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Latinx food bank keeps feeding communities in Washington
Alimentando al Pueblo staff members prepare culturally relevant food boxes. Credit: Courtesy of Roxana Pardo Listen (Runtime 0:53) Read With less funding for food assistance after COVID, the only Latinx… Continue Reading Latinx food bank keeps feeding communities in Washington

Parents of four slain University of Idaho students address crowd of hundreds during vigil
A crowd of hundreds of students and community members gathered on the University of Idaho campus for Wednesday night’s vigil. Credit: Lauren Paterson Listen (Runtime 1:08) Read After four University… Continue Reading Parents of four slain University of Idaho students address crowd of hundreds during vigil

Northwest waterways: Nez Perce canoe project infuses culture into after school learning
Fourth grade student Jalone Green works on his paddle in Lapwai, Idaho. Credit: Lauren Paterson Listen (Runtime 3:05) Read Julian Matthews walks the stairs to his downtown Moscow office. He’s… Continue Reading Northwest waterways: Nez Perce canoe project infuses culture into after school learning

Many states fail to adequately budget for wildfire costs, study says
A silhouette of a forest fire. Credit: Egor Vikhrev, Unsplash LISTEN (Runtime: 1:02) READ Many states are failing to adequately budget for wildfire costs before, during and after fires, according… Continue Reading Many states fail to adequately budget for wildfire costs, study says

Victims’ families urge love, kindness as University of Idaho campus mourns
As hundreds of students mourned together inside the University of Idaho’s stadium Wednesday night, family members of four slain classmates urged them to raise their eyes from grief and focus on love and the future. Continue Reading Victims’ families urge love, kindness as University of Idaho campus mourns

Environmental justice concerns raised over Bridge Industrial warehouse proposal
South Tacoma is heavily populated by industry, covered with concrete and pavement, where traffic clogs up around commuting times.
Alejandro Fernández has lived in the area since 2018, and he knows the industrialization of the neighborhood well. He and others who call the area home enjoy the remaining Garry oak trees and green spaces.
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StoryCorps Northwest – Rosalyn Schragg & Leanna Hayes: an improbable journey
Rosalyn Schragg, left, and Leanna Hayes at their StoryCorps Northwest recording. Listen (Runtime 4:48) Read We all take different paths through life. Some a lot riskier than others. In this… Continue Reading StoryCorps Northwest – Rosalyn Schragg & Leanna Hayes: an improbable journey

Puyallup Tribe honors Native American Heritage Month at local school
As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, Puyallup tribal members celebrate and acknowledge their heritage with a visit to Puyallup Schools on Tuesday. Continue Reading Puyallup Tribe honors Native American Heritage Month at local school

Native American Heritage Month — In their own words: Timothy Greene
For over 30 years, Native American Heritage Month has been federally recognized. Northwest Public Broadcasting reporters are interviewing Indigenous people from throughout the region to learn what they think about the month and what they want people to understand about their culture and who they are. Lauren Gallup spoke with TJ Greene, Chairman of the Makah Tribe. Continue Reading Native American Heritage Month — In their own words: Timothy Greene

Native American Heritage Month: In their own words – Curtis Bearchum
Curtis Bearchum, a member of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, in regalia demonstrating a Native dance. CREDIT: Courtesy of Curtis Bearchum Listen (Runtime 3:35) Read For over 30… Continue Reading Native American Heritage Month: In their own words – Curtis Bearchum

Are prescribed burns a solution to the problems forests face?
Washington’s forests are facing a number of threats, from wildfires to disease and insect infestation to changing climate conditions. Land managers hope using prescribed fire will help keep forests healthier and address many of those concerns. Continue Reading Are prescribed burns a solution to the problems forests face?

Native American Heritage Month: In their own words – Laurene Contreras
Top l – r – Brittany Eberle, Alfonso Contreras, Gabriel Contreras Bottom l – r Ryan Contreras, Laurene Contreras, Raeshelle Goodluck Listen (Runtime 1:39) Read For over 30 years, Native… Continue Reading Native American Heritage Month: In their own words – Laurene Contreras
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