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THEM APPLES: Prices up, but Northwest apple growers aren’t grinning
Hans Engelke’s orchards in north Franklin County, Washington, were inundated with snow in the early spring of 2022 during full bloom. Credit: Hans Engelke Listen (Runtime 1:04) Read Northwest apples… Continue Reading THEM APPLES: Prices up, but Northwest apple growers aren’t grinning
How Jim Crow policies shaped the Tri-Cities
A civil rights protest in 1963 in Kennewick, Washington. Credit: Franklin County Historical Society Collection Listen (Runtime 3:59) Read EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 1 of a two-part series connecting… Continue Reading How Jim Crow policies shaped the Tri-Cities
Tacoma’s new tent shelter site navigates weather, residents’ concerns
It’s been cold and wet the past few weeks in Tacoma. That’s had an impact on the residents of Tacoma’s new temporary tent-shelter mitigation site, Forging Paths, off of 35th and Pacific Avenue.
A resident at the site, who preferred to go by his first name Cash for privacy reasons, said one downside of living at the site has been a lack of preparation and foresight for how the weather would impact the tents.
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Rural housing shortage impacts everyone, even those with homes
More than half of all metro areas in the United States have a housing shortage and affordable housing is difficult to come by. Rural areas are no exception. This lack of affordable housing impacts daily life, even including those who already have a home. This is part one in a series on rural housing. The Lewiston Tribune’s Elaine Williams reports. Continue Reading Rural housing shortage impacts everyone, even those with homes
Long-haulers
Almost three years after COVID-19, some “long COVID” patients still struggling with symptoms
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Captains of big ships eased up on the throttle during trial slowdown to help endangered orcas
The majority of captains of big commercial ships entering and leaving Puget Sound are cooperating with a request to slow down temporarily to reduce underwater noise impacts to the Pacific Northwest’s critically endangered killer whales. The duration of the experimental slowdown – modeled on a similar project in British Columbia – will be extended into the new year, organizers announced after a status report and celebration on the Seattle waterfront Friday. Continue Reading Captains of big ships eased up on the throttle during trial slowdown to help endangered orcas
Moose spotted for the first time in Mount Rainier National Park
A moose was spotted for the first time in Mount Rainier National Park. Credit: Mount Rainier National Park Service LISTEN (Runtime: 1:05) READ For the first time, a moose has… Continue Reading Moose spotted for the first time in Mount Rainier National Park
How one quintet hopes music will help people process climate anxiety, grief
LISTEN (Runtime: 4:12) READ Music poured out of the small sanctuary at Shalom United Church of Christ in Richland, Washington. Piano keys evoked dripping, melting glaciers. Drum beats became the… Continue Reading How one quintet hopes music will help people process climate anxiety, grief
Moscow Middle School closes after third of students call out sick
Moscow Middle School will close Friday after a third of its 499 students called out sick Tuesday and Wednesday. Continue Reading Moscow Middle School closes after third of students call out sick
Palouse roller derby returns! First match since 2020 scheduled for Saturday
Several Coyote Country players practiced for their upcoming bout at the Lilac City Roller Derby Scrimmage in Spokane on December 3. Listen The Palouse area has had a vibrant roller… Continue Reading Palouse roller derby returns! First match since 2020 scheduled for Saturday
Blue Christmas: Cody Easterday will likely spend his Christmas in federal prison
LISTEN (Runtime: 1:04) READ A big-time Northwest rancher has snatched himself a last two-week extension of freedom, before he goes into federal prison. Cody Easterday was due to report to… Continue Reading Blue Christmas: Cody Easterday will likely spend his Christmas in federal prison
Student-led podcast explores Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s culture, science and history
Voices to Hear students stand on the edge of Steptoe Butte in the Palouse Hills of east Washington. (Credit: Voices to Hear) Listen In an effort to get more Idaho… Continue Reading Student-led podcast explores Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s culture, science and history
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