Cherry growers say the threat of deportations under President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is keeping the migrant workforce they rely on this time of year from showing up to work. They describe an increasingly urgent labor crisis that could leave cherries rotting in the field, and farmers holding the bill.Read More
Cash donations were raised by local businesses in the Wenatchee Valley to help support the mother of the three Decker girls.Read More
U.S. Reps. Dan Newhouse and Kim Schrier and other members of the Washington Congressional Delegation held a moment of silence this week on the House floor for the deaths of the three Decker sisters. Read More
Authorities are continuing the search for Travis Decker. His three daughters were found dead Monday near a campsite near Leavenworth following a multi-day search for the girls.Read More
A nearly two month long study is underway at the Hanford cleanup site, in southeast Washington state. Read More
One man in Clarkston, Washington, is a caregiver at work and at home. What does a day look like for him?Read More
A pipe organ that’s over a century old has been bringing silent cinema back to life at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center.Read More
Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., questions U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer as he testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) […]Read More
The Benton-Franklin Health District is reporting a sharp rise in norovirus.Read More
The Walla Walla Housing Authority closed its waitlist for Housing Choice Vouchers, also known as Section 8, earlier this month.Read More
The Alano Club of Wenatchee offers resources like peer support and education assistance to its clients.Read More
A number of animals who arrive at wildlife rescues are brought in throughout the springtime. When should wild animals be left alone or given help?Read More
A program that helps put mental health professionals in south central Washington schools is losing federal funding and will be discontinued.Read More
Host Phineas Pope and Wenatchee reporter Renee Diaz dig into a recent article on lowriders and high hopes. Read More
Cannabis is a $1.1 billion industry in Washington, and there are programs across the state designed to get people into the business or to help those who are already in it. Read More
May Day events drew crowds around the Northwest. NWPB takes you to Yakima, Wenatchee and Moscow. Read More
Supporters say the project promotes renewable energy and economic growth. People against the wind farm have raised concerns over potential impacts on local landscapes, wildlife and property values.Read More
Adrian Nava, 11, and Jose Navarrete, 15, sit on lowriders at the Community for the Advancement of Family Education (CAFÉ). (Credit: Jacob Ford / Wenatchee World) watch Listen (Runtime 1:04) […]Read More
A discussion with host Phineas Pope and NWPB reporter Lauren Gallup about Washington state's budget deficit.Read More
Palouse area nonprofits focused on helping with emergency food and the arts have had their funding frozen or cut.Read More
For the second spring in a row, Kennewick has found “forever chemicals” in its drinking water that are above Washington state’s standards.Read More
Lewiston-based insurance company pulled Asotin MedAdvantage plans, citing growing financial pressure
In Asotin County, Washington, just over a quarter of the population is 65 or older. This year, a locally based insurance provider pulled its Medicare Advantage plans in the county. Read More
La oficina regional de Head Start en Seattle se enteró de que cerraba la primera semana de abril. El cierre de esa oficina, así como de al menos otras cuatro, se produjo en medio de despidos masivos en la agencia matriz de Head Start, el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos. Read More
Student visas are being revoked at universities around the nation. (Credit: Pixabay) watch Listen (Runtime :58) Read Four students at the University of Idaho and three students at Washington State […]Read More
A state budget deficit is normally nothing to sing about. But, workers with the Washington Federation of State Employees have turned their frustration over potential budget cuts into a song, “Washington For All.”
The refrain, “Washington’s for all, not just for the rich,” evokes the union’s stance that instead of making cuts to state services and workers, lawmakers Read More
Heather VanTassell, director of the Walla Walla Public Library, is worried about federal cuts to the Washington State Library. (Credit: Susan Shain / NWPB) watch Listen (Runtime 1:00) Read Both […]Read More
Journalism students learn about broadcasting at Washington State University’s campus. One of the solutions for the decline in newsroom staff is more journalism education, according to WSU researchers. (Credit: Matt […]Read More
Katijo Maher, president of a local chapter National Federation of Federal Employees, stands next to a fire danger sign Tuesday in Leavenworth. Maher said she has 37 years of experience […]Read More
The regional Head Start office closed this week, making some advocates nervous about the program’s future. (Credit: Barnaby Wasson / Flickr Creative Commons) Listen (Runtime 1:00) Read The regional Head […]Read More
Both states saw steady or increased funding for public health, but Idaho still among lowest for vaccinations.Read More
Cities, towns and counties are starting to plan for a future with climate change. Now, the Tri-Cities area is asking people about regional hazards and historical trends. (Credit: Simon Foot […]Read More
Eastmont Junior High School students make their way past the 800 wing on the way to their second period in East Wenatchee. (Credit: Jacob Ford / Wenatchee World) Listen (Runtime […]Read More
As egg prices surge, baby chicks have been selling out across the region — and the country. (Credit: Susan Shain / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 3:59) Read The first person showed […]Read More
A proposed bill that would give striking workers some access to the state’s unemployment benefits is getting closer to becoming law in Washington.
Majority lawmakers in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards moved the bill out of committee on Friday, with a recommendation to pass it. This, after the bill narrowly passed the senate with 28 yeas and 21 nays Read More
The Washington state Department of Health reported on March 20th that influenza activity reached its highest levels in seven years, with the most flu-related deaths since the 2017-2018 flu season.Read More
Bare trees and lifting fog frame the view of the Legislative Building at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (Credit: Ted S. Warren / AP) Listen (Runtime 1:10) Read A bill […]Read More
Seth Hulett, Audubon Washington’s senior program manager of the Columbia Plateau, searches through his spotting scope for sage grouse. (Credit: Courtney Flatt / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 4:12) Read In south-central […]Read More
Religion can sometimes impact health care access in places like Washington and Idaho. (Credit: Joe Raedle / Getty Images) Listen (Runtime 3:22) Read Phineas Pope: Tracy Simmons is the executive […]Read More
NWPB caught up with local residents and doctors to talk about how they’ve moved forward following the COVID-19 pandemic. They spoke about how the experience changed them and wisdom they’ve gleaned along the way. These are their reflections. Read More
Walla Walla’s low-barrier shelter allows people to live with their pets or their partners. That’s a rarity in the shelter world — and a critical tool in the region’s efforts […]Read More
Religion can sometimes impact health care access in places like Washington and Idaho. (Credit: Unsplash / Hush Jade Photography) Read By Emma Maple | FāVS News The Idaho state Legislature […]Read More
The Washington State Department of Transportation’s regional striping crew from Yakima, Washington. Andrew Stubblefield, a highway maintenance technician for WSDOT, has concerns about how a Washington worker furlough might affect […]Read More
A kickoff party ahead of Fusion Fest will be held at the Uptown Theater on Sunday. (Credit: Tracci Dial / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 0:47) Read By Diana Romero A music […]Read More
Walla Walla’s collaborative approach is helping people like Matthew Cate get housed. (Credit: Susan Shain / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 4:00) Read Editor’s note: This story is part of NWPB’s efforts […]Read More
The Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market held their grand opening on May 11, 2024, at Pybus Public Market. (Credit: Jacob Ford / The Wenatchee World) Listen (Runtime 0:56) Read Our Valley […]Read More
The diesel-powered state ferry Tacoma, shown here in Seattle, will not be pulled from service anytime soon for conversion to hybrid-electric propulsion by order of Gov. Bob Ferguson. (Credit: Tom […]Read More
Listen The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed an update to how grizzly bears are managed throughout the country (Credit: National Park Service) (Runtime 0:55) Read There could be […]Read More
Washington State University offers a Farm Stress Counseling Voucher program for farmers. Roni Ryan, pictured, is one of the farmers who has received counseling from the program. (Courtesy: Roni Ryan) […]Read More
Washington lawmakers are considering passing bills that would allow public sector employees to bargain on how artificial intelligence is used in the workplace. (Credit: AP) Listen (Runtime 5:43) Read By […]Read More
Mountain peaks are reflected in the waters of Lake Colchuk, located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. Smoke from a nearby wildfire hangs in the air. (Credit: Theresa Rivers) Listen […]Read More