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Protestas contra espectáculos drag en Tri-Cities llevan a amenazas de muerte y vandalismo – Tercera parte
Después de que ciudadanos se manifestaran a favor y en contra de los espectáculos drag para toda la familia en Tri-Cities, el restaurante The Emerald of Siam de Richland recibió un sobre amenazador. Continue Reading Protestas contra espectáculos drag en Tri-Cities llevan a amenazas de muerte y vandalismo – Tercera parte
Ciudadanos piden a concejo que impida acceso de niños a espectáculos drag – Segunda parte
Manifestantes han organizado múltiples demostraciones en Tri-Cities. Unos se alinearon afuera de un espectáculo drag con temática de Disney en Pasco. Y en Richland otros protestaron afuera de un drag brunch de Pascua. La discusión se está extendiendo también a las reuniones de los concejos locales y comisiones en los condados de Benton y Franklin. Continue Reading Ciudadanos piden a concejo que impida acceso de niños a espectáculos drag – Segunda parte
Familia se reúne tras 15 años de la deportación de su madre
Largos abrazos y lágrimas de alegría. Así fue el reencuentro de Claudia Cifuentes con dos de sus hijos -Claudia y Kevin- tras 15 años de separación. Continue Reading Familia se reúne tras 15 años de la deportación de su madre
Wildfire Defense Grants to fund 14 programs in Washington
The Cow Canyon Fire burns near Naches, Washington in August 2022. New funding from the federal government is earmarked to help Northwest communities become more resistant to wildfire. (Credit: Washington… Continue Reading Wildfire Defense Grants to fund 14 programs in Washington
NWPB is no longer posting to Twitter: A message from General Manager Cara Williams Fry
Dear NWPB audiences and supporters, Twitter recently labeled NPR’s (National Public Radio) official Twitter account as “state-affiliated media,” which is incorrect and then changed it to “government-funded media,” falsely implying that… Continue Reading NWPB is no longer posting to Twitter: A message from General Manager Cara Williams Fry
Olympia school board president thinks RIF is likely
The Olympia School Board plans to vote tonight on whether to begin a reduction in force (RIF) process. School board President Darcy Huffman said it’s likely the board will approve the process, which would mean staff below a certain seniority level could be let go.
Continue Reading Olympia school board president thinks RIF is likely
Professor’s blood test could increase access, speed of STD screening
A new test that uses just a drop of blood could help more people get tested and treated for a common, and frequently undetected, sexually transmitted infection. Continue Reading Professor’s blood test could increase access, speed of STD screening
Espectáculos drag generan protestas en Tri-Cities – Primera parte
Manifestantes de Pasco y algunos ciudadanos preocupados de Richland quieren limitar el acceso de menores a los espectáculos drag. Dueños de establecimientos y artistas defienden los espectáculos para todos los públicos. Continue Reading Espectáculos drag generan protestas en Tri-Cities – Primera parte
How controlled burns benefit fire-dependent ecosystems
For decades, the federal government declared all forest fires in the West a destructive force. Now, it is viewed as a fundamental part of the western ecosystem. Lauren Gallup and Mary Ellen Pitney explain. Continue Reading How controlled burns benefit fire-dependent ecosystems
Arianne True named new Poet Laureate of Washington
April is National Poetry Month and today/Wednesday, the Washington State Arts Commission announced that Arianne True will serve as the state’s new poet laureate beginning in May. Lauren Gallup spoke with the Tacoma-based writer and educator. Continue Reading Arianne True named new Poet Laureate of Washington
Drag show protests throughout Tri-Cities lead to death threat, vandalism — Part Three
After supporters and protesters demonstrated for and against family-friendly drag shows in the Tri-Cities, the Emerald of Siam restaurant in Richland received a threatening envelope. Continue Reading Drag show protests throughout Tri-Cities lead to death threat, vandalism — Part Three
Tri-Cities citizens urge city council members to keep children from drag shows – Part Two
Supporters and protesters outside of The Emerald of Siam in Richland. (Credit: Johanna Bejarano / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 1:52) Read Drag shows in the Tri-Cities have come under protest. Some… Continue Reading Tri-Cities citizens urge city council members to keep children from drag shows – Part Two
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