By: Jeanie Lindsay, Northwest News Network Part of a program to move people out of homeless encampments along major roads in Washington is facing an uncertain future. Officials say without… Continue Reading WA leaders Read More
This undated file photo provided by the National Park Service shows a grizzly bear walking along a ridge in Montana. (Credit: National Parks Service) Listen (Runtime 1:15) Read Neary 150… Continue Reading Many in Okanogan County say ‘don’t bring in’ Read More
A heat warning issued Tuesday through Thursday for areas including Orofino, Riggins, Hells Canyon and the Salmon River means more people will be at risk of heat illness. Here's how you can stay safe and cool. Continue Reading Heat safety 101: Prevention, Read More
In this Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, photo released by the U.S. Forest Service flames from the Nethker Fire engulf trees at Payette National Forest near McCall, Idaho. The Northwest has… Continue Reading Red Flag Warning: What does it mean?Read More
Walk audit participants navigating an icy road and sidewalk in Richland. Credit: Dori Luzzo Gilmour Listen (Runtime 3:52) Read In the dark, on a cold winter morning, sidewalks in Richland… Continue Reading How walk audits make communities safer and Read More
Washington on Friday became the second state in the Pacific Northwest in as many days to announce emergency rules that provide farmworkers and others who work outdoors more protection from hot weather in the wake of an extreme heat wave that is believed to have killed hundreds of people. Read More
WSU Transportation Services says new signs aim to help pedestrians and drivers at dangerous intersections. Continue Reading Crosswalk Safety is a Priority at WSURead More
The Washington State Patrol says injuries happen because people are holding them or standing over them when the fireworks go off. It sounds obvious, but the likely reason is people aren’t sure what to expect and when. The solution, says the state patrol, is to read the instructions for each firework before you go out in the dark. Read More