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Captains of big ships eased up on the throttle during trial slowdown to help endangered orcas
The majority of captains of big commercial ships entering and leaving Puget Sound are cooperating with a request to slow down temporarily to reduce underwater noise impacts to the Pacific Northwest’s critically endangered killer whales. The duration of the experimental slowdown – modeled on a similar project in British Columbia – will be extended into the new year, organizers announced after a status report and celebration on the Seattle waterfront Friday. Continue Reading Captains of big ships eased up on the throttle during trial slowdown to help endangered orcas
Moose spotted for the first time in Mount Rainier National Park
A moose was spotted for the first time in Mount Rainier National Park. Credit: Mount Rainier National Park Service LISTEN (Runtime: 1:05) READ For the first time, a moose has… Continue Reading Moose spotted for the first time in Mount Rainier National Park
How one quintet hopes music will help people process climate anxiety, grief
LISTEN (Runtime: 4:12) READ Music poured out of the small sanctuary at Shalom United Church of Christ in Richland, Washington. Piano keys evoked dripping, melting glaciers. Drum beats became the… Continue Reading How one quintet hopes music will help people process climate anxiety, grief
Moscow Middle School closes after third of students call out sick
Moscow Middle School will close Friday after a third of its 499 students called out sick Tuesday and Wednesday. Continue Reading Moscow Middle School closes after third of students call out sick
Palouse roller derby returns! First match since 2020 scheduled for Saturday
Several Coyote Country players practiced for their upcoming bout at the Lilac City Roller Derby Scrimmage in Spokane on December 3. Listen The Palouse area has had a vibrant roller… Continue Reading Palouse roller derby returns! First match since 2020 scheduled for Saturday
Blue Christmas: Cody Easterday will likely spend his Christmas in federal prison
LISTEN (Runtime: 1:04) READ A big-time Northwest rancher has snatched himself a last two-week extension of freedom, before he goes into federal prison. Cody Easterday was due to report to… Continue Reading Blue Christmas: Cody Easterday will likely spend his Christmas in federal prison
Student-led podcast explores Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s culture, science and history
Voices to Hear students stand on the edge of Steptoe Butte in the Palouse Hills of east Washington. (Credit: Voices to Hear) Listen In an effort to get more Idaho… Continue Reading Student-led podcast explores Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s culture, science and history
California legal decision could impact Washington law banning private detention of immigrants
In September, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit overturned legislation in California that had banned private detention in the state.
Now Washingtonians are waiting to see how that decision could impact a similar statue here.
Continue Reading California legal decision could impact Washington law banning private detention of immigrants
As University of Idaho students return to campus, homicide detectives ask for more leads
With the option to attend either in person or online, some students are returning to the University of Idaho for final exams. (Credit: Lauren Paterson) Listen We are now in… Continue Reading As University of Idaho students return to campus, homicide detectives ask for more leads
Nuevos pasos en reinterpretación histórica de Fort Simcoe
Los comisionados del Departamento de Parques del Estado de Washington quieren involucrar a la Nación Yakama en la reinterpretación de la historia del Parque Estatal Fort Simcoe. Continue Reading Nuevos pasos en reinterpretación histórica de Fort Simcoe
Slow down, people! Surge in traffic deaths continues in West Coast states
While many of the disruptions of the pandemic have eased this year, the surge in traffic fatalities is showing few signs of abating. Policymakers are trying a number of tactics to respond. Continue Reading Slow down, people! Surge in traffic deaths continues in West Coast states
New steps taken on Fort Simcoe Historical State Park reinterpretation
Fort Simcoe Park. Source: Washington State Parks Listen (Runtime 1:48) Read Washington State Parks Department commissioners want to involve the Yakama Nation in the reinterpretation of Fort Simcoe Historical State… Continue Reading New steps taken on Fort Simcoe Historical State Park reinterpretation
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