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Why do atmospheric rivers hit some areas more than others?
Rain, flooding, storms – all pretty standard for Western Washington, but sometimes weather patterns spare some areas that have flooded before.
That was the case at the beginning of December, when Western Washington got so much rain that it caused flooding from the Stillaguamish River to the town of Rosburg.
LCSC, ISU partner for north Idaho program to train physician assistants
A new cohort will start with 15 students who will train at Lewiston, Moscow, Kooskia, and other northern towns.
Brian George leads new investigative team for Indigenous cold cases under Washington Attorney General
Brian George is the new head of a cold case unit for the Washington Attorney General’s office. (Courtesy: Washington’s Attorney General) Listen (Runtime :54) Read Brian George has been in
Historic agreement seen as a harbinger to Snake River dam removal
Ice Harbor Dam on the Snake River. Gov. Jay Inslee and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray said removing the four dams on the Lower Snake isn’t feasible right now. CREDIT: Bonneville
King Road House in Moscow to be demolished December 28
The house on King Road where four university of Idaho students were killed last fall will be demolished in late December, according to the university. (Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen
Evictions on the rise; city & service providers expanding winter shelter options
The tide of evictions many predicted, has come.
As the pandemic waned and rental assistance dollars from federal programs like the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dried up, some feared there would be an increase of evictions.
Leaked documents on Snake River dams leads to congressional hearing
Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River. (Courtesy: EcoFlight) Listen (Runtime 1:00) Read After leaked confidential documents suggested the Biden administration could be making moves to help remove Washington’s four Lower Snake
Filling Idaho’s health care gaps: Doctors say fixing shortfalls requires more residencies, training programs, continuing education
Idaho ranks last out of all 50 states for physicians per capita, and the problem could get worse without intervention.
New statewide survey of LGBTQ community in Washington to launch next year
A state worker unfurls a rainbow flag in front of the Washington state Capitol. (Courtesy: Elaine Thompson / AP Photo) Listen (Runtime 1:02) Read The state of Washington has a
Predators of the Heart once again denied a special use permit to continue operations
The Skagit County Board of County Commissioners denied an appeal and affirmed the county hearing examiner’s October decision, denying a special use permit for Predators of the Heart (POTH) in Anacortes.
The decision on Dec. 12 came as no surprise to the organization’s executive director, Ashley Carr, who said the organization will appeal this latest decision in superior court.
Tacoma’s new tenant protections now in effect
Since Tacoma voters approved a ballot initiative that introduces new regulations called the Landlord Fairness Code to the Tacoma Municipal Code, there’s been a lot of questions about the initiative.
The City of Tacoma has answered some about the process and what happens next. The Landlord Fairness Code was adopted into the Tacoma Municipal Code and is a city law as of Dec. 8. City Manager Elizabeth Pauli reiterated this in a study session of the city council on Dec. 5.
New study finds high mercury levels in Snake River smallmouth bass in Idaho, Oregon
Smallmouth bass are good indicators of methylmercury exposure to humans and wildlife because they are a common, popular sport fish and eat a variety of food during their lifetime. (Credit:
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