Environment
With virtual fencing, ranchers can herd cows from a computer
Using GPS collars and solar-powered towers, Washington's first virtual fence keeps cattle penned but lets other wildlife wander free.
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WA state agencies fall short on federal relief reporting
Officials say staffing and spending deadlines impacted their ability to comply with federal aid monitoring rules.
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Nine months later, Whatcom County flood survivors await FEMA aid
The federal agency is failing to meet community needs in the wake of major disasters. Climate change isn't helping.
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Northwest Indigenous language school celebrates 25 years
After decades of national efforts to erase Native language and identity, the Oregon-based Northwest Indian Language Institute is helping students reclaim and preserve their roots.
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WA state delays watchdog reports on prisons, concerning advocates
Washington's prison oversight agency shelved half a dozen reports that were underway when its inaugural director departed last November.