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UI Memorial garden to come this summer
Architecture students Jackson Wiedenfeld (left) and Harper Drake (right) take measurements at the future site of the Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial on the University of Idaho campus. (Credit: Lauren… Continue Reading UI Memorial garden to come this summer
New Tri-Cities soccer teams aim to promote regional talent
Soccer players from all over Central Washington competed in the Tri-Cities recently, vying for a spot on a semi-pro team brand new to the region.
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As the Northwest turns toward Spring, agricultural irrigators, fire managers and water experts watch the sky
Workers clear canals of debris in preparation for spring irrigation season in the Roza Irrigation District. (Courtesy: Dave Rollinger) Listen (Runtime 1:00) Read A story in plot points: a federal… Continue Reading As the Northwest turns toward Spring, agricultural irrigators, fire managers and water experts watch the sky
Samish Indian Nation cleans up over a million pounds of marine debris, more to go
It’s that time of year when flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and crews working for the Samish Indian Nation are scouting shorelines within the San Juan archipelago, looking for marine debris.
Continue Reading Samish Indian Nation cleans up over a million pounds of marine debris, more to go
Elecciones primarias requieren que declare partido de preferencia
Las elecciones primarias están en marcha. Si planea votar y tiene algunas dudas sobre cómo llenar su boleta de votación, una funcionaria electoral de Yakima da algunos consejos que puede tener en cuenta para asegurarse de que su voto cuente. Continue Reading Elecciones primarias requieren que declare partido de preferencia
A party declaration is needed for your primary election ballot
Primary elections are underway, and you may have doubts about how to fill out your ballot. A Yakima elections leader gives some tips from that people can keep in mind to make sure their vote counts. Continue Reading A party declaration is needed for your primary election ballot
Study shows short pesticide exposure harms fish
Researcher Sara Hutton, a doctoral graduate of OSU, extracts RNA for qPCR to test gene expression of genes effected by pyrethroid exposure in the different generations of inland silverside fish.… Continue Reading Study shows short pesticide exposure harms fish
Here are the big takeaways from WA’s 2024 legislative session
By: Jeanie Lindsay, Northwest News Network Washington’s 60-day legislative session has ended. Spirits were high in Olympia Thursday as lawmakers adjourned “sine die.” Many legislators donned sequin or sparkly accessories,… Continue Reading Here are the big takeaways from WA’s 2024 legislative session
Casos de indígenas desaparecidos en el Noroeste tienen nuevo fiscal
Bree R. Black Horse es la nueva asistente del fiscal, dedicada a investigar casos relacionados con personas indígenas desaparecidas y asesinadas en el Noroeste. Continue Reading Casos de indígenas desaparecidos en el Noroeste tienen nuevo fiscal
New golden eagle to provide Yakama Nation with sacred ceremonial feathers
Yakama Nation aviary biologists Michael Beckler (left) and Alyssa Woodward pose for a photo with Yakama Nation Tribal Council member Terry Heemsah (center) as Washington State University wildlife veterinarian Dr.… Continue Reading New golden eagle to provide Yakama Nation with sacred ceremonial feathers
Missing Indigenous cases in the Northwest get new, dedicated prosecutor
Bree R. Black Horse is the new prosecutor dedicated to solving cases involving Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in the Northwest. Continue Reading Missing Indigenous cases in the Northwest get new, dedicated prosecutor
EPA Proposes adding portions of 150 mile stretch of upper Columbia River to the Superfund list
The Northport Bridge over the Columbia River in Washington state near the border with Canada. Portions of the upper Columbia River and its upland areas may be designated a Superfund… Continue Reading EPA Proposes adding portions of 150 mile stretch of upper Columbia River to the Superfund list
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