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Washington state bill could change how rural communities could work to close a library
Young adult books at the Columbia County Library. Some people have requested to move the YA section into the adult section because of what they call “obscene” material in 100
Winter storms mean turn-of-the-century times for many in Corbett, Oregon and others around the Northwest
Listen (Runtime :59) Read When you think your weather’s been bad in the Northwest, think of the residents of Corbett, Oregon. John Jordan lives there, on the blustery cusp of
Washington bill aims to create civil fines, could reduce illegal dumping
A washing machine was abandoned on the side of the road outside Kennewick. The Washington State Department of Transportation has noticed an uptick in appliances and other junk that’s illegally
Washington leaders try to find solutions for wolf depredations and killing of wolves
A gray wolf. (Credit: William Campbell) Listen (Runtime 1:07) Read Some ranchers are saying it is time to find creative ways to deal with wolf attacks on livestock. That’s what
New congressional tax package has incentive for more Northwest housing
Modular homes are assembled at Mercer Mass Timber in Spokane Valley, Washington. An expansion of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit could fund more housing construction projects in the Northwest
Early January storms bring much-needed snow to the Northwest – is it enough?
Snow and ice has blasted the lowlands lately but up high where it counts for the rest of the year, snowpack is still a bit thin in parts of Washington
Thurston County Superior Court denies request to remove Trump from primary ballots
Donald J. Trump will stay on Washington state primary ballots, Thurston County Superior Court Judge, Mary Sue Wilson ruled Thursday morning. Eight Washington residents brought the complaint trying to get the former president removed.
WSU student workers reach tentative deal after one day of picketing, strike
Members of the Washington State University Coalition of Student Employees (WSU-CASE) Held rallies in the snow at WSU campuses throughout the state on Wednesday, January 17, 2023. (Credit: Jen Acker
Bones and pipes are breaking across the Northwest with the cold, and now the warm up
An icy parking lot near Brighton, Oregon. Many people have fallen, or had pipes burst in the cold and icy weather. (Credit: Tracci Dial / NWPB) Listen (Runtime :57) Read
Case against Trump ballot eligibility doesn’t move forward in Kitsap County
Kitsap County Superior Court has declined to hear a case over whether former president Donald Trump can appear on Washington state ballots.
Unionized WSU student workers going on strike
Members of the Washington State University Coalition of Academic Student Employees (WSU-CASE) hold a rally on the Pullman campus on September 27, 2023. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen (Runtime
Snake River toxic algal bloom warnings lifted
Blue-green algae seen behind Lower Granite dam on the Snake River. (Credit: Courtney Flatt / Northwest News Network) Listen A large algal bloom on the Snake River officially has died
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