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Kaiser Permanente announces data breach affecting 13.4 million
That information includes IP address and search terms used in the company’s health encyclopedia. Continue Reading Kaiser Permanente announces data breach affecting 13.4 million
Nerves slippery for Washington’s Ski to Sea race
Cross country skiers line up at the start of the 2014 Ski to Sea race. (Credit: Courtney Flatt / Northwest News Network) Listen (Runtime 1:04) Read Snow-covered undulating trails will… Continue Reading Nerves slippery for Washington’s Ski to Sea race
Nimiipuu Health, National Guard hosting two free health clinics this month
People living in north Idaho will have access to free health clinics this month. Continue Reading Nimiipuu Health, National Guard hosting two free health clinics this month
Willow Center celebrates 25 years
There are limited resources specific for children grieving a loss. One of the few in the Inland Northwest is the Willow Center in Lewiston, Idaho.
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After years of negotiations, new government Hanford plan stirs up plans to treat radioactive waste
A 2021 aerial photo of Hanford’s 200 Area, which houses the tanks and under-construction Waste Treatment Plant, in southeast Washington. (Credit: U.S. Department of Energy) Listen (Runtime 1:01) Read There… Continue Reading After years of negotiations, new government Hanford plan stirs up plans to treat radioactive waste
Washington Legislature poised to get big makeover in 2024 elections. Here’s why.
By: Jeanie Lindsay, Northwest News Network People running for office in Washington will begin submitting official paperwork next week to get on the ballot – and an unusually high number… Continue Reading Washington Legislature poised to get big makeover in 2024 elections. Here’s why.
WA ban on high-capacity gun magazines will stay in place as court battle continues
By: Jeanie Lindsay, Northwest News Network The sale of high-capacity gun magazines will remain illegal in Washington state while a court fight over the ban continues to play out. That’s… Continue Reading WA ban on high-capacity gun magazines will stay in place as court battle continues
WSU, UI students join protests of U.S. support to Israel
Students in the Inland Northwest this week joined growing antiwar protests at schools across the country. Continue Reading WSU, UI students join protests of U.S. support to Israel
ACLU impugnaría sistema electoral del distrito escolar de Sunnyside
La Junta del Distrito Escolar de Sunnyside podría ser la próxima jurisdicción en enfrentarse a una demanda por violar la Ley del Derecho al Voto del Estado de Washington. Un grupo notificó al Distrito que el sistema electoral diluye el voto latino y, si esto no se corrige, el Distrito podría terminar en los tribunales. Continue Reading ACLU impugnaría sistema electoral del distrito escolar de Sunnyside
Bibliotecas de Yakima celebran el Día de los niños y los libros
Las Bibliotecas del Valle de Yakima celebrarán el Día de los niños y los libros el sábado 27 de abril. El evento fomenta el multiculturalismo, los idiomas y la lectura, al tiempo que promueve la importancia y el bienestar de la infancia. Continue Reading Bibliotecas de Yakima celebran el Día de los niños y los libros
Trabajadores del campo marchan por mejores condiciones laborales
Trabajadores del campo se reunieron en abril durante su Marcha Anual. Caminaron en apoyo de los trabajadores del sector de las flores, reclamando mejores condiciones de trabajo en los campos. Continue Reading Trabajadores del campo marchan por mejores condiciones laborales
More grizzlies coming to the North Cascades
Grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park. (Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) Listen (Runtime 0:58) Read Grizzly bears will be brought into Washington’s North Cascades. After more than 30 years… Continue Reading More grizzlies coming to the North Cascades
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