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FOLLOW UP: After 5 Months Stuck In The Hospital, Washington Teen With Autism Sent To South Carolina Facility
Matthew, a 14-year-old who is autistic and nonverbal, watches YouTube and holds a fidget device. After being removed from his group home last September, Matthew… Continue Reading FOLLOW UP: After 5 Months Stuck In The Hospital, Washington Teen With Autism Sent To South Carolina Facility
Rising Freight, Fuel Prices Impacting Washington Cannabis Industry — But Will Consumers See Their Dispensary Costs Rise?
Growers, and those that transport cannabis across the state, are being hit by rising fuel prices — after a year of rising prices for freight. This, plus a new state pesticide testing requirement, have some questioning if retailers will raise their prices to balance out costs to the industry, to keep recreational marijuana alive in the state. Continue Reading Rising Freight, Fuel Prices Impacting Washington Cannabis Industry — But Will Consumers See Their Dispensary Costs Rise?
Advocates For The Disabled Concerned About Proposed Transit Cuts In Tri-Cities
A proposal before the Ben Franklin Transit Board could cut millions from the public transportation budget Listen Dori Luzzo Gilmour reports about concerns from advocates… Continue Reading Advocates For The Disabled Concerned About Proposed Transit Cuts In Tri-Cities
Pickleball Now The Official Sport Of Washington State
Pickleball, invented in 1965 in Washington State, is now the state’s official sport / Tom Banse – Northwest News Network Listen Tom Banse reports on… Continue Reading Pickleball Now The Official Sport Of Washington State
Concerns About Low Voter Turnout Amongst Latinos in Washington State
Concerns about redistricting in the Yakima Valley may be overshadowed by concerns over low voter turnout amongst Latinos Listen NWPB’s Johanna Bejarano reports on concerns… Continue Reading Concerns About Low Voter Turnout Amongst Latinos in Washington State
Tracking COVID Through Wastewater in Idaho
Studies of COVID in wastewater can help predict outbreaks Listen Rachel Sun reports on how scientists at the University of Idaho are tracking COVID through… Continue Reading Tracking COVID Through Wastewater in Idaho
Union Members Speak Out About Proposed Cuts to Ben Franklin Transit
A proposal before the Ben Franklin Transit Board could cut millions from the public transportation budget Listen NWPB’s Dori Luzzo Gilmour reports on reaction to… Continue Reading Union Members Speak Out About Proposed Cuts to Ben Franklin Transit
The Race To Save Endangered Pygmy Rabbits In Washington
Paula Clements, a technician with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, sets a tomahawk trap to catch pygmy rabbits. The researchers hope to vaccinate… Continue Reading The Race To Save Endangered Pygmy Rabbits In Washington
Tulip Workers In Washington State Suspend Strike
A strike by tulip workers in Washington State has been suspended pending new negotiations Listen NWPB’s Johanna Bejarano reports on new negotiations that led to the… Continue Reading Tulip Workers In Washington State Suspend Strike
AG Appeals Capital Gains Tax Ruling To WA Supreme Court
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson takes capital gains tax appeal straight to the state Supreme Court OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Listen Olympia Correspondent Austin… Continue Reading AG Appeals Capital Gains Tax Ruling To WA Supreme Court
Former Defense Secretary James Mattis speaks at WSU
James Mattis / Photo by Lauren Paterson Listen NWPB’s Lauren Paterson reports on James Mattis’ visit to WSU this week / Runtime – 1:08 WEB… Continue Reading Former Defense Secretary James Mattis speaks at WSU
New documentary showcases cultural ties of camas root to Nez Perce people
Packer’s Meadow at Lolo Pass / Photo by Samantha Berglund Read The camas plant can be found across much of the western U.S. It’s known… Continue Reading New documentary showcases cultural ties of camas root to Nez Perce people
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