Northwest News
Northwest News
Fewer hands as agencies prep for North Idaho fire season
It’s hotter and drier across much of the Western United States. How is that impacting fire season?
City of Sunnyside appoints new interim city manager
Sunnyside City Council appointed Jim Bridges as the new interim city manager during the regular meeting on Monday.
New grants could help overburdened communities in Washington clean up the air
New statewide grants are helping people find ways to improve the air in their communities.
Congress holds moment of silence for the Decker sisters
U.S. Reps. Dan Newhouse and Kim Schrier and other members of the Washington Congressional Delegation held a moment of silence this week on the House floor for the deaths of the three Decker sisters.
Sunnyside city manager placed on paid leave pending investigation
The Sunnyside City Council is expected to appoint a new interim city manager after placing its current one, Mike Gonzalez, on administrative leave, citing an investigation. Another interim city manager is expected to be appointed Monday.
How have DEI changes at the University of Idaho impacted campus organizations?
This past winter, the University of Idaho made changes to its offices on campus that concern diversity, equity and inclusion.
Blind and partially sighted children invited to learn about the Nez Perce Tribe
A climbing group is hosting a free event on Saturday for children who are blind or partially sighted.
Search continues for the father of 3 girls found dead near Leavenworth
Authorities are continuing the search for Travis Decker. His three daughters were found dead Monday near a campsite near Leavenworth following a multi-day search for the girls.
Pierce County raises pride flag outside county building for the first time
Outside the Pierce County council building on a sunny early June afternoon, people gathered waving rainbow flags while listening to pop hits like Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way.”
They were commemorating a moment in the county’s history: the first time the pride flag has flown outside the government building.
Unpacked: New grant program teaches students about rural careers in fisheries, wildlife
The Idaho Department of Education wants school districts to create new programs to prepare students, starting in seventh grade, for jobs that are needed in the state.
Wildfire communication gaps persist for Spanish speakers in Washington. These groups are working to close them
As wildfire season begins in Washington state, advocates are working to ensure that people who speak Spanish get important information during emergencies.
Washington woman released from ICE detention center in Tacoma
Lewelyn Dixon, her family and a growing community of supporters received good news Thursday afternoon — Dixon would be released from the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma.
Connect With Us
Mission
Northwest Public Broadcasting strives to bring programs of the Northwest by the Northwest and for the Northwest that engage, enlighten and entertain.
Ethics
Northwest Public Broadcasting embraces the ideals of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics.
In all things we do, we strive to seek truth and report it; minimize harm; act independently and fairly; and be accountable and transparent to the public.
Additionally, we seek to inform, engage, enlighten and entertain the public while keeping in mind the highest standards outlined by the NPR ethics handbook.
