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Robert Siegel Will Visit Pullman In March (And You're Invited, Too)

The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication welcomes Robert Siegel, recipient of The Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award.

After Down Years, Clam Diggers Return to Washington Coast

In torrential rain and freezing ocean spray, locals and guests of the Pacific Northwest hunt for the razor clam by evening light.

Salish Sea whale watchers were treated in May 2021 to humpback whale mother Slate surfacing with her young son Malachite.

Record Numbers Of Bigg's Killer Whale Sightings And Humpback Calves In Salish Sea

Whale watchers have spotted a record number of humpback calves in inland Pacific Northwest waters this season. There was also a record streak of Bigg's killer whale sightings that just ended, according to a local whale research nonprofit. Those observations offer some good news to offset the ongoing concern about the survival of the Northwest's iconic, but critically endangered resident orcas.

Cougar Country is open on the WSU Pullman Campus!

https://youtu.be/Dyf1k_0i8bc More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH - This morning a new chapter is beginning. The iconic Pullman burger joint, Cougar…

Declining Economy in Lebanon affects WSU Student

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH -Much like an abandoned mansion that is falling apart from negligence, the Lebanese economy is decaying day-by-day,…

Burt Logan and Billy Friend present Chairman Samuel Penney with a check.

Historical Society Returns Over 600k To Nez Perce Tribe For Artifact Collection

After 25 years, a $608,100 purchase by the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) tribe to buy back a collection of artifacts was returned this November by the Ohio History Connection.

The five climate activists arrested after shutting down Canada-to-U.S. pipelines pose for a photo. They were identified by Climate Direct Action as (left to right): Emily Johnston, Annette Klapstein, Leonard Higgins, Ken Ward, and Michael Foster.

Washington 'Valve Turner' Sentenced To Prison For Shutting Down Oil Pipeline

A Washington climate activist is the first “valve turner” to go to prison for shutting off the flow of oil from Canada’s tar sands region into the U.S.

A close-up of an American shad against a black background.

Will A Shad Horde Take Over The Columbia River?

Columbia River fish could have another challenge to their ecosystem. Growing numbers of American shad could challenge salmon and steelhead.

New natural gas hookups to commercial buildings and homes are in the crosshairs of policymakers intent on reducing a growing source of carbon emissions.

Natural Gas Furnaces, Water Heaters In Crosshairs Of Some Northwest Policymakers

Fossil fuel use in buildings looks to be the next frontier for climate activists at the state and local level. There's a convergence of activity in the Pacific Northwest aimed at phasing out natural gas furnaces and water heaters. Cities from Eugene to Bellingham have teed up bans on natural gas in new commercial buildings. But natural gas has its defenders, too, who have beaten back proposed phase outs before.

This hospital room at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett is where an autistic, non-verbal 13-year-old named Matthew is living while the state of Washington tries to find a community placement for him. He's been there since late September following a crisis in his group home. Advocates say Matthew's case is indicative of a growing problem of high-needs youth getting stuck in hospitals after they've been cleared for discharge.

He’s 13-Years-Old, Autistic And Stuck In The Hospital For The Holidays. He’s Not The Only One

It's a growing problem in Washington: kids with developmental disabilities and complex behaviors who are stuck in the hospital with no reason for being there. Usually, they end up in the hospital after a crisis or an incident. But once the child is medically cleared to leave, their parents or their group home won't come get them citing inadequate supports to manage the youth's needs. While the state searches for alternative placements, the child waits.

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