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B5, a nonprofit in the Tri-Cities, provides free English classes and citizenship classes for refugees and immigrants.
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Connor Henricksen/NWPBIn 2025, an assessment from the University of Washington found that Pierce County, Washington, had lower rates of recidivism than the statewide average. The county has been seeking to reform its juvenile justice system since the early 2000s, and it seems to be working. -
Lauren Gallup/NWPBPierce County does juvenile probation differently.About a decade ago, the county created a program it calls Opportunity-Based Probation.The program rewards good choices and behaviors. That’s different from the more traditional model that punishes kids for messing up. -
Courtney Flatt/NWPBIf you live in the Columbia Basin, right now is the time to plant native plants. They can be a good option for Eastern Washington’s dry climate.
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For decades, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation has been working with farmers and states to bring spring Chinook salmon back to the Walla Walla Basin. Their efforts are finally paying off. -
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