Beluga whales are known as the "canaries of the sea" for their melodious songs but conservation groups are concerned one pod in Alaska could be render…
Alaska ranks 41st in the nation in terms of overall child well-being, according to the new 2024 Kids Count Data Bookfrom the Annie E. Casey …
By Taylor Kate Brown for Grist.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Alaska News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Serv…
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
By Matt Vasilogambros and Kevin Hardy for Stateline.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Jour…
Monday, October 7, 2024
California has set a goal to protect 30% of its land and waters by the year 2030, so the Ocean Protection Council is working on which waters should …
Monday, October 7, 2024
During this contentious election season, people may think rural and urban voters are hopelessly divided but experts said it is largely a myth…
As kids head back to school, experts have a few tips to get them back into a routine and make sure they're in good shape - physically and mentally…
Low reading and math scores at schools in Hawaii point to a need to further invest in public education, according to the 2024 Kids Count Data Book …
Conservation groups say the Hawaiian Islands are on the leading edge of the fight to preserve endangered birds, since climate change and habitat loss …
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The legal process for a person to change their name can feel complicated. A workshop in Boise walked people through it.
The Wrest Collective…
Monday, October 7, 2024
Election laws have been in the spotlight since 2020 - but despite the controversy, a new report finds many states have made election administration …
U.S. postal workers will rally across the country on Tuesday to bring attention to their working conditions. An Idaho postal worker helped start the …
Monday, October 7, 2024
By Denali Sagner for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Big Sky Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Servic…
Montana's Indigenous population is pushing back against efforts to limit ballot collection on tribal lands. Many members of the state's seven tribes …
Montana's expanded Medicaid program is set to expire next year. People who rely on it are calling on lawmakers for an extension but opponents argued …
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
A coalition of voting rights advocates in Nevada is voicing its opposition to Question 7 on this year's ballot, which would require Nevadans to …
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are aiming to appeal to labor groups on the campaign trail, especially in battleground …
Nevada is home to North America's largest lithium deposit, a needed metal for electric vehicle battery manufacturing. And while some argue EVs are …
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the logging of centuries-old trees on the Oregon coast. The Bureau of Land Management is moving …
Monday, October 7, 2024
It's been one year since the largest health care strike in U.S. history, and union members say they've seen changes since their 2023 victory…
A recent foodborne illness outbreak linked to deli meats is putting the spotlight on how these foods are regulated. The listeria outbreak in Boar's …
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
A diverse coalition of groups is opposing an initiative in Washington that could upend the state's push to make buildings greener and more efficient…
Monday, October 7, 2024
Struggling salmon and other fish species could benefit from an updated Northwest Forest Plan.
The U.S. Forest Service is set to release a draft …
Monday, October 7, 2024
By Claire Carlson for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Washington News Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collab…
Monday, October 7, 2024
A Wyoming committee has recommended a temporary bump in funding for public schools, while educators await a judge's decision on the state's broader …
A new federal proposal details which public lands across the West would be open to solar development. Wildlife advocates are glad to see that some - …
As the U.S. Postal Service continues to implement a long-term reform plan, rural customers in places such as Wyoming may pay the price. Following …
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