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Animal advocacy group files complaints against WSU research animal deaths
A mule deer lying in the grass. (Russ Parman via Flickr) Listen (Runtime 1:03) Read An animal advocacy group alleges Washington State University broke federal law after several animals died… Continue Reading Animal advocacy group files complaints against WSU research animal deaths
Farmworkers don’t always notice their own mental health struggles
Farmworkers are among the groups disproportionately affected by stress and anxiety. Researchers and healthcare providers say the pandemic increased economic struggles and job pressures. Still, agricultural workers are not always aware that it could impact their mental health. Continue Reading Farmworkers don’t always notice their own mental health struggles
Biden says U.S. support for Ukraine ‘will not waver’ in Poland speech
A day after his secret visit to Kyiv, President Biden promised that Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia. Continue Reading Biden says U.S. support for Ukraine ‘will not waver’ in Poland speech
Study: North Cascades grizzlies could gain more habitat as the climate warms
Grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park. Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Listen (Runtime 1:03) Read Grizzly bears in Washington’s North Cascades could gain habitat as the climate warms, according… Continue Reading Study: North Cascades grizzlies could gain more habitat as the climate warms
A brief history of International Mother Language Day and where to celebrate in the Northwest
The history of International Mother Language Day and events in the Northwest that are celebrating it. Continue Reading A brief history of International Mother Language Day and where to celebrate in the Northwest
Debaten propuesta de ley sobre horas extras de trabajadores agrícolas
Trabajadores agrícolas, defensores y agricultores testificaron en la Legislatura de Washington sobre la propuesta de ley 5476 que busca modificar los topes de la ley de horas extra agrícolas. Continue Reading Debaten propuesta de ley sobre horas extras de trabajadores agrícolas
Thousands testify at legislature public hearing for agriculture overtime bill
Farmers, workers and advocates testified on the proposed bill 5476 in Olympia. Credit: Scheen capture from TVW.org. Listen (Runtime 1:12) Read Thousands of farmworkers, advocates and farmers testified at the… Continue Reading Thousands testify at legislature public hearing for agriculture overtime bill
Ciudad de Yakima aprueba 2 millones de dólares para refugio contra violencia doméstica
La Ciudad de Yakima autorizó un contrato de 2 millones de dólares con YWCA para construir un nuevo refugio de emergencia para víctimas de violencia doméstica en Yakima. Continue Reading Ciudad de Yakima aprueba 2 millones de dólares para refugio contra violencia doméstica
The case for palliative care
For people struggling with chronic illness or multiple diagnoses, managing their care can feel overwhelming. Health reporter Rachel Sun spoke with one palliative care provider about her role in helping patients with too much to manage. Continue Reading The case for palliative care
Electric fire trucks are coming to the Pacific Northwest
You probably no longer bat an eye when an electric car passes by on the road. More novel battery-powered vehicles are soon joining the parade to help operators achieve their sustainability goals. Electric ferries are coming to Puget Sound and hybrid electric airplanes are being tested in Washington. Now, several Pacific Northwest fire departments have ordered their first electric fire trucks. Continue Reading Electric fire trucks are coming to the Pacific Northwest
Lawmaker proposes ban to keep foreign entities from buying Washington forest and farmland
Legislators in Washington state are joining more than a dozen other states that are considering whether to restrict or ban foreign entities from buying farmland. The initial hearing on Olympia’s version of the foreign ownership restrictions however drew more criticism than support on Tuesday. Continue Reading Lawmaker proposes ban to keep foreign entities from buying Washington forest and farmland
A civil rights veteran settles on the Palouse
Terry and Kwasi Buffington at NWPB. Listen (Runtime 2:03) Read Living on the rolling hills of the Palouse is a woman who has deep roots in the civil rights movement.… Continue Reading A civil rights veteran settles on the Palouse
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