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Investigan impacto de COVID persistente entre latinos en WA
Un grupo de investigadores está estudiando el COVID persistente en el estado de Washington. Ellos preguntaron a pacientes Hispanos y Latinos/a/x/e si habían tenido síntomas de COVID prolongado y sus respuestas demostraron que un poco más del 40 por ciento sí los han padecido. Continue Reading Investigan impacto de COVID persistente entre latinos en WA
“Dr. Christmas Tree” working to prevent disease in Northwest conifer trees
Gary Chastagner, a Washington State University professor called “Dr. Christmas Tree” shows an example of a less-desirable tree due to fewer top branches, grown in a small plantation of Turkish… Continue Reading “Dr. Christmas Tree” working to prevent disease in Northwest conifer trees
El COVID aún no termina para algunos latinos
El valle de Yakima fue una de las regiones más afectadas del país durante la pandemia de COVID. Ahora, los hispanos y latinos de la zona siguen lidiando con los síntomas. Continue Reading El COVID aún no termina para algunos latinos
COVID is far from over for some Latinos
The Yakima Valley was one of the hardest hit regions in the country during the COVID pandemic. Now, Hispanic and Latinos in the area are still dealing with symptoms. N-W-P-B’s Johanna Bejarano worked with Lygia Navarro, a journalist with palabra, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ media outlet. This is a collaborative piece about long COVID in Central Washington – the first in the series. Continue Reading COVID is far from over for some Latinos
Why do atmospheric rivers hit some areas more than others?
Rain, flooding, storms – all pretty standard for Western Washington, but sometimes weather patterns spare some areas that have flooded before.
That was the case at the beginning of December, when Western Washington got so much rain that it caused flooding from the Stillaguamish River to the town of Rosburg.
Continue Reading Why do atmospheric rivers hit some areas more than others?
LCSC, ISU partner for north Idaho program to train physician assistants
A new cohort will start with 15 students who will train at Lewiston, Moscow, Kooskia, and other northern towns. Continue Reading LCSC, ISU partner for north Idaho program to train physician assistants
Brian George leads new investigative team for Indigenous cold cases under Washington Attorney General
Brian George is the new head of a cold case unit for the Washington Attorney General’s office. (Courtesy: Washington’s Attorney General) Listen (Runtime :54) Read Brian George has been in… Continue Reading Brian George leads new investigative team for Indigenous cold cases under Washington Attorney General
Historic agreement seen as a harbinger to Snake River dam removal
Ice Harbor Dam on the Snake River. Gov. Jay Inslee and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray said removing the four dams on the Lower Snake isn’t feasible right now. CREDIT: Bonneville… Continue Reading Historic agreement seen as a harbinger to Snake River dam removal
King Road House in Moscow to be demolished December 28
The house on King Road where four university of Idaho students were killed last fall will be demolished in late December, according to the university. (Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen… Continue Reading King Road House in Moscow to be demolished December 28
Evictions on the rise; city & service providers expanding winter shelter options
The tide of evictions many predicted, has come.
As the pandemic waned and rental assistance dollars from federal programs like the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dried up, some feared there would be an increase of evictions.
Continue Reading Evictions on the rise; city & service providers expanding winter shelter options
Leaked documents on Snake River dams leads to congressional hearing
Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River. (Courtesy: EcoFlight) Listen (Runtime 1:00) Read After leaked confidential documents suggested the Biden administration could be making moves to help remove Washington’s four Lower Snake… Continue Reading Leaked documents on Snake River dams leads to congressional hearing
Filling Idaho’s health care gaps: Doctors say fixing shortfalls requires more residencies, training programs, continuing education
Idaho ranks last out of all 50 states for physicians per capita, and the problem could get worse without intervention. Continue Reading Filling Idaho’s health care gaps: Doctors say fixing shortfalls requires more residencies, training programs, continuing education
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