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File photo. Wildlife officials expect returns of salmon in Washington state will be low this year. CREDIT: U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE

Forecasts Predict Low Salmon Returns In Washington This Year

Every year, wildlife officials keep track of how many salmon return to their spawning grounds. This year, they expect low returns of salmon in Washington state—and that could change the fishing outlook.  

Pedestrians walk in the rain near the Legislative Building, Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., as cherry trees display their spring blossoms. CREDIT: TED S. WARREN/AP

Washington Legislature Passes Net Neutrality Legislation

Washington lawmakers have passed legislation intended to restore net neutrality. Under the measure, internet providers are prohibited from blocking content or impairing traffic.

a white woman and two Native men sitting behind a display of skulls

Native American Heritage Month – In their own words: Andrew Wildbill

(Runtime 3:48) For over 30 years, Native American Heritage Month has been federally recognized. Northwest Public Broadcasting reporters are interviewing…

Flags placed near the Veterans Memorial near the WSU campus.

WSU clubs prepare for Veterans Day

More Murrow News StoriesPULLMAN (Murrow News 8) - With Veterans Day only two sleeps away, many students around campus are already making plans for how…

Trump Plan To Impose Tariffs On Steel, Aluminum Imports Raises Trade War Fears

The president promised steel and aluminum executives that he will levy tariffs on imports of their products in coming weeks. The tariffs will be 25 percent for steel and 10 percent for aluminum.

A grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park. (Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

North Cascades grizzly bear translocation study begins with virtual public meetings

(Runtime: 1:11) Federal officials are taking another look at bringing grizzly bears into the North Cascades. Now, officials want to hear from the public…

A woman in a black jacket sits on a bed with white sheets.

Sleep specialist advises on getting better sleep, staving off SAD

(Runtime 3:35) If you’ve been struggling to get out of bed in the morning, feeling down and lacking energy, you’re not alone.Dr. Preetha Rosen is a sleep…

Cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, have been steadily rising in Washington and Idaho along with pediatric hospitalizations. Influenza and COVID-19 also pose a risk, creating what experts are calling a "triple threat" for respiratory illness. Image of Washington three-week average for RSV antigens courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Experts urge public to get vaccinated as communities face respiratory triple threat

(Runtime 3:19) As the frequency of respiratory illnesses rise, more hospitals are filling up their pediatric beds.According to healthdata.gov, November…

Native American Heritage Month: In their own words – Laurene Contreras

(Runtime 1:39)For over 30 years, Native American Heritage Month has been federally recognized by the United States government. Northwest Public…

Flores y velas en el restaurante Mad Greek de Moscú, Idaho, donde trabajaban Madison Mogen y Xana Kernodle, dos de las estudiantes de la Universidad de Idaho asesinadas el domingo.

Homicidios en Moscow: Revelan detalles de la investigación

El Departamento de Policía de Moscow, Idaho, dice que ha descartado varios posibles sospechosos en la investigación del homicidio de cuatro estudiantes de…

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