Northwest Public Radio

Northwest Public Radio serves as the public radio outlet for Washington State University. It is affiliated with several prominent organizations, including National Public Radio, Public Radio International, and American Public Media. The network operates 19 radio stations and 13 translators throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, extending its reach into parts of British Columbia as well. Listeners can enjoy a variety of programming, including news, talk shows, entertainment, classical music, jazz, and folk music. The station's content is divided into two primary streams: "NPR News" and "NPR & Classical Music," which feature overlapping broadcasts during key shows like Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition. Additionally, since November 2013, Northwest Public Radio has been home to a 24-hour jazz station, KJEM 89.9, which serves the Pullman and Moscow areas.

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Washington’s draft report on pumped storage hydropower finds ways to do less harm

4 days ago | nwpb.org | Courtney Flatt

Pumped storage hydropower has been around for decades. It acts as a battery and stores energy for when it’s needed on the grid. But Washington lawmakers wanted to know more about it. So, they asked for an informational study. The study, led by Washington State University, looked at issues and interests with pumped storage hydropower, including concerns with tribal cultural resources, wildlife and land. Now, a new draft report is out from the informational study.
Concejo de Richland apoya carta acerca de la participación de atletas transgénero en el deporte femenino

6 days ago | nwpb.org | Johanna Bejarano

En el sureste de Washington, el Concejo de Richland aprobó la firma de una carta sobre la participación de deportistas transgénero en el deporte femenino. El Concejo debatió la carta a petición de Jerrod MacPherson, administrador del condado de Benton. MacPherson envió un correo electrónico el mes pasado a los alcaldes de Richland, Kennewick, Pasco y West Richland, así como a los comisionados del condado de Franklin, solicitando su apoyo.
Richland City Council supports letter addressing transgender athletes' participation in girls' sports

6 days ago | nwpb.org | Johanna Bejarano

In southeastern Washington, the Richland City Council approved signing a letter addressing the participation of transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports.The council discussed the letter at the request of Jerrod MacPherson, a county administrator for Benton County. MacPherson emailed the mayors of Richland, Kennewick, Pasco and West Richland as well as the commissioners of Franklin county, asking for their support last month.
Washington transportation department implements speed cameras in work zones

1 week ago | nwpb.org | Lauren Gallup

Every year since 2020, the number of collisions on Washington highways in work zones has been rising. Between 2020 and 2024, it rose nearly 40%, from 1,149 to 1,607, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. One of the three main contributing factors to these crashes is speed. Speeding through these areas threatens drivers, their passengers and road construction workers trying to do their jobs.
New process could help recycle wind turbine blades

1 week ago | nwpb.org | Courtney Flatt

Lots of wind turbines built in the 1990s are getting old, which means their parts can end up in landfills. Researchers have discovered a process that could be used to recycle the giant blades – and repurpose the leftovers to create plastic. The process is simple, said Jinwen Zhang, a Washington State University professor and co-author of the paper, published in the journal Resources, Conservation and Recycling. First, they chop the massive blades into 2-inch blocks.
Phineas Pope, Author at Northwest Public Broadcasting

1 week 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
Bill to regulate, fine Washington landfills could soon become law

2 weeks ago | nwpb.org | Courtney Flatt

UPDATE 4/30/25:Second Substitute House Bill 1154 is headed to Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desk. The bill was delivered to the governor on April 23. That will mean the state Department of Ecology will sign off on landfill permits. That’s in addition to local health departments. Permits will still be issued by local health departments. But, the state can take over if it deems that local health departments aren’t doing their job monitoring landfills.
Farmer’s faith: Planting Northwest wheat, despite challenges

2 weeks ago | nwpb.org | Anna King

Inky black ravens light on newly seeded ground. Andy Juris is planting spring soft white wheat at an elevation of 3,000 feet outside of Bickleton, Washington. The crop will be harvested starting in August. Then, it’s bound for the Columbia River barges, out to Portland or Vancouver. It’ll then be sent upon the ocean for Japan, Korea or Taiwan. This type of wheat makes crackers, sponge cakes and cookies. But this is a crop planted on hope.
Pacific Northwest author’s new novel captures atmosphere of the region

3 weeks ago | nwpb.org | Lauren Gallup

On a gray, early spring morning, I drove to Steilacoom, Washington, to catch the ferry to Anderson Island. I boarded alongside the line of other cars and after parking, stepped out onto the deck of the boat. The ferry pushed off from the dock and rocked a little in the Puget Sound before steadying. I took this journey to the real Anderson Island to see from the water what inspired Northwest author Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum’s new novel, “Elita,” which was published earlier this year.
Why affordable housing providers say they’re facing an ‘existential’ crisis

4 weeks ago | nwpb.org | Susan Shain

Jeff Guyett was sitting at his computer last May when he opened an email from his insurance broker. It revealed his new premium: over $400,000 annually. More than double the year before. “I really didn’t even know how to respond at first,” Guyett said. “I was flabbergasted.” Guyett is the executive director of the Community Action Center in Pullman. His organization owns about 200 affordable housing units across Whitman County. For years, the agency broke even on them.