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For the first time, the United States Forest Service authorized the use of N95 respirators for federal wildland firefighters.
Courtesy: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Steve Johnson/Flickr Creative CommonsSome drinking water in Kennewick still has high levels of “forever chemicals.” Since 2024, the city has found PFAs chemicals above state standards. -
Courtesy: Thad McCrackenAn engineer in Mosier, Oregon, is developing a new way to keep property safe during wildfires. He’s tested his wildfire sensors out on his land and at prescribed burns. -
Erick Bengel / NWPBA nonprofit's food bank that distributes food to 13 pantries in five counties is seeing an uptick in pantry visitors while receiving far less food to give out.
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Courtney Flatt/NWPBTiny, pocket forests are sprouting up all around Washington state: on old, abandoned fields and in people’s backyards. They’re meant to mimic nature – and to grow quickly and increase biodiversity. -
August Frank/The Lewiston TribuneA tribal health clinic in Lapwai, Idaho, has helped patients find success managing diabetes and prediabetes. NWPB’s Rachel Sun joined host Connor Henricksen to discuss. -
Lauren Gallup/NWPBCommunities across the U.S. are turning small plots of land into highly dense forests that grow quickly. Turns out these forests have roots to a decades-old planting method that originated in Japan.
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Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesYou could look at Foreign Tongues, the Rolling Stones' 25th album, as a tour of the group's musical variations. But it mixes reliable fun and remarkable energy with a generous attitude toward aging. -
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesIt's the first known instance of officials investigating suspected insider trading on a prediction market from inside the White House. -
Kanis Leung/APThe police operation marks the third round of arrests targeting independent bookstores in four months.
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Image by Peter KA pair of Pacific Northwest Roots bands wowed the crowd with an outdoor show on a perfect Cascadian summer night. -
Puyallup Tribe of IndiansWhile Seattle hosts six matches for the World Cup, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians is playing a big role, as an official host city supporter for the games. This is the first time an Indigenous nation in the U.S. has had these responsibilities. -
Annie Warren/NWPBFor years, the Tri-Cities hasn’t had a dedicated outdoor women’s soccer league. But now, one woman is changing that — and others are flocking to the soccer fields in Pasco.
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Courtesy: Eric PatrickNorthwest cherries are about to ship, a tiny bit early. About 19 million boxes are expected this season – each box is 20 pounds. -
Courtesy photoHabitat for Humanity Spokane secures $6.5 million in state funds to expand affordable housing. -
Amanda Cowan/The Columbian filesThe federal agency that maintains the Columbia River’s shipping channel is proposing to build seven giant in-water pens as part of a $377 million project to manage dredge spoils.
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Courtesy: Aaron KunzDrastically fewer sockeye are returning to the Upper Columbia than expected. That’s why Washington isn’t allowing sockeye fishing this season there. -
Courtney Flatt/NWPBTime's up for many schools in Washington to test drinking water for lead. Turns out, some lead contamination at older schools is more common than you think – but fixes are in the works. -
Courtesy: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Walla Walla DistrictA new technology could be a cost effective, simple way to help salmon. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has installed “fish bubblers” at several dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers.
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August Frank / Lewiston TribuneFire season could begin earlier this season in some parts of the Northwest. -
“We’re losing firefighters. The numbers are going down,” said Riston Bullock, a 13-year veteran with the Nez Perce crew. “We need people at the shop ready to go when those fires start.” -
A medida que comienza la temporada de incendios forestales en el estado de Washington, activistas están trabajando para asegurarse de que las personas que solo hablan español reciban información importante durante las emergencias.
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Courtesy: TriState HealthTwo nurse-midwives are currently unable to deliver babies at a Lewiston, Idaho hospital. That’s because a physician stepped down from their support role. -
Courtesy: VitalantVitalant — a nonprofit blood donation center with locations in Washington and Idaho — says it’s in critical need of donors -
Rachel Sun / NWPBMentees and family say a Grangeville doctor’s career is marked by a dedication to service and love for people
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Courtesy: Pierce County Sheriff's Office FacebookIn the November general election, voters in Pierce County will decide if they want an ombuds to oversee the county sheriff’s office. -
Courtesy: Lindsay LodisEmployment lawyers say businesses should review policies and procedures, signage ahead of law’s implementation -
Courtesy: Pierce County Sheriff's Office FacebookThere’s a push to create an ombuds office to investigate complaints about the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. Some members of the Pierce County Charter Review Commission have proposed it as an amendment to the county’s charter.
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The Trump administration wants to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Park, directly outside the White House. It's long been a popular spot for protesters, who worry barriers will change that. -
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's popular defense minister, who pushed for innovation in the battlefield through the use of drones and turned the tables on Russia. -
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Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.
