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Local Organization Pairs With University Of Idaho To Build Affordable Housing
Madalyn Asker and Amanda Eller stand in the frame of the first of six houses being designed and built by University of Idaho students. Listen Communities across the country are… Continue Reading Local Organization Pairs With University Of Idaho To Build Affordable Housing
Despite Early Attacks By Republicans, Incumbent Democrats Fared Better Than Expected In WA Legislative Races
Washington legislative Republicans were taking stock Wednesday of their less than dazzling performance in the initial returns of the August primary. Continue Reading Despite Early Attacks By Republicans, Incumbent Democrats Fared Better Than Expected In WA Legislative Races
The U.S. Made A Breakthrough Battery Discovery — Then Gave The Technology To China
BY LAURA SULLIVAN and COURTNEY FLATT When a group of engineers and researchers gathered in a warehouse in Mukilteo, Wash., 10 years ago, they knew they were onto something big.… Continue Reading The U.S. Made A Breakthrough Battery Discovery — Then Gave The Technology To China
With Limited Fair Showings Of Poultry, 4-H Youth Get Creative
4-H participant Katie Johnston will be taking photos of her chickens instead of taking them to the fair this year. This chicken, a silver laced Bantam Wyandotte, is named Tallie.… Continue Reading With Limited Fair Showings Of Poultry, 4-H Youth Get Creative
Washington’s MMIW/P Task Force Releases First Report
Read Funds to create a cold case unit, data analysis considering gender and violence, and the expansion of the task force through 2025 are part of the WA Missing and… Continue Reading Washington’s MMIW/P Task Force Releases First Report
Allegations of Election Fraud By Congressional Candidates
A newsroom in Yakima was preparing for election night coverage and running tests of their system when it went live. Now two 4th Congressional Candidates in Eastern Washington have filed complaints. Continue Reading Allegations of Election Fraud By Congressional Candidates
‘It’s Putrid.’ Yakima County Neighbors Raise Air, Groundwater Concerns About Nearby Landfill
Up on a hilltop in Yakima County, Carole Degrave used to spend hours outside, watching wildlife, eating an apple, and enjoying the calm. In her backyard, wind chimes blow softly in the breeze. A 30-year-old apricot tree shades the center of her yard. Continue Reading ‘It’s Putrid.’ Yakima County Neighbors Raise Air, Groundwater Concerns About Nearby Landfill
Archaeologists On Surprising Trail Of Japanese Families Who Lived In Vanished Lumber Company Town
The classic black-and-white photos from early decades of the American West often fail to capture the diversity of the people who came here. Chinese migrants helped build the railroads and were big in gold mining. Basque people from Spain became known for sheep herding. The first Filipino cannery workers arrived around the turn of the last century. Now, Oregon archaeologists are on the surprising trail of Japanese families who lived in a now-vanished lumber company town. Continue Reading Archaeologists On Surprising Trail Of Japanese Families Who Lived In Vanished Lumber Company Town
The Challenges Of Getting More Latinos Voting In The Primaries
Washington State Official Ballot. Listen (Runtime 1:20) Read Latino participation in this primary election is a challenge for organizations in the Yakima Valley. With just a few hours to go,… Continue Reading The Challenges Of Getting More Latinos Voting In The Primaries
The First Bi-County Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Met In The Tri Cities
Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Listen (Runtime 1:54) Read A plan to address the behavioral health needs of Eastern Washington is finally in the works. The first bi-county behavioral health… Continue Reading The First Bi-County Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Met In The Tri Cities
New Blood Northwest: First Time Candidates In Eastern Washington
The primary election ballots are in hands of Washington voters. They need to be returned or mailed by Tuesday. [From left to right: Maggie Yates, Lindsey Keesling, and Chris Faison]… Continue Reading New Blood Northwest: First Time Candidates In Eastern Washington
Lifelong Educator Is The Hispanic Link To Wenatchee Schools
Alfonso Lopez is the bridge between the Hispanic/Latino community and the Wenatchee School District. Photo from www.wenatcheeschools.org. Listen (Runtime 4:28) Read The Wenatchee School District wants stronger relations with the… Continue Reading Lifelong Educator Is The Hispanic Link To Wenatchee Schools
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