Friday, November 20, 2009
State's Uninsured to Hit a Million
The recent health care debate in Washington D.C. has been filled with political rhetoric. But closer to home, the issue is much more stark. A new report from the Washington Insurance Commissioner's office shows the number of people without health insurance is growing at an alarming rate, and at a huge cost. KUOW's Ruby de Luna reports. More »
Friday, November 20, 2009
Dorn Wants Delay in Graduation Requirements
Randy Dorn plans to ask the Washington State Legislature to delay high school graduation requirements in math and science. Dorn is State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He announced his request in Seattle Thursday. KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher reports. More »
Friday, November 20, 2009
Idaho Game Commission Extends the State's Wolf Season
Hunters in Idaho will be allowed to shoot wolves in most parts of the state for an extra three months. Idaho's Fish and Game Commission Thursday extended the state's wolf season through next March. Inland Northwest Correspondent Doug Nadvornick reports from the commission meeting in Coeur d'Alene. More »
Friday, November 20, 2009
A North Idaho Agricultural Research Center Faces Closure
Northwest colleges and universities have been tightening their belts in this tough economy. Some are dropping degree programs and refocusing their basic fields of study. But the University of Idaho is proposing cuts even in places that go to the core of its agricultural mission as a land–grant institution. Within the next few weeks, the university expects to announce whether it's closing three agricultural research facilities. Inland Northwest Correspondent Doug Nadvornick reports advocates believe it's a short sighted strategy that will hurt Idaho's economy. More »
Friday, November 20, 2009
Hundreds Sound Off on Proposed Idaho Nuclear Plant
Residents of southwest Idaho appear sharply divided over a proposed new nuclear power plant near the Oregon–Idaho border. Thursday night, around 250 people filled a high school auditorium for an initial public hearing on the project. Regional Correspondent Tom Banse reports from Payette, Idaho More »
Friday, November 20, 2009
Much-Discussed 'Nuclear Renaissance' Slow to Arrive
For several years now, energy experts have been predicting a nuclear renaissance in this country. But that's not materializing very quickly. In Idaho, an energy developer is now on his third proposed site for a new commercial nuclear power plant. Thursday night, in Payette, Idaho, people traveled hours to express their feelings at an initial public hearing. Opinions on the nuclear option were sharply divided. Correspondent Tom Banse reports from Payette County on the Oregon–Idaho border. More »
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Holmes Backs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
Incoming Seattle city attorney Peter Holmes says he's still stunned by his election victory over incumbent Tom Carr. One area where Holmes hopes to bring change is in the city's attitudes toward marijuana enforcement. Holmes says he has no plans to charge anyone with simple marijuana possession. And he's supporting a state bill to decriminalize small amounts of pot altogether. More »
Thursday, November 19, 2009
School Board Redraws Attendance Lines
The Seattle School Board has approved new attendance boundaries for all its schools. Board members passed the student assignment plan unanimously last night. More »
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Lawmakers to Receive Revenue Forecasts
Today State lawmakers in Oregon and Washington will get the latest look at their state's financial picture. In Oregon, it's the final update before voters weigh in on a pair of budget–balancing tax measures in January. More »
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Spokane Schools Move Away From Letter Grades
This week, school teachers in Spokane are meeting with parents to talk about students' fall grades. What's different this year, for grades four through six anyway, is that the traditional letter grades are gone. They've been replaced by a more comprehensive system of measuring student progress. More »
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