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This is Mercedes from Washington and Oregon state. I actually started listening to public broadcasting from as early as I can remember. I spent a lot of…

Rachel Heaton holds up the Muckleshoot Tribe flag on top of Mount Rainier. Photo courtesy of Heaton.

Climbing Mount təqʷuʔmaʔ For Representation

Indigenous peoples have an enduring relationship with the mountain we call Rainier, but that history is often erased. Rachel Heaton, a member of the Muckleshoot Tribe and a descendant of the Duwamish people, wants that history to be told. NWPB’s Lauren Gallup spoke with Heaton about her efforts to engage more Native people in outdoor recreation.

Director Betty Rodgers prepares for Stacie Vaughan’s interview in Hope, Indiana for the filming of "I Married the War." Courtesy Betty Rodgers

Documentary Aims To Shed Light On Families Of War Veterans

(Runtime 1:46) Many people have heard about the effects of PTSD on military veterans. But PTSD can have a profound impact on veterans’ families as well,…

Shades Of Red: Benton County Races For General Election

(Runtime 3:01)In Benton County, as with the rest of Eastern Washington, most elected officials are Republicans, and it seems that it is getting more…

Old Ada County Courthouse. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Idaho asks judge to rethink temporary block on abortion ban

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Attorneys for the state of Idaho say a federal judge misinterpreted the law when he blocked part of a strict new abortion ban, and…

The White House, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 in Washington. CREDIT: AP PHOTO/ ANDREW HARNIK

Jay Inslee Critical Of President Trump's Response To School Shootings

While speaking to governors from around country, the president pointed to a number of ideas he's suggested since the shooting at a Florida high school. Including one idea that would allow some teachers to carry concealed weapons.

The Mid-Columbia Symphony will perform a public concert this September 24th in Pasco at 6:00 p.m. Photo from Mike Gonzalez reports website.

Concert in Pasco To Raise Disaster Relief Funds For Colima in Mexico

(Runtime 0:53) A symphonic concert will take place at the Pasco Farmers Market this Saturday evening. The free event brings together the Mid-Columbia…

Meghan Parsley filters water to collect environmental DNA, or eDNA.

With A Few Cups Of Water, Scientists Use eDNA To Study Reclusive, Rare Creatures

A growing technology is helping scientists save time and effort when they study rare critters and vast places.

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"I love the fact that I can rely on the news, it's accurate and it's not biased..."

Hi, this is Kathleen from Desert Aire, Washington. I'm a retired music teacher and I started listening to National Public Radio back in the early 80s,…

A bird's eye view shows the University of Idaho admin building and clock tower at sunset.

Employees Risk Felonies, Job Loss For Promoting Or Counseling About Abortion, Birth Control, Says University Of Idaho Memo

The University of Idaho has issued guidance for its employees on how to abide by a broad new Idaho law barring the use of public funds for abortion…

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