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These churches offer shelter and sanctuary to vulnerable migrants. Here’s why
Bishop Joseph Tyson (left) and the Rev. Jesús Mariscal (right) of the Yakima Diocese worry about how their parishioners will cope with broad changes to immigration policy, which have had
Striking workers in Washington could get access to unemployment claims if bill passes
A proposed bill that would give striking workers some access to the state’s unemployment benefits is getting closer to becoming law in Washington.
Majority lawmakers in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards moved the bill out of committee on Friday, with a recommendation to pass it. This, after the bill narrowly passed the senate with 28 yeas and 21 nays earlier this month.
Washington state reports seven-year peak in influenza-related deaths
The Washington state Department of Health reported on March 20th that influenza activity reached its highest levels in seven years, with the most flu-related deaths since the 2017-2018 flu season.
Orofino mobile home park residents feeling trapped as rents continue to rise
Floyd Enyeart stands in front of his trailer for a photo at the Hidden Village Mobile Home Park Wednesday in Orofino. (Credit: August Frank / Lewiston Tribune) Listen (Runtime 3:58)
Bill in Washington state Legislature could expand housing options
Bare trees and lifting fog frame the view of the Legislative Building at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (Credit: Ted S. Warren / AP) Listen (Runtime 1:10) Read A bill
Searching for sage grouse: Looking for a chicken-sized needle in south-central WA
Seth Hulett, Audubon Washington’s senior program manager of the Columbia Plateau, searches through his spotting scope for sage grouse. (Credit: Courtney Flatt / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 4:12) Read In south-central
Demandas llaman la atención sobre rol de autoridades locales en aplicación de leyes federales de inmigración
Dos demandas contra la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Adams llaman la atención sobre el papel de las autoridades estatales y locales en la aplicación de las leyes federales de inmigración.
Lawsuits draw attention to role of local authorities in enforcing federal immigration policy
Two lawsuits against the Adams County Sheriff’s Office have drawn attention to the role of state and local authorities in enforcing federal immigration laws.
Unpacking the intersection of health care and religion
Religion can sometimes impact health care access in places like Washington and Idaho. (Credit: Joe Raedle / Getty Images) Listen (Runtime 3:22) Read Phineas Pope: Tracy Simmons is the executive
COVID-19, 5 years later: Reflections on the scars we carry, and resilience in unprecedented times
NWPB caught up with local residents and doctors to talk about how they’ve moved forward following the COVID-19 pandemic. They spoke about how the experience changed them and wisdom they’ve gleaned along the way. These are their reflections.
Therapy dogs help students relieve stress, according to WSU study
Piper, a therapy dog, with students at Washington State University. (Credit: WSU Photo Services) Listen (Runtime :57) Read College students who spent time with therapy dogs on campus were less
Landfill neighbors worry about PFAs contamination seeping into drinking water
A view of the landfill from Carole Degrave’s property line. (Credit: Courtney Flatt / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 0:54) Read For years, some people who live near a Central Washington landfill
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