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StoryCorps Northwest – Beryl Goto & Harriet Weber: Moving to America
Beryl Goto, left, and Harriet Weber at their StoryCorps Northwest recording. Listen (Runtime 4:25) Read Uprooting your life and moving to a new country is daunting, especially if you end… Continue Reading StoryCorps Northwest – Beryl Goto & Harriet Weber: Moving to America
It’s been a decade since the removal of Condit Dam and the return of salmon to White Salmon River
Vegetation Returns Yakama Nations Fishieries Listen (Runtime :56) Read 11 years ago, the Condit Dam was removed and this year the Yakama Nation will celebrate the anniversary of the return… Continue Reading It’s been a decade since the removal of Condit Dam and the return of salmon to White Salmon River
Latinos Justices work to expand diversity of Eastern WA’s legal system
Judge Richard C. Tallman, United States Court of Appeals Judge for the Ninth Circuit swearing in Judge Sal Mendoza. Listen (Runtime 3:27) Read Latino judges in the legal system are… Continue Reading Latinos Justices work to expand diversity of Eastern WA’s legal system
UI employees say memo on abortion, contraception creating chilling effect in classroom
A student walks in front of the University of Idaho Administration Building Friday evening. Photo by Rachel Sun Listen (Runtime 3:29) Read The University of Idaho is facing backlash from… Continue Reading UI employees say memo on abortion, contraception creating chilling effect in classroom
Federal report recommends removing four lower snake river dams to protect salmon
Breaching the Snake River dams is one major way to protect salmon, according to a final federal report announced Friday on salmon and steelhead recovery in the Columbia River Basin. Continue Reading Federal report recommends removing four lower snake river dams to protect salmon
A part of the movement: resistance by GIs during Vietnam era
It wasn’t just civilians who turned to peace in protest of the Vietnam war. Active-duty military personnel and veterans led a resistance from within and outside of the armed forces. The Dissent and Resistance Within the Military exhibit tells some of their stories. Continue Reading A part of the movement: resistance by GIs during Vietnam era
What Does It Cost To Charge An EV At Home And Will The Grid Handle It?
Flickr Creative Commons:rudisillart Listen (Runtime 1:44) Read Both Washington and California have set aggressive goals to ban the sale of new gas powered vehicles over the next 10 to 15… Continue Reading What Does It Cost To Charge An EV At Home And Will The Grid Handle It?
New Technology Could Keep Wildfire Smoke Out Of Wine
Wine grapes are exposed to smoke for 36 hours, with samples taken every six hours to analyze how wildfire smoke might affect the grapes, and the final wine. Professor Tom… Continue Reading New Technology Could Keep Wildfire Smoke Out Of Wine
33 States, Including Washington, Idaho & Oregon Exempt Clergy From Reporting Abuse
Thirty-three states, including Washington, Idaho and Oregon, exempt clergy from laws requiring professionals such as teachers and doctors to report information about alleged child abuse to police or child welfare officials if the church deems the information privileged, an Associated Press review has found. Continue Reading 33 States, Including Washington, Idaho & Oregon Exempt Clergy From Reporting Abuse
All-New, All-Electric Commuter Aircraft Takes Off On Maiden Flight From Moses Lake
An aircraft maker from Western Washington on Tuesday provided a glimpse at one possible future for sustainable air travel — electric commuter planes. Eviation celebrated the maiden flight of an all-new, short hop airliner named Alice in Moses Lake. Continue Reading All-New, All-Electric Commuter Aircraft Takes Off On Maiden Flight From Moses Lake
Chicanos and Mexican American Artists Connect Their Culture And Communities
Poet Ricardo Ruiz, visual artist Christie Tirado and conceptual artist Saul Martinez. Listen (Runtime 2:37) Read Three Central Washington artists showcase the Chicano and Mexican American experience, bringing significance to… Continue Reading Chicanos and Mexican American Artists Connect Their Culture And Communities
Tacomans Rally For Housing Justice
A couple dozen people showed up Tuesday evening to protest the Tacoma City Council’s proposed camping ban ordinance.
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