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The doors to the Washington State Library in Tumwater could close to the public later this year. That’s because the Washington Secretary of State’s Office will likely be reducing staff; 47 employees have received notices that they could be laid off due to reductions in state and federal funding. If that happens, the public won’t be able to access rare items stored in collections at the library.

Palouse area nonprofits focused on helping with emergency food and the arts have had their funding frozen or cut.

By: Scott Greenstone, KUOW Former Richland school board member Semi Bird was endorsed by a majority of the roughly 1,800 delegates gathered in Spokane for…

Music inspired by Mythology and Historical events of April 6th.

(Runtime 3:37)The Cascade Mountains are full of stories. Some harrowing, some tragic. This story has a bit of both.The Iron Goat Trail winds along the…

All Hallow’s Eve is just around the corner, and the home of the Washington State Governor has some mysteries of the mansion to unveil — just in time for spooky season!

(Runtime 3:20)Living in Liberty, Wash., hasn’t always been easy for the small town’s few residents. But it’s been worth the fight.“I kind of look at this…

The steins of beer. The plates of roast pork and chicken, sausages and dumplings. The brass bands. The throngs of people, many of them in traditional Bavarian dress. Dirndls or lederhosen, anyone? That’s how you probably identify Oktoberfest today. However, in the beginning, it had a very different feel.

(Runtime 1:30)Known for its student-made ice cream and cheese, Washington State University is planning a celebration for the 75th anniversary of the…

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZYvD2X3pBdKBeLXbDUQDIEl Grito de la IndependenciaSelections of Mexican composers, performers and conductors for the…