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Moscow homicides: what we know and where we go from here
A photo collage of the four slain students sits on the counter at Mad Greek restaurant in Moscow, Idaho, where Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen were both servers. (Credit: Lauren… Continue Reading Moscow homicides: what we know and where we go from here
Twenty-eight-year-old Washington State University grad student arrested near Scranton, Pennsylvania, suspected of killing four University of Idaho students
Moscow Police Chief James Fry stands and takes questions at a press conference Friday afternoon in Moscow, Idaho. Police say they’ve apprehended a suspect in the quadruple homicide in the… Continue Reading Twenty-eight-year-old Washington State University grad student arrested near Scranton, Pennsylvania, suspected of killing four University of Idaho students
University of Idaho professor files lawsuit against TikTok sleuth for libel, slander
A University of Idaho professor has filed suit against an online influencer for libel and slander. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen A University of Idaho professor has filed a… Continue Reading University of Idaho professor files lawsuit against TikTok sleuth for libel, slander
Pacific NW ‘hydrogen hub’ pitch to federal government treated as top secret
The states of Washington and Oregon have submitted a joint bid to the U.S. Department of Energy to get a share of $8 billion that Congress set aside to launch “Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs” around the nation. But good luck trying to learn what exactly the bi-state bid entails, other than the safe presumption that at least one industrial hydrogen production facility would be subsidized. Continue Reading Pacific NW ‘hydrogen hub’ pitch to federal government treated as top secret
No-till farming, cover crops reduce greenhouse gasses but cost growers at the start, study finds
A combine harvests barley Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, near Moscow, Idaho. Credit: Ted S. Warren/AP READ When you think of heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions, you might picture industrial smoke stacks… Continue Reading No-till farming, cover crops reduce greenhouse gasses but cost growers at the start, study finds
Goldendale energy project would harm tribal resources, environmental impact statement finds
A view from the edge of the cliff where the Goldendale Energy Storage Project could be built. An underground tunnel would carry water from a upper reservoir to a reservoir… Continue Reading Goldendale energy project would harm tribal resources, environmental impact statement finds
New report finds data sharing with federal immigration agencies might violate Washington law
Immigrant-rights advocates are pointing to new findings by the University of Washington Center for Human Rights, raising concerns of how surveillance technology is used in Washington state.
The report argues that sharing of license plate data violates the state’s Keep Washington Working Act.
The University of Washington Center for Human Rights analyzed data on the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) by state and local law enforcement agencies obtained through public records requests. The report found that these agencies share this data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol. Continue Reading New report finds data sharing with federal immigration agencies might violate Washington law
National media still reporting in Moscow, bringing stress to locals and students
Haadiya Tariq, editor-in-chief of the Argonaut, said she is proud the University of Idaho pushed the Moscow PD to give Argonaut reporters the first question at every Moscow homicides press… Continue Reading National media still reporting in Moscow, bringing stress to locals and students
Study: people mean different things when they talk about managing wolves through fear
There’s a lot of misunderstanding when people talk about wolf management, according to a new study out of the University of Washington. Continue Reading Study: people mean different things when they talk about managing wolves through fear
Lighting the way for 150 years: Yaquina Head Lighthouse prepares for sesquicentennial
The stewards of Oregon’s tallest lighthouse are sprucing up the popular landmark on Oregon’s central coast for its 150th anniversary in 2023. Continue Reading Lighting the way for 150 years: Yaquina Head Lighthouse prepares for sesquicentennial
Lots of whales spotted around offshore wind farm zones along West Coast
The federal government has commissioned Oregon State University to look into the possible impacts of offshore wind farms on marine wildlife. In the first year of this four-year project, the researchers spotted sizable numbers of seabirds and whales — including the largest animal on Earth — in the Oregon and Northern California areas that could one day host floating wind farms. Continue Reading Lots of whales spotted around offshore wind farm zones along West Coast
Department of Energy funds new EV battery plant in Moses Lake
REC Silicon in Moses Lake. (Credit: REC Silicon) Listen (Runtime 3:53) Read Moses Lake is quickly becoming a hub for green jobs in Washington. An electric vehicle battery factory is… Continue Reading Department of Energy funds new EV battery plant in Moses Lake
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