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Casos de indígenas desaparecidos en el Noroeste tienen nuevo fiscal
Bree R. Black Horse es la nueva asistente del fiscal, dedicada a investigar casos relacionados con personas indígenas desaparecidas y asesinadas en el Noroeste.
New golden eagle to provide Yakama Nation with sacred ceremonial feathers
Yakama Nation aviary biologists Michael Beckler (left) and Alyssa Woodward pose for a photo with Yakama Nation Tribal Council member Terry Heemsah (center) as Washington State University wildlife veterinarian Dr.
Missing Indigenous cases in the Northwest get new, dedicated prosecutor
Bree R. Black Horse is the new prosecutor dedicated to solving cases involving Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in the Northwest.
EPA Proposes adding portions of 150 mile stretch of upper Columbia River to the Superfund list
The Northport Bridge over the Columbia River in Washington state near the border with Canada. Portions of the upper Columbia River and its upland areas may be designated a Superfund
Public health conducting needs survey for north central Idaho
Residents in north central Idaho have the chance to influence what health and social service programs are available in their community through the end of March.
Memorial in Olympia for firefighters in the works with bill passage
Supporters of the bill, including lawmakers who are firefighters, gathered this week in Olympia to highlight the success of the bill’s passage. (Credit: Lauren Gallup / NWPB) Listen (Runtime :55)
Investigadores de Oregón ayudan a viticultores a afrontar el cambio climático y el humo
Investigadores están desarrollando revestimientos especiales para proteger los vinos del noroeste de cualquier sabor a humo.
Washington police pursuit rules to change after Legislature adopts 3 voter initiatives
By: Jeanie Lindsay, Northwest News Network After hours of public speeches, the Washington Legislature decided Monday to once again make changes to the state rules around police car chases. Lawmakers
Here’s why WA Democrats passed 3 Republican-backed voter initiatives
By: Jeanie Lindsay / NW News Network A majority of lawmakers in the Washington Legislature decided Monday to approve three voter initiatives, after weeks of uncertainty and plenty of tense
Nueva audiencia sobre el mapa de redistrito de Washington
La audiencia ante el Tribunal de Distrito de EE.UU. para el Distrito Oeste de Washington debería ayudar a definir el futuro de un distrito legislativo en el valle de Yakima. Los partidarios afirman que las propuestas de redibujar el mapa podrían preservar el voto latino, pero quienes se oponen dicen que podría diluir el voto de los nativos americanos.
Moscow Police Chief James Fry officially announces run for Latah County Sheriff
Police Chief James Fry addresses reporters on December 30, 2022 to announce that a suspect in the University of Idaho student killings has been apprehended. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB)
New hearing is scheduled for WA redistricting map case
A hearing before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington should help define the future of a Legislative District map in the Yakima Valley. Supporters say the redrawn map proposals could preserve the Latino vote but opponents say it could dilute the native vote.
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