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Hospital’s Plan Takes Aim at New Facility, CT, Specialty Services
The Garfield County Hospital District’s main building uses a boiler from an old steam ship for their heating, and swamp coolers as the main form of air conditioning. Staff say… Continue Reading Hospital’s Plan Takes Aim at New Facility, CT, Specialty Services
StoryCorps Northwest: Faith, Equality, And Generational Learning — Susan Mather and Nic Mather
Children learn a lot from their parents, but how much do parents learn from their kids? In this episode of StoryCorps Northwest; Susan Mather, of Moses Lake, discusses faith, equality, and generational changes with her son Reverend Nic Mather of Longview. Continue Reading StoryCorps Northwest: Faith, Equality, And Generational Learning — Susan Mather and Nic Mather
50 Years Of Flotsam: John’s Beachcombing Museum
John and Deb Anderson standing outside the beachcombing museum. Listen (Runtime 4:30) Read Deep, dark, and mysterious. Most people think that whatever falls into the ocean is lost forever, but… Continue Reading 50 Years Of Flotsam: John’s Beachcombing Museum
Massive New Climate Law Could Give Pacific Northwest Green Businesses A Boost
Companies large and small around the Pacific Northwest say they are excited by growth opportunities that may flow from the climate, healthcare and tax package signed by President Biden on Tuesday. Turbocharged federal spending could benefit the region’s green energy sector in particular, although congressional Republicans remain dubious that Americans on the whole will come out ahead. Continue Reading Massive New Climate Law Could Give Pacific Northwest Green Businesses A Boost
The Nez Perce Tribe Resumes Annual Powwows After Pandemic Hiatus
Copyright 2022 Oregon Public Broadcasting. To see more, visit Oregon Public Broadcasting. Transcript : DANIEL ESTRIN, HOST: The Nez Perce tribe has long been working to reclaim part of its… Continue Reading The Nez Perce Tribe Resumes Annual Powwows After Pandemic Hiatus
Shakespeare In The Park: As You Like It
Listen (Runtime 1:06) Read The long tradition of watching The Bard’s tales in the outdoors returns in August to two locations in Eastern Washington. Shakespeare In The Park by The… Continue Reading Shakespeare In The Park: As You Like It
DOH Updates School, Childcare COVID-19 Guidelines
Image courtesy Pixabay Listen (Runtime 1:00) Read The Washington Department of Health released updated guidelines for mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in K-12 schools and childcare on Friday, including updates… Continue Reading DOH Updates School, Childcare COVID-19 Guidelines
Can A Candidate Who Loses In The Primary Be A Write-In For The General Election?
Photo by Phil Scroggs on Unsplash Listen (Runtime 1:49) Read The primary election in Washington will be certified on August 16th and many races are still very close. Is it… Continue Reading Can A Candidate Who Loses In The Primary Be A Write-In For The General Election?
New Technology Designed At PNNL Will Help Predict Storm Damage From Hurricanes, Climate Change
The new EGRASS program uses cloud software designed to work with all kinds of grid systems, so it can be employed around the world. In Puerto Rico’s case, the goal… Continue Reading New Technology Designed At PNNL Will Help Predict Storm Damage From Hurricanes, Climate Change
Scientists Release Plan To ‘Rewild The American West’
Professor William Ripple says the wetlands and streams created by beavers act as firebreaks that could slow wildfires, a big issue in the West. Listen Amid droughts, wildfires, and climate… Continue Reading Scientists Release Plan To ‘Rewild The American West’
Crews Depart As Williams Lake Fire Is Now 100% Contained
The Williams Lake fire, burning just Southwest of Spokane, is now 100% contained.
Crews working the blaze began departing on Wednesday, says Eric Keller, public information officer on the scene. The fire was downgraded to a type four incident today.
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It’s Not Just Police Officers. 911 Dispatchers Are Also In Short Supply
Earlier this summer, the Washington State Patrol did something it’s never done before: close one of its eight regional communication centers used to answer 911 calls and dispatch troopers and other first responders to emergencies. Continue Reading It’s Not Just Police Officers. 911 Dispatchers Are Also In Short Supply
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