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Could the status of grizzly bears change in the lower 48 states?
Listen The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed an update to how grizzly bears are managed throughout the country (Credit: National Park Service) (Runtime 0:55) Read There could be
Trabajadores del campo impulsan la innovación agrícola en Pasco y México
Once trabajadores agrícolas del estado de Washington y de México fueron galardonados recientemente por sus ideas para mejorar la industria de la manzana. Ellos respondieron al reto “Tus ideas cuentan: Manzana 2024”, organizado por Semillero de Ideas, una organización sin ánimo de lucro que empodera a los trabajadores del campo para impulsar la innovación agrícola.
Farmworkers drive agricultural innovation in Pasco, Mexico
Eleven farmworkers from Washington state and Mexico were honored recently for their ideas to improve the apple industry. They responded to the challenge “Our Ideas Matter: Manzana 2024,” organized by Semillero de Ideas, a nonprofit that empowers farmworkers to drive agricultural innovation.
In the Northwest, some tribal grants frozen amid federal worker firings
Demonstrators rally in support of federal workers outside of the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington. (Credit: Mark Schiefelbein / AP) Listen (Runtime 1:22) Read The Trump administration
Voucher program provides free counseling for farmers
Washington State University offers a Farm Stress Counseling Voucher program for farmers. Roni Ryan, pictured, is one of the farmers who has received counseling from the program. (Courtesy: Roni Ryan)
Unpacking Washington bills: Bargaining on AI in the workplace
Washington lawmakers are considering passing bills that would allow public sector employees to bargain on how artificial intelligence is used in the workplace. (Credit: AP) Listen (Runtime 5:43) Read By
Gonzaga transforms Ash Wednesday into interfaith experience
By Mia Gallegos | FāVS News Gonzaga University has transformed Ash Wednesday, a significant Catholic holiday, into an interfaith experience open to all. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the
New Walla Walla scholarship aimed at women studying the trades
Jaquelin Sanchez, a welding student at Walla Walla Community College, is among those who can apply for a new scholarship for women in the trades. (Credit: Susan Shain / NWPB)
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates drops more wine grape acreage in Washington state
Last year’s unharvested grapes go to the birds in the Columbia Basin. (Credit: Anna King / NWPB) Listen (Runtime :57) Read Winter-weathered wine grape canes are sheared from cordons and
Labor council in Pierce County wants to establish flexible child care facility for laborers
The Pierce County Central Labor Council is taking on an ambitious task — figuring out the problem of child care for working families.
It’s a problem that Nathe Lawver, secretary-treasurer for the council, knows well.
“Any conversation on workforce, within twenty minutes you’re talking about child care,” Lawver said.
Medidas de inmigración preocupan a agricultores y trabajadores agrícolas de Washington
Las políticas y medidas de inmigración preocupan a los agricultores y trabajadores agrícolas de Washington.
Eastern Washington lakes open soon for trout fishing
Some lakes in Eastern Washington will be open for trout fishing on Saturday. (Credit: Bureau of Land Management) Listen (Runtime 0:41) Read The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced
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