People in tribal correctional centers across Washington are starting to receive more coordinated and culturally appropriate reentry support.

Spokane Public Radio’s Eliza Billingham reports how an eastern Washington tribe is creating those benefits.

The destructive Emerald Ash Borer beetle has been increasing its range in the U.S. for decades. After being found near Forest Grove in 2022, it’s now in five Oregon counties. The beetle is coming for Oregon Ash trees, but as KLCC’s Karen Richards reports, scientists and residents can help soften the blow.

A Tacoma nonprofit that supports the Asia and Pacific Islander population has a new building.

A Tacoma nonprofit that serves the Asia and Pacific Islander population now has a new, permanent home.

More from KNKX Arts and Culture Reporter Freddy Monares.

In Eugene, a traditional Mexican folk dance is helping many Latine [La-tee-nay] kids to connect with their culture. For Hispanic Heritage Month, KLCC’s Sajina Shrestha followed a local Ballet Folklorico [folk-low-rii-ko] group to learn more.

A dire mystery has the Umpqua [UMP-kwah] Valley Audubon [AH-duh-BON] Society asking the public for help: vast numbers of the migratory birds, Vaux’s [“voxes”] Swifts, have disappeared. The hanging questions are: Why? And where have the swifts gone? KLCC’s Brian Bull reports.

Families were flung across the Rogue Valley, and the country, after the 2020 Almeda Fire.

The Klamath Tribes say a federal proposal would violate their water rights. JPR’s Emma J Nelson reports

The community of Blue River was devastated by the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire. A lot of work has been done to bring back essentials, including a fire station, post office, medical clinic and library. But, five years later, the town’s only store is still not open. KLCC’s Rachael McDonald has more.

It’s estimated that around 34,000 adults in the U-S currently live with A-L-S. That’s according to data from the National A-L-S Registry. Among the many challenges that come with the diagnosis, finding accessible housing can be difficult. That issue is being addressed by a local nonprofit. N-W-P-B’s Phineas Pope reports.