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Funding for Northwest tribes to help challenges with housing, climate change
Listen An aerial view of the lower village of Taholah, Washington on the edge of the Pacific Coast. (Credit: Quinault Indian Nation) (Runtime :48) Read New funding from the U.S.… Continue Reading Funding for Northwest tribes to help challenges with housing, climate change
Unhoused residents pack up in Clarkston
Unhoused residents in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley found bathrooms locked on Foster Park after they moved there from a camp that was closed Monday evening in Clarkston. NWPB’s Rachel Sun reports. Continue Reading Unhoused residents pack up in Clarkston
Keeping a close eye on Tacoma’s water
East of Tacoma, across Highway 18, down a packed gravel road, and behind a locked metal gate, Tacoma Water churns over the Green River. This is the source for most of Tacoma’s drinking water.
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Funny Valentine: Two inseparable Northwest musical performers reflect on their nearly 30-year friendship
Stevie Haberman plays piano with singer Mary Lou Gnoza and Gary Danielson. (Credit: Annie Warren / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 4:33) Read The Emerald of Siam is the night spot for… Continue Reading Funny Valentine: Two inseparable Northwest musical performers reflect on their nearly 30-year friendship
The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later
The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty. Continue Reading The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later
Evalúan Consejo Asesor de Inmigración de Bellingham
Un grupo de trabajo en Bellingham ayudará a que el Consejo Asesor de Inmigración, o IAB (por sus siglas en inglés), funcione mejor. La medida llega después de que el Concejo de la ciudad de Bellingham hablara de suspender las próximas reuniones de ese organismo. Continue Reading Evalúan Consejo Asesor de Inmigración de Bellingham
Controversial energy project moves closer to breaking ground
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 Controversial energy project moves closer to breaking ground
Clarkston homeless facing another move as camp is forced to close
Houseless people living near the Walmart in Clarkston were notified on Wednesday that have just days to leave a camp they’ve stayed at since November. Continue Reading Clarkston homeless facing another move as camp is forced to close
Bellingham’s Immigration Advisory Board being evaluated
A workgroup in Bellingham will help to make the Immigration Advisory Board, or IAB, work better. The move comes after the city council talked about suspending the next advisory board meetings. Now, a community group is organizing on top of it all. Continue Reading Bellingham’s Immigration Advisory Board being evaluated
$30,000 grant advances civil rights education in rural Washington
The Inatai Foundation granted $30,000 to the Terry Buffington Foundation to advance its work. Listen (Runtime 1:54) Read A racial justice organization in Seattle is expanding its reach with a… Continue Reading $30,000 grant advances civil rights education in rural Washington
Glenn Johnson reflects on 20 years as mayor
Glenn Johnson spent 20 years in his position as Pullman’s Mayor before retiring this year. Johnson first moved to Pullman over 40 years ago, and has since served in numerous positions within the community and at Washington State University. He sat down with NWPB’s Rachel Sun this week to talk about his time as mayor, and plans for the future. Continue Reading Glenn Johnson reflects on 20 years as mayor
Pneumonia sickens, kills Hells Canyon bighorn sheep
Bighorn sheep are highly susceptible to a pathogen they can catch from domestic sheep. (Credit: Kim Keating / USGS) Listen (Runtime 1:07) Read Bighorn sheep in Hells Canyon are turning… Continue Reading Pneumonia sickens, kills Hells Canyon bighorn sheep
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