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Homicides in Clearwater, Nez Perce Counties possibly tied to Boise inmate escape
This image provided by Boise Police Department shows Nicholas Umphenour (left), who has been identified by police as the man suspected of shooting corrections officers at a Boise hospital in… Continue Reading Homicides in Clearwater, Nez Perce Counties possibly tied to Boise inmate escape
A return after seven decades: Inside the Yakama Nation’s elk hunt on the Hanford Reach
A group of elk runs from Yakama Nation hunters on the Hanford Reach National Monument in December 2023. (Credit: Star Diavolikis / Yakama Nation) Listen (Runtime 3:50) Read A video… Continue Reading A return after seven decades: Inside the Yakama Nation’s elk hunt on the Hanford Reach
Pullman Montessori could lose accreditation following complaints of alleged student safety issues, retaliation threats
A Pullman charter school could lose its accreditation. This story was written in collaboration with Emily Pearce at the Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Continue Reading Pullman Montessori could lose accreditation following complaints of alleged student safety issues, retaliation threats
Juez aprueba nuevos mapas de distritos legislativos de WA
Un juez federal determinó que este, con algunas adecuaciones, será el nuevo mapa de distritos legislativos de Washington. (Crédito: Imagen tomada de documentos judiciales). LEA Por: Jeanie Lindsey, Northwest News… Continue Reading Juez aprueba nuevos mapas de distritos legislativos de WA
Nuevos equipos de fútbol de Tri-Cities aspiran promover el talento regional
Futbolistas de todo el centro de Washington compitieron recientemente en Tri-Cities por un lugar en los equipos semiprofesionales recién llegados a la región. Estuvimos en los tryouts. Continue Reading Nuevos equipos de fútbol de Tri-Cities aspiran promover el talento regional
Art exhibit showcases the beauty of the mighty Columbia
Hat Rock, 2022, acrylic on panel, by Erik Sandgren (American, b. 1952) is on display at the Maryhill Museum until Nov. 15. (Courtesy: Maryhill Museum) Listen (Runtime 0:56) Read The… Continue Reading Art exhibit showcases the beauty of the mighty Columbia
Pullman Regional Hospital announces three new residents
Three new medical residents will be joining Pullman Regional Hospital’s Family Medicine program in June. Continue Reading Pullman Regional Hospital announces three new residents
Spring snowpack levels in North Idaho lowest in 40 years
Erin Whorton, a hydrologist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, measures snow on South Cascade Glacier in Washington. (Credit: Erin Whorton / NRCS) Listen (Runtime :58) Read The snowpack in… Continue Reading Spring snowpack levels in North Idaho lowest in 40 years
Judge approves WA’s new legislative district maps after court battle over Latino voting rights
By: Jeanie Lindsey, Northwest News Network A federal judge has finally determined what legislative district boundaries will look like in central Washington. It comes after months of legal back and… Continue Reading Judge approves WA’s new legislative district maps after court battle over Latino voting rights
City says ordinance affecting unhoused residents to remain in effect
Unhoused residents in Clarkston, Washington, are waiting to hear from the city. On March 7th, the attorney representing them requested modifications to an ordinance limiting where and for how long homeless people can camp. Continue Reading City says ordinance affecting unhoused residents to remain in effect
Contaminated wells near Yakima Training Center getting filter fix from the Army
U.S. Army Soldiers with the Washington National Guard fire an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer at a direct fire range during annual training at the Yakima Training Center. (Credit: Staff… Continue Reading Contaminated wells near Yakima Training Center getting filter fix from the Army
UI memorial garden to come this summer
Architecture students Jackson Wiedenfeld (left) and Harper Drake (right) take measurements at the future site of the Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial on the University of Idaho campus. (Credit: Lauren… Continue Reading UI memorial garden to come this summer
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