Bigger solar farms could make their way into Yakima County. Commissioners are considering updates that would allow solar panels on specific agricultural land.

Mental health providers in Idaho say they’re having difficulty stabilizing severely ill patients after the state cut Medicaid funding for certain behavioral health programs

Several people in North Central Washington, who were scheduled to take the final step toward U.S. citizenship, have had their oath ceremonies abruptly canceled.

Unlike in Europe, officials in the U.S. with ties to Epstein have largely held their positions of power.

The crew will spend the next eight months conducting experiments to prepare for human exploration beyond Earth's orbit.

With the win, Stolz joins Eric Heiden as the only skaters to take gold in both the 500 and 1,000 at the same Olympics.

On this edition of PNW Bites, host Jordan Eby brings you a regionally inspired recipe for hazelnut mug cake.

On this edition of PNW Bites, host Jordan Eby brings you a regionally inspired recipe for blueberry mocktails.

NWPB Classical is excited to announce new additions to the weekend music lineup beginning January 9, 2026, bringing even more discovery, creativity, and fresh perspectives to your listening experience. From rising classical talent and cutting-edge contemporary works to genre-spanning conversations and celebrated NPR favorites, there’s something new to tune in for every weekend.

Washington and Idaho journalists who work for newspapers owned by McClatchy Media are negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. One of their biggest priorities is how the company uses artificial intelligence.

The stadium where the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC all play is now staffed by a majority union workforce.That wasn’t the case three years ago, when only 17% of Lumen Field staff were unionized.But now, ahead of the city and stadium hosting six matches of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, many workers have organized. About 80% of the workforce at Lumen now belong to one of a dozen unions representing workers at the stadium.

What will set off your New Year? If you’ll be making a toast to 2026 – you should know, the Northwest is home to new and interesting sparkling wines.

For skiers, snowboarders and winter sports enthusiasts across the Northwest, this has not been the best season to get out and play in the snow — because there is very little of it to play in.

A hydro project that could store enough energy to power most homes in Seattle just got the go-ahead from the federal government. Developers say it will help the Northwest meet its carbon-free energy goals.

Stainless steel capsules about 21 inches long and filled with cesium and strontium at Hanford in southeast Washington are getting a new, hopefully safer, home.

“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.

It's hotter and drier across much of the Western United States. How is that impacting fire season?

Health insurance enrollment on healthcare.gov and state marketplaces dropped by about 1.4 million people this year. That’s according to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

If you’re thinking about donating blood, now may be the perfect time.

Washington state nutrition experts warn new federal dietary guidelines may miss the mark and lack the resources to educate people on the new health movement.

Farmworkers in Washington state don’t have a formal legal pathway to collective bargaining, but that could soon change under recently introduced bills.

Washington state's 2026 legislative session began this week.

Washington and Idaho legislators open their respective off-year sessions Monday in Olympia and Boise.