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Drought conditions lead to several new, large fires in Washington, Oregon
Prineville Hotshots construct handline along the edge of the Newell Road Fire in south-central Washington. (Credit: Newell Fire Information, Facebook) Read As new, large fires have started in Oregon and… Continue Reading Drought conditions lead to several new, large fires in Washington, Oregon
Groups plan to sue to remove Snake River dams over hot water troubles for salmon
The Ice Harbor Dam on the Snake River. (Courtesy: Bonneville Power Administration) Listen (Runtime 0:45) Read Several conservation and fishing groups say the Snake River dams are making the river… Continue Reading Groups plan to sue to remove Snake River dams over hot water troubles for salmon
Cuadrillas evitan que el incendio de Newell Road alcance granja solar y vertedero
Un incendio en el centro-sur de Washington ha amenazado proyectos de energías renovables, ganado y fauna salvaje, así como un importante vertedero del estado. Continue Reading Cuadrillas evitan que el incendio de Newell Road alcance granja solar y vertedero
El arte ayuda a mejorar la salud mental en Yakima
In Yakima, some organizations use art to promote mental health. After-school activities and events help people to explore self-expression and creativity to improve their emotional and social well-being. Continue Reading El arte ayuda a mejorar la salud mental en Yakima
Crews keep Newell Road Fire from reaching solar farm, landfill
The Newell Road Fire in south-central Washington has burned more than 50,000 acres. (Credit: Newell Road Fire Information, Facebook.) Read A fire in south-central Washington has threatened renewable energy projects,… Continue Reading Crews keep Newell Road Fire from reaching solar farm, landfill
Art is a tool for enhancing mental health in Yakima
In Yakima, some organizations use art to promote mental health. After-school activities and events help people to explore self-expression and creativity to improve their emotional and social well-being. Continue Reading Art is a tool for enhancing mental health in Yakima
Latino communities celebrate conservation week
Environmental organizations around Washington hold educational and outdoor activities to celebrate Latino Conservation Week. It encourages communities to enjoy nature and join forces to protect the environment. Continue Reading Latino communities celebrate conservation week
Private detention center operator files suit against Washington state
The GEO Group, the operator of a private detention center in Tacoma, has filed a lawsuit against Washington opposing new legislation that would regulate private detention facilities in the state.
With the signing of House Bill 1470 into law in May, the Washington State Department of Health was given the authority to do unannounced inspections of private detention facilities and establish standards regarding health and safety for these facilities.
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‘It’s really a crisis’: Why small towns are fighting to save their local newspapers
With a stack of fresh newspapers in hand, Ken Stern is making one of his first stops of the day at La Conner’s local office supply and business center. Continue Reading ‘It’s really a crisis’: Why small towns are fighting to save their local newspapers
Millions in wildfire funding coming to the West, projects already underway
The Williams Creek Fire burned thousands of acres in the north Idaho wilderness last summer. Fire crews, with the help of heavy rains, eventually put out the blaze. (Credit: Lauren… Continue Reading Millions in wildfire funding coming to the West, projects already underway
A blossoming success: Federal protections removed for once-threatened NW prairie flower
The golden paintbrush, a bright yellow flower found in Oregon and Washington, no longer needs federal protections. ( Courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) Listen (Runtime 0:57) Read… Continue Reading A blossoming success: Federal protections removed for once-threatened NW prairie flower
Russian aggression on Ukrainian wheat exports causes U.S. wheat prices to jump
A mechanism that shuttles grain, called a leg, spires into the sky amid the bins at Northwest Grain Growers in Walla Walla. The leg carries grain dumped from trucks into… Continue Reading Russian aggression on Ukrainian wheat exports causes U.S. wheat prices to jump
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