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Federal Report Recommends Breaching Lower Snake River Dams To Restore Salmon
To recover healthy salmon populations, one or more of the Snake River dams must be breached, in addition to other actions, according to a new draft report released Tuesday by federal officials. Continue Reading Federal Report Recommends Breaching Lower Snake River Dams To Restore Salmon
Age Is Just A Number For Some Elite Marathoners At World Track & Field Championships In Eugene
An elite field featuring most of the world’s best marathoners has arrived in Oregon for this year’s World Track and Field Championships. Competitors from 34 countries will race through the streets of Eugene and neighboring Springfield this coming Sunday morning for the men and Monday for the women. Some of the marathoners are trying to outrun both their rivals and Father Time. Continue Reading Age Is Just A Number For Some Elite Marathoners At World Track & Field Championships In Eugene
Why Some Benton County Residents Are Paying A Hospital Tax But Have No Hospital
Listen (Runtime 1:19) Read Kennewick does not have a public hospital but still has a tax collecting hospital district. In 1952 after facing epidemics without… Continue Reading Why Some Benton County Residents Are Paying A Hospital Tax But Have No Hospital
Ben Franklin Transit Board Will Hold Two Meetings: Will They Refuse $75 Million From The State?
Jaime Torres Chicano Disabled Activist Listen (Runtime 1:39) Read Residents of Benton and Franklin counties may soon have fewer transportation options.. The Ben Franklin Transit… Continue Reading Ben Franklin Transit Board Will Hold Two Meetings: Will They Refuse $75 Million From The State?
Western State Center Continues To Monitor Extremist Activity In Northwest
Despite the interruption of Coeur d’Alene’s pride event last month, the North Idaho Pride Alliance said this year’s celebration was the largest yet. (Photo courtesy… Continue Reading Western State Center Continues To Monitor Extremist Activity In Northwest
Idaho And Other NW Parents Struggling To Find Vaccines For Children Under 5
Anne Pisor with her daughter on a hike at Kamiak Butte | Photo courtesy Anne Pisor Listen (Runtime 1:37) Read Some local parents are saying… Continue Reading Idaho And Other NW Parents Struggling To Find Vaccines For Children Under 5
Track Star Aims To Win In Not One, But Two Pro Sports, Beginning At World Champs In Eugene
It’s uncommon for athletes to compete and excel in two professional sports, especially ones as punishing as football or sprint hurdles. But a Seattle-born speedster who ran track and played football at the University Oregon is now attempting that rare feat. Continue Reading Track Star Aims To Win In Not One, But Two Pro Sports, Beginning At World Champs In Eugene
Pasco Citizens Questioned Candidates For The 4th Congressional District
Pasco residents gathered at the Tierra Vida Community Center to hear from the candidates for the 4th Congressional District. Benancio Garcia (R), Jacek Kobiesa (R)… Continue Reading Pasco Citizens Questioned Candidates For The 4th Congressional District
DNA Samples And Genetic Sleuths Helped Solve WA Cold Cases
In March 2003, a 17-year-old girl from McCleary, Washington was kidnapped, driven to a remote location and raped. Continue Reading DNA Samples And Genetic Sleuths Helped Solve WA Cold Cases
Judge Acquits Caregiver In 2019 Vinegar Death In Spokane
A former caregiver charged in connection with the 2019 poisoning death of a developmentally disabled woman has been acquitted of third degree felony assault. Continue Reading Judge Acquits Caregiver In 2019 Vinegar Death In Spokane
Employee death at Dworshak Dam Spurs Multiple Agency Investigations
Eric Engle was involved with the installation of the new red, white, and blue lights on Dworshak Dam. His family said he was a proud… Continue Reading Employee death at Dworshak Dam Spurs Multiple Agency Investigations
Unlocking the Ocean’s Black Box With Science
Part 1: To Unravel Some Of The Ocean’s Mysteries, Scientists Head To Sea At least twice a year, scientists board the Bell M. Shimada, a… Continue Reading Unlocking the Ocean’s Black Box With Science
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