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Baxter's Pearmain (Credit: National Fruit Collection); Gerald Finzi, reprinted by kind permission of Boosey & Hawkes

Apple Rescuer, Gentle Composer: Gerald Finzi

Consider this year’s apples: Born from the seeds of an earlier generation’s trees, the fruit you hold in your hand this fall will allow you “to shake…

Cleveland Browns Win A Game For First Time Since Obama Presidency

"We WON!!!" the Cleveland Police Department tweeted of the comeback victory, before adding, "Wait....Oh God. The free beer thing...Ok Cleveland. Stay calm."

Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein Denies He Discussed Recording Trump And Invoking 25th Amendment

The deputy attorney general rejected a story that described him musing about secretly wearing a wire or conferring with members of the Cabinet about invoking the 25th Amendment.

Mt Hood Meadows chair lift with Mt Hood in background

Catch The Cost Lift: Up And Down 'Airline Pricing' Coming To Northwest Ski Areas

The cost of lift tickets at Mt. Hood Meadows in Oregon will rise and fall daily based on demand. What the ski industry calls "dynamic pricing" was pioneered by major resorts in Colorado, Utah and California. It has been slow to spread to the Northwest.

A woman wears a Seattle Seahawks jersey making reference to impeaching President Donald Trump as she takes part in a Women's March in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The march was one of dozens planned across the U.S. over the weekend. CREDIT: TED S. WARREN/AP

Across Washington, Election Framed As Choice Between 'Trump Or Seattle' Policies

In statehouse races across Washington this year, there are two potential boogeymen: President Donald Trump and the city of Seattle. Democrats are counting on an anti-Trump bump while Republicans are running against the liberal policies of the state’s largest city.

Washington's Department of Children Youth and Families removed youth from Clarinda Academy in Iowa following an investigation by Disability Rights Washington. CREDIT: DISABILITY RIGHTS WASHINGTON

Report Describes 'Abusive Restraint Practices' For Washington Foster Youth Sent Out Of State

The state of Washington sent high-needs foster youth to a residential facility in Iowa where they were isolated, held in a restrictive setting and at times subject to “abusive restraint practices," according to a scathing report released Wednesday by the advocacy group Disability Rights Washington.

The Walla Walla Corn Maze is one of the many Northwest attractions to enjoy this Halloween season. The maze features family friendly hours and a “Spooktacular” version later this month. CREDIT: T.J. Tranchell/NWPB

Check Out These Northwest Haunted Attractions For A Spooky Good Time

Need a good scare or just something to do with the family this fall? Check out this list of Halloween activities happening around the Northwest.

KYNR host Ryan Craig at the station in February 2018, in front of the audio board that was stolen in October. CREDIT: Esmy Jimenez/NWPB

More Than Radio: KYNR Brings Back ‘Voice Of The Yakama Nation’ After Theft

Earlier in October, someone broke into KYNR, stealing equipment and knocking them off the air. It highlighted issues not only of crime and safety on the Yakama Nation reservation, but also how important the station is to the community.

With the Northwest on the verge of a weak El Nino, snow levels could run higher than average by midwinter. CREDIT: WENDY POLZIN, 2012

Long-range Forecast Predicts Mild Northwest Winter

If the long-range forecast from the National Weather Service is right, we have a mild winter ahead of us.

State emergency management websites have tips for what to include in your emergency kit. CREDIT: KUOW PHOTO/KJERSTIN WOOD

Are You 'Two Weeks Ready' For Post-Quake Survival? WA And OR Say You Should Be

The state of Oregon has set an ambitious goal to prepare more families in earthquake country to be "two weeks ready" after a disaster. Washington's emergency management agency is also seeking more funding to prepare people in a similar way.

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