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Public media by and for the Northwest from WSU's @MurrowCollege. We're dedicated to bringing you news + music programs that engage, enlighten and entertain.
Pullman, WA
Joined May 2010
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🖥️ Visit to find the latest NW news and to live stream all programs 📻 Listen to NWPB on the radio 📺 Watch NWPB on TV Follow our other social media channels: FB: IG: LinkedIn:
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Protestors in the Tri-Cities want to keep children from attending drag shows, even as supporters say family-friendly drag shows have been happening for years. Now the protests have escalated to vandalism and a death threat. Reported by Johanna Bejarano:
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Lauren Paterson's latest report on what's happening at North Idaho College is on @NPR today. Listen to the full story here: @misslolomarie
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As the climate changes rapidly, researchers want to make clean energy developments less expensive and easier to build. In the Northwest, @courtneyflatt reports offshore wind power could be critical, but it faces major obstacles. #ClimateAcrossAmerica
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An important wildlife corridor – and a key access point for cross-country skiers – could be parceled out and developed. But @courtneyflatt reports the Methow Conservancy is keeping it open to the public. Full story:
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Huerta was the keynote speaker for Farmworker's Awareness Week. Lauren Paterson (@misslolomarie) reports that at 92, Huerta continues to advocate for the rights of farmworkers, women and people of color.
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@Rachel_M_Sun reports local pharmacists are saying they’re worried about their businesses and the future of rural health care as more insurance providers add mail order pharmacy requirements.
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150 years ago, Sergei Rachmaninoff was born (April 1, 1873.) He dealt with depression his whole life ... but his is a success story. Enjoy this piece from the NWPB archives, where Anjuli Dodhia explores Rachmaninoff's relationship with depression:
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Get ready for NWPB's Explore Together/Exploremos Juntos event in the Tri-Cities! This event features interactive activities that will spark your child's creativity and problem-solving skills. Learn more and register here:
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Tacoma Art Museum Workers United met with the museum’s board of trustees last Friday, but the board has not yet announced a decision on if it will recognize the museum workers’ union. Full story reported by @TheLaurenGallup:
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Are you coming? Join Northwest Public Broadcasting TOMORROW at @KenworthyPAC for a sneak peek of the NOVA film "Weathering the Future" as well as a screening of a new, documentary short from NWPB — all followed by a live panel discussion. Register now!
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Central Washington farmworkers and their families need more smoke safety information, accessible childcare and other resources to be prepared for future smoke events. Full story reported by Johanna Bejarano (@jpbejaranob):
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Tomorrow! Come to the Murrow Symposium on WSU's Pullman campus or join virtually at 10 a.m. to hear Anna King discuss how she created and reported out the story of one of the largest cattle swindles in U.S. history. Learn more here:
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Organizers say the demonstration is in protest of the state legislature's lack of commitment to funding higher education and are pushing for more counseling, student supports, pay equity for part time staff and a path to cost-free college. More details:
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The report from the Idaho Legislature's Office of Performance Evaluations estimates that 33,000 people in Idaho rely on direct care workers, and only 23,000 people are doing the job. Story reported by @Rachel_M_Sun:
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Lea la historia completa realizada por Johanna Bejarano:
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Environmental advocates claim the agency, “does not adequately engage those with Limited English Proficiency” and refers to Spanish-speaking communities. But, YRCAA says it has taken action to serve those populations. Reporting by Johanna Bejarano:
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North Idaho College has been warned by its accreditation agency, NWCCU, that the actions of the NIC Board of Trustees has destabilized the college, eroded public faith and jeopardized the school’s future. Full report by Lauren Paterson (@misslolomarie):
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