia es un recordatorio del ‘trabajo de toda una vida’

Fighting fire with fire: Bringing prescribed burns back to Washington state
As the days get hotter and warmer, many Washingtonians are gearing up for the wildfires that will ignite across the region this year, causing smoky skies, evacuations and potentially devastating loss.
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New Washington wine research focuses on climate change, sustainability
Sunrise over Red Mountain vineyards in central Washington. (Credit: Andrea Johnson Photography/Washington State Wine Commission) Listen (Runtime 1:03) Read It’s been a slower start to spring in the Pacific Northwest,… Continue Reading New Washington wine research focuses on climate change, sustainability

Oregon nonprofit returns Wallowa land to Nez Perce Tribe
Oregon nonprofit Wallowa Land Trust gave 30 acres of undeveloped land near Wallowa Lake to the Nez Perce Tribe. (Credit: David Jensen) Listen (Runtime 00:53) Read Wildlife will have easier… Continue Reading Oregon nonprofit returns Wallowa land to Nez Perce Tribe

High school students discover invasive crayfish in Idaho
Red Swamp Crayfish have been discovered in the Lewiston Levee ponds, thanks to science students at Lewiston High School. (Credit: istockphoto) Listen (Runtime 00:59) Read Lewiston High School teacher Jamie… Continue Reading High school students discover invasive crayfish in Idaho

More firefighters needed to control wildfire hotspots in Eastern Washington
A tanker airplane drops fire retardant on a wildfire burning near Twisp, Wash. Three firefighters were killed battling the blaze. (Credit: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press) Listen (Runtime 1:07)… Continue Reading More firefighters needed to control wildfire hotspots in Eastern Washington