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Northwest Abortion Access Fund reports nearly doubled expenses following Dobbs decision
After the overturn of Roe v. Wade last summer, more people are traveling for abortion care. (Photo via Pixabay.) Listen (Runtime 0:52) Read The costs of support for abortion care… Continue Reading Northwest Abortion Access Fund reports nearly doubled expenses following Dobbs decision
Federal government allocates over $6 billion to wildfire technology and management
Lawmakers are allocating over $6 billion this fiscal year to support the Department of the Interior and the United States Forest Service in wildfire response.
It’s an increase of 14% from the last year’s funding, and will support wildfire suppression, operations and a new research hub to aid fire management. This fiscal year, the forest service will see an increase of $576 million in available funding for wildfire response.
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¿Votaron más hispanos en Yakima en las pasadas elecciones? No realmente
Las elecciones del pasado noviembre parecieron mostrar un aumento significativo en la participación de los votantes hispanos del condado de Yakima. Pero los datos de anteriores elecciones para distritos legislativos muestran que, esta vez, la participación de los votantes con apellidos españoles fue en realidad baja. Continue Reading ¿Votaron más hispanos en Yakima en las pasadas elecciones? No realmente
Hundreds of Lewiston residents under boil water order after city water reservoir busts open
Cherry Coke can still be had at the Wayback Cafe on the east side of Lewiston, but the soda and ice have to be trucked in after a city-owned water… Continue Reading Hundreds of Lewiston residents under boil water order after city water reservoir busts open
Did more Hispanic voters turn out in Yakima for the last election? Not really.
Last November’s elections showed a significant increase in Yakima County Hispanic voters’ turnout. But in past legislative districts’ elections, data show that participation for voters with Spanish surnames was, in fact, low. Continue Reading Did more Hispanic voters turn out in Yakima for the last election? Not really.
A park from pollution: 30 years after the ASARCO smokestack demolition, Tacoma’s waterfront transforms
It was a clear day in Tacoma on January 17, 1993. Commencement Bay was crowded with boats. Families gathered on boat decks and across North Tacoma sidewalks to watch the demolition of what was once the tallest smokestack in the world, the ASARCO smokestack that loomed over Tacoma’s waterfront for nearly 100 years.
With the press of a button, a child, supervised by demolition experts, detonated the smokestack. People cheered, bought commemorative sweatshirts and Doug Taylor’s grandfather set off an air horn in celebration, nearly causing his father to topple off their boat. Continue Reading A park from pollution: 30 years after the ASARCO smokestack demolition, Tacoma’s waterfront transforms
Government officials build massive chicken ‘slow cooker’ in southeast Washington
State officials use thermometers to monitor compost piles to make sure they are getting up to temp to kill highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses. (Credit: Karla Salp / Washington State… Continue Reading Government officials build massive chicken ‘slow cooker’ in southeast Washington
The business of alcohol-free booze is buzzin’
Non-alcoholic beer, wine, and ‘zero-proof’ spirit sales are going up as people look for alternatives to traditional forms of alcohol. (Credit: Lauren Paterson) Listen As the Dry January trend continues… Continue Reading The business of alcohol-free booze is buzzin’
Rewarding substance abstinence is effective, but faces real-world application hurdles
If you’ve ever promised your child a reward for cleaning their room, or trained a pet using food, you’re probably familiar with the power of positive reinforcement. A group of Washington State University researchers say that same technique helps effectively treat substance use disorder. Health reporter Rachel Sun has more. Continue Reading Rewarding substance abstinence is effective, but faces real-world application hurdles
Search warrant for apartment of Moscow homicides suspect unsealed
Bryan Kohberger sits next to his defense attorney in the Latah County Courthouse on Jan. 12, 2023. His next hearing is scheduled for June 26. Credit: Court TV Listen (Runtime… Continue Reading Search warrant for apartment of Moscow homicides suspect unsealed
First Washington wines made from sustainably grown grapes to hit stores this spring
Wine grapes growing at Two Mountain Vineyard in Zillah, Wash. Credit: Two Mountain Winery Listen (Runtime :57) Read Growers have harvested the first grapes under Washington’s new sustainability program, and… Continue Reading First Washington wines made from sustainably grown grapes to hit stores this spring
Muerte deliciosa: Aranceles sobre manzanas en India arruinan a cultivadores de Red Delicious del Noroeste
Durante décadas se han enviado a la India cargamentos de manzanas del noroeste, especialmente de la variedad Red Delicious. Pero desde que entraron en vigor los aranceles de la era Trump sobre el acero y el aluminio, aranceles en represalia han puesto un escollo en ese valioso mercado de frutas. Ahora, toda la delegación del Congreso del estado de Washington está pidiendo ayuda al gobierno federal. Continue Reading Muerte deliciosa: Aranceles sobre manzanas en India arruinan a cultivadores de Red Delicious del Noroeste
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