http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/cwu-eventually-wants-replace-chimps-who-died <p>The director of a chimpanzee institute at Central Washington University says she feels urgency to bring in new animals. The education and research program in Ellensburg is now down to two aging chimps after the weekend death of another ape known for his sign language abilities. Correspondent Tom Banse reports.</p><p></p><p> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:16:27 +0000 Tom Banse 18953 at http://nwpr.org CWU Eventually Wants To Replace Chimps Who Died http://nwpr.org/post/chimpanzee-sanctuary-just-barely-survives-kittitas-wildfire <p>Firefighters on the scene of a destructive wildfire in central Washington are hoping to make major progress Wednesday toward containment of the blaze. The Kittitas County sheriff&#39;s office estimates more than 70 homes and cabins have been destroyed. The fire has chased hundreds of people from their homes. Amidst the ashes, correspondent Tom Banse found one unusual story of survival. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:51:17 +0000 Tom Banse 13467 at http://nwpr.org Chimpanzee Sanctuary Just Barely Survives Kittitas Wildfire