In Pierce County, over 14,000 people between the ages of 16 and 24 aren’t working, in school, or in any kind of training.The county refers to this group as “disconnected youth.”But people are working to change the tide for these young people.WorkForce Central, the county’s workforce development organization, runs paid internships. These are reaching some of Pierce County’s disconnected youth.

Washington's first documented case of trees infested with emerald ash borer, an invasive pest that has killed tens of millions of ash trees in North America, is in Walla Walla County.

Northwest Public Broadcasting recently asked listeners and readers what they value the most going into the 2026 mid-term election. NWPB's Avery Cooper sat down with News Director Tracci Dial to discuss the results.

It’s just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right. Cast members from Moscow's production of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" reflect on the film's enduring impact.

Historically, when people died and were buried at Western State Hospital, their gravesites were only marked by a number. Now, these graves include each person's name.

Scientists are seeing way more invasive walleye in the Snake River. That could mean trouble for salmon.

Salmon like water temperatures just so. Rivers can’t be too hot. But there’s one small spot along the lower Yakima River that could help.

Public health leaders in Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii have released vaccine recommendations for the respiratory virus season.

A Richland, Washington, man stands accused of trying to provide material support to the Houthis, the Yemen-based, Iran-backed rebel group that the U.S. has designated a foreign terrorist organization.

Tacoma City Manager Hyun Kim presented his proposed 2027-28 budget to City Council on Tuesday.