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The last bellwether standing: Clallam County
If you were to drive the farthest west you can in Washington, you’d reach Clallam County. That’s on the tip of the Olympic Peninsula, nestled between the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean. It’s a remote, wide county, where you can visit Olympic National Park and drive from sunny Sequim to rainy Forks. It’s a place known for its beauty and for its wilderness.
Now, it’s made a name for itself in national politics.
In 2020, Clallam County voters went blue and voted for Joe Biden. Not only did that break the mold of how they voted in 2016 when they went red for Donald Trump, but it made them the last bellwether county. Continue Reading The last bellwether standing: Clallam County
ACLU issues amicus brief ahead of arguments on Idaho abortion law, emergency care
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed an amicus brief ahead of oral arguments for a Supreme Court case related to Idaho’s abortion restrictions. Rachel Sun reports. Continue Reading ACLU issues amicus brief ahead of arguments on Idaho abortion law, emergency care
Frank Tiegs: A Northwest ag titan known by just his first name across the Northwest and nation has died at 66
At the top of a hill, a tractor with a 17-foot wide planter plugs seed potatoes into the sandy ground at the Ice Harbor Hilltop Farm east of Burbank. (Credit:… Continue Reading Frank Tiegs: A Northwest ag titan known by just his first name across the Northwest and nation has died at 66
WA leaders highlight progress on homelessness, worry about encampment cleanup funding
By: Jeanie Lindsay, Northwest News Network Part of a program to move people out of homeless encampments along major roads in Washington is facing an uncertain future. Officials say without… Continue Reading WA leaders highlight progress on homelessness, worry about encampment cleanup funding
Hometown med student raising awareness for colorectal cancer testing
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. One soon-to-be medical graduate at Washington State University says he’s hoping to help raise awareness about screenings in his hometown before he graduates. Continue Reading Hometown med student raising awareness for colorectal cancer testing
Service changes begin March 31 for Pierce Transit, lack of funding means no new routes
This weekend, big service changes will go into effect for Pierce County’s public transportation system.
While Pierce Transit makes service changes throughout the year, Rebecca Japhet, who handles communications for the public transit operator, said these service changes are the biggest the company has made in seven years.
Continue Reading Service changes begin March 31 for Pierce Transit, lack of funding means no new routes
Lewiston-Clarkston Valley’s senior population could strain healthcare providers in coming years
The Lewiston-Clarkston valley, already known as one of the oldest population centers in the region, is even older than first thought. That could have big impacts in sectors including healthcare, transportation and housing. Continue Reading Lewiston-Clarkston Valley’s senior population could strain healthcare providers in coming years
Washington bans sale of cosmetics newly tested on animals
Rabbits have long been the animal of choice for several tests to see if cosmetic products are safe, but a new law is banning new animal testing of cosmetic products… Continue Reading Washington bans sale of cosmetics newly tested on animals
Pickle-shaped sea creatures popping up along the NW coast, why it’s important
Scientist Kris Bauer measures a pyrosome that was caught in a net aboard the Bell M. Shimada in May 2022. (Credit: Courtney Flatt, Northwest News Network) Listen (Runtime 0:59) Read… Continue Reading Pickle-shaped sea creatures popping up along the NW coast, why it’s important
Homicides in Clearwater, Nez Perce Counties possibly tied to Boise inmate escape
This image provided by Boise Police Department shows Nicholas Umphenour (left), who has been identified by police as the man suspected of shooting corrections officers at a Boise hospital in… Continue Reading Homicides in Clearwater, Nez Perce Counties possibly tied to Boise inmate escape
A return after seven decades: Inside the Yakama Nation’s elk hunt on the Hanford Reach
A group of elk runs from Yakama Nation hunters on the Hanford Reach National Monument in December 2023. (Credit: Star Diavolikis / Yakama Nation) Listen (Runtime 3:50) Read A video… Continue Reading A return after seven decades: Inside the Yakama Nation’s elk hunt on the Hanford Reach
Pullman Montessori could lose accreditation following complaints of alleged student safety issues, retaliation threats
A Pullman charter school could lose its accreditation. This story was written in collaboration with Emily Pearce at the Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Continue Reading Pullman Montessori could lose accreditation following complaints of alleged student safety issues, retaliation threats
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