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Tribal members gather to demand U.S. Government fulfill treaty obligations
Sockeye salmon like these are among the salmon species in peril. (Credit: Aaron Kunz) Listen (Runtime 2:57) Read For Northwest tribes, removing the four lower Snake River dams means more… Continue Reading Tribal members gather to demand U.S. Government fulfill treaty obligations
Local control, better recognition of tribal police could solve more MMIP cases
Leotis McCormack answers the phone at his office at the Nez Perce Tribal Police Department in Lapwai, Idaho. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 4:02) Read More than 17… Continue Reading Local control, better recognition of tribal police could solve more MMIP cases
Many in Okanogan County say ‘don’t bring in’ grizzlies
This undated file photo provided by the National Park Service shows a grizzly bear walking along a ridge in Montana. (Credit: National Parks Service) Listen (Runtime 1:15) Read Neary 150… Continue Reading Many in Okanogan County say ‘don’t bring in’ grizzlies
WSU researchers find 41 percent of U.S. women have no abortion access within 30-minute drive
Researchers at Washington State University found that over 41 percent of American women between the ages of 15 and 49 don’t have access to an abortion provider within a 30-minute drive. Continue Reading WSU researchers find 41 percent of U.S. women have no abortion access within 30-minute drive
Plenty of Good Room: Educators bring gospel, spirituals, and civil rights history to the Inland Northwest
It isn’t always easy to find live performances of gospel or spirituals in the Inland Northwest, but a group of educators is bringing it to us. Continue Reading Plenty of Good Room: Educators bring gospel, spirituals, and civil rights history to the Inland Northwest
Federal grants could improve utility safety and add jobs
Four utilities in Washington state received funding from the U.S Department of Energy to strengthen the electrical grid against future wildfires and ensure reliability to customers. That funding comes from the federal Grid Resilience and Innovations Partnerships Program, which is investing in 58 projects across 44 states.
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Washington woman joins class-action lawsuit against DOD
Every time Hayden Powell sits down to apply for a job, she has to relive an experience she went through over two decades ago, when she was discharged from the military because of her sexual orientation.
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Pasco School District faces lawsuit for racial discrimination and retaliation
A Latino employee filed a complaint against the Pasco School District. It says the district did not protect employees from discrimination and retaliation. But the District says it doesn’t tolerate discrimination. Continue Reading Pasco School District faces lawsuit for racial discrimination and retaliation
Educators share mariachi knowledge
We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and here is a story about how music programs and certificates are expanding Mariachi knowledge among younger generations in Washington. Continue Reading Educators share mariachi knowledge
Kaiser: Some small group plans will still have First Fill requirement
Kaiser Permanente is set to remove its First Fill requirement for large group plans in Washington next year. However, the program will remain in place for some small group plans. Rachel Sun reports. Continue Reading Kaiser: Some small group plans will still have First Fill requirement
Missing: What to do when someone disappears
Terrence Woods went missing in October 2018 near Orogrande, Idaho while filming with a British TV crew from Raw TV. The wilderness of Idaho County (pictured here) is some of… Continue Reading Missing: What to do when someone disappears
A ‘haunted hike’ brings Washington disaster to life
A group of hikers on the Iron Goat Trail in Washington. (Credit: Jon Hathaway via Flickr Creative Commons) Listen (Runtime 3:37) Read The Cascade Mountains are full of stories. Some… Continue Reading A ‘haunted hike’ brings Washington disaster to life
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