Phineas Pope

Des Moines, Pullman

Host and Reporter at Northwest Public Broadcasting

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Pickleball in Moscow: staying in shape and connected

1 week ago | nwpb.org | Phineas Pope

In Moscow, Idaho, Jim Craig says he thinks people are drawn to one particular sport because all you have to do is show up and play. “We’re a bunch of old people, we all get together, we play, we get tired, we go sit in the stands and we rest, and we tell each other all our medical problems,” he said with a laugh. Craig is talking about pickleball — a sport which has been gaining popularity for years. The Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SIFA) says it’s the fastest growing sport in America.
How can you attract pollinators to your garden?

2 weeks ago | nwpb.org | Phineas Pope

It’s springtime — which means you’re likely to see bumble bees buzzing around, hard at work pollinating. But what attracts pollinators like bees to a garden? And what sorts of pollinators can you find in the Northwest? “We have a good variety of bumble bees, large variety of different types of beetles,” Ellen Miller, the vice president of the Washington State Beekeepers Association, said. When you hear the word “pollinators,” you might immediately think of bumble bees.
Unpacked: Wenatchee nonprofit teaches lowrider bike building, culture

3 weeks ago | nwpb.org | Phineas Pope |Renee Diaz

By: Phineas Pope and Reneé DiazPhineas Pope: In Wenatchee, a nonprofit is steering at risk teens away from gang involvement with bikes. NWPB’s Reneé Diaz reported this story and joins me now to discuss more. Can you describe a lowrider bike for those who might not be familiar? Reneé Diaz: Lowrider bikes are customizable bikes. They have long banana shaped seats and high handlebars, which allows riders to bike low to the ground. They’re like a more affordable version of a lowrider car.
May Day protests held throughout the Northwest

1 month ago | nwpb.org | Johanna Bejarano |Phineas Pope |Renee Diaz

By Johanna Bejarano, Renee Diaz and Phineas Pope https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/050225_JB_MP3_MayDay-in-Yakima_WRAP.mp3May Day in YakimaIn Yakima, hundreds gathered at Miller Park for a May Day event. A rally and a march were held, which brought together families, workers and advocates. It commemorated International Workers’ Day, but people also expressed dissatisfaction with the Trump administration.
Phineas Pope, Author at Northwest Public Broadcasting

1 month ago | nwpb.org | Phineas Pope

In high school classrooms and on college campuses, students learn about the U.S. system of governance and the country’s political history. This November, some get to make their voice heard in those systems for the first time as voters. In the Northwest, the issues driving some of these voters vary; from social issues to economics to housing. Still, others are choosing
Unpacking the intersection of health care and religion

2 months ago | nwpb.org | Phineas Pope

Phineas Pope: Tracy Simmons is the executive director of Favs News, a digital journalism startup covering religion. She’s also a professor of journalism at Washington State University and joins me now. Would you talk a bit about Favs News? What is it? What is religion reporting? Tracy Simmons: Favs News is an online publication that I started, actually 13 years ago, which is kind of crazy to think about. And we cover religion and ethics in the Inland Northwest through news and commentary.
Unpacked: Addressing homelessness in Walla Walla

2 months ago | nwpb.org | Phineas Pope |Susan Shain

By Phineas Pope and Susan ShainPhineas Pope: Walla Walla County has found permanent housing for 74% of the people who exited its homeless services system. That’s data from the last fiscal year, according to the Washington Department of Commerce. And it’s nearly twice the rate of the state as a whole. NWPB’s Susan Shain joins me now from Walla Walla to discuss more. What’s the key to the success in Walla Walla?
Unpacking Washington bills: Bargaining on AI in the workplace

Mar 5, 2025 | nwpb.org | Phineas Pope |Lauren Gallup

By Phineas Pope and Lauren GallupPhineas Pope: In Washington State, decisions on the use of technology in the workplace have been made by management for public workers. That’s been the case for over 20 years. But now, some lawmakers want to pass an exemption that would allow public sector employees to bargain on one broad and ever changing technology – artificial intelligence. NWPB’s Lauren Gallup has been reporting from Tacoma and joins me now.
Throughout the school year, one group learns about the basics of quilting

Jan 29, 2025 | nwpb.org | Phineas Pope

On a Saturday morning at the 1912 Center in Moscow, Idaho, a small group of people were working on sewing curved quilt pieces. Palouse Patchers, a local nonprofit, offers a beginner course in quilting that runs the length of the school year.Curved piecing, the technique the group was working on, is considered more advanced. That’s why it’s saved for the fifth month of the class, said Tonia Green, the coordinator for the beginner quilting group.
Unpacking Senate Bill 5041: Unemployment benefits for striking workers

Jan 16, 2025 | nwpb.org | Phineas Pope |Lauren Gallup

By Phineas Pope and Lauren GallupPhineas Pope: When workers go on strike in Washington state, they don’t earn any money. But a new piece of legislation could change that. NWPB’s Lauren Gallup is here to discuss. So, Lauren, what are some of the key takeaways from Senate Bill 5041? How would it change current policies for striking workers?