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Washington And Oregon Among States With Longest Life Expectancy, But Pandemic Hurt
Washington and Oregon rank in the top ten states for the longest life expectancy, according to new numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The high rankings come with the caveat that the pandemic has thrown lengthening human lifespans into reverse across the U.S. Continue Reading Washington And Oregon Among States With Longest Life Expectancy, But Pandemic Hurt
No Charges In Washington Ballot Drop Box Surveillance Investigation
An investigation by the King County Sheriff’s Office into a ballot drop box surveillance effort organized by conservative activists has wrapped up without criminal charges. Continue Reading No Charges In Washington Ballot Drop Box Surveillance Investigation
B.C. Tailings Dam Failure Could Spell Disaster For Canada, Washington, Studies Say
If two British Columbia tailings dams fail, it could spell disaster, according to two reports that analyzed the chances of the dams failing. Continue Reading B.C. Tailings Dam Failure Could Spell Disaster For Canada, Washington, Studies Say
Pullman Clinic to Host Free Prostate Cancer Screening
Palouse Urology will host a free prostate cancer screening and exam clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 825 SE Bishop Blvd. Suite 101 in Pullman. Continue Reading Pullman Clinic to Host Free Prostate Cancer Screening
School Districts In Central WA Try To Relieve Teachers’ Burnout
Stress, burnout, and teacher shortages are concerns in many parts of the Northwest. But, some school districts in Central Washington are different. They have no teacher shortages and officials are making teachers’ mental health a priority. Continue Reading School Districts In Central WA Try To Relieve Teachers’ Burnout
Animal Crossings Over And Under Highways Can Save Big Dollars — Not Just Lives — Says New Study
Collisions between vehicles and large animals, like deer, are not only scary. The medical, car repair and cleanup costs really add up. That is according to a new study out of Washington State University that supports the case for building more wildlife crossings on highways. Continue Reading Animal Crossings Over And Under Highways Can Save Big Dollars — Not Just Lives — Says New Study
Smaller Apple Harvest From Washington This Year Due To Cold Snap, Rising Costs
The Washington apple harvest is underway. Bins of Red Delicious are loaded onto a truck. (Photo courtesy of the Washington Apple Commission) Listen Washington’s apple crop is projected to be… Continue Reading Smaller Apple Harvest From Washington This Year Due To Cold Snap, Rising Costs
Farmworkers Call For Climate Emergency Declaration in Washington
Farmworkers and environmental justice advocates want Washington Governor Jay Inslee to declare a climate emergency in the state. Continue Reading Farmworkers Call For Climate Emergency Declaration in Washington
Public Market In Kennewick Provides Unique Shopping
Downtown Kennewick is once again the hub for shopping and restaurants, including the new Public Market .
The big swamp cooler fans blow down the aisles of the small stalls, cooling the cement building on a hot summer day. The Market is located in the old Welch’s Juice factory. Continue Reading Public Market In Kennewick Provides Unique Shopping
StoryCorps Northwest: Dick Deane & Jon Lane — School Struggles and Coaching Champions
What does it take to lead a championship-winning wrestling team? In this week’s StoryCorps Northwest, former coach Dick Deane talks to Jon Lane, a former student, about how Deane became a coach. Both are from Moses Lake. Continue Reading StoryCorps Northwest: Dick Deane & Jon Lane — School Struggles and Coaching Champions
Legal Agreement To Address Hanford’s Leaking Tanks Finalized
The Hanford Site sits along the Columbia River near Richland, Wash., 35 miles from the Oregon border. Listen Federal and Washington state agencies finalized an agreement last week to address… Continue Reading Legal Agreement To Address Hanford’s Leaking Tanks Finalized
Idaho Group Releases Doctors’ Recommendations To Grow Medical Workforce
Listen (Runtime 0:56) Read Idaho currently has about 9,000 unfilled health care positions, according to a report by the Idaho Business for Education. In that report, the group published recommendations… Continue Reading Idaho Group Releases Doctors’ Recommendations To Grow Medical Workforce
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