https://www.nwpb.org/unpacked Unpacked en-US Copyright Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:22:11 GMT https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-03-17/unpacked-refugees-and-immigrants-build-english-skills-and-community Refugees and immigrants in the U-S can have a hard time adjusting to a new place. But there's a nonprofit in the Tri-Cities that’s aiming to help. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:22:11 GMT https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-03-17/unpacked-refugees-and-immigrants-build-english-skills-and-community Connor Henricksen, Reneé Dìaz https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-02-18/unpacked-creating-more-habitat-for-birds-in-washington Across the United States, bird species are on the decline. But in Washington, one program is hoping to create more habitat for birds — using ranches. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:16:18 GMT https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-02-18/unpacked-creating-more-habitat-for-birds-in-washington Phineas Pope, Courtney Flatt https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-02-16/unpacked-weekly-game-night-brings-wenatchee-veterans-together In Wenatchee, Washington, there's no Veterans Affairs center. That's left veterans struggling to find the resources they need. Now, one local group is now hosting a weekly game night to help build community among Wenatchee veterans. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:39:15 GMT https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-02-16/unpacked-weekly-game-night-brings-wenatchee-veterans-together Phineas Pope, Reneé Dìaz https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-01-21/unpacked-a-youth-probation-program-with-a-different-approach In 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. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:38:19 GMT https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-01-21/unpacked-a-youth-probation-program-with-a-different-approach Phineas Pope, Lauren Gallup https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-01-20/unpacked-border-patrol-shooting-in-portland Two people were shot and injured in Portland, Oregon, by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol on Jan. 8, 2026. Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Troy Brynelson joined host Phineas Pope to discuss the latest information. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:26:02 GMT https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-01-20/unpacked-border-patrol-shooting-in-portland Phineas Pope, Troy Brynelson (OPB) https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-01-08/unpacked-bellingham-employee-used-ai-in-awarding-city-contract The city of Bellingham, Wash., is launching an investigation into how one of its employees used ChatGPT to help award a large city contract. KNKX Murrow News fellow Nate Sanford joined host Phineas Pope to discuss. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:10:36 GMT https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-01-08/unpacked-bellingham-employee-used-ai-in-awarding-city-contract Phineas Pope, Nate Sanford https://www.nwpb.org/arts-and-culture/2026-01-02/unpacked-now-thats-what-i-call-21st-century  Beginning in 2026, you’ll hear some new programs on NWPB Classical. Now That’s What I Call 21st Century will be hosted by NWPB’s Jedd Greenhalgh, and dive into the gentler music written after the year 2000. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:50:00 GMT https://www.nwpb.org/arts-and-culture/2026-01-02/unpacked-now-thats-what-i-call-21st-century Phineas Pope, Jedd Greenhalgh https://www.nwpb.org/local/2025-12-22/unpacked-tacoma-man-volunteers-on-the-front-line-in-ukraine David Pavenko provides humanitarian aid in some of Ukraine's hardest-hit frontline cities. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:06:34 GMT https://www.nwpb.org/local/2025-12-22/unpacked-tacoma-man-volunteers-on-the-front-line-in-ukraine Connor Henricksen https://www.nwpb.org/local/2025-12-04/bale-out-how-a-huge-northwest-hay-exporter-got-into-trouble One of the oldest and largest U.S.-owned forage companies has filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief. The hay industry that once appeared to be baling green cash is deeply struggling. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:29:55 GMT https://www.nwpb.org/local/2025-12-04/bale-out-how-a-huge-northwest-hay-exporter-got-into-trouble Anna King https://www.nwpb.org/local/2025-11-27/brazilian-drummer-rafael-barata-talks-jazz-education-patience Rafael Barata is a Brazilian drummer and percussionist who performed at Washington State University's 2025 Brazilian Jazz Fest in October 2025. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.nwpb.org/local/2025-11-27/brazilian-drummer-rafael-barata-talks-jazz-education-patience Phineas Pope