Fire officials say this year's wildfire season in Oregon and Washington could look a lot like last year’s: expensive and destructive.

It’s been nearly one week since the federal government ended all AmeriCorp grant programs in Washington state. Those programs offer services in education, public safety, and disaster relief.

The end of those programs also left AmeriCorp members with an uncertain future.

KUOW’s Noel Gasca spoke to one affected corp member.

The Trump administration's new Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, paid a visit to Eugene Thursday.

What does it mean to create an inclusive dance space?

That’s a question that one Eugene organization has been asking … and answering … for nearly 40 years. KLCC’s Sajina Shrestha explains…and before we begin, we wanted to let you know that one of the sources interviewed for this story has cerebral palsy. With her permission, we recorded a member of the KLCC staff reading her quotes to help make sure everyone can understand what she is saying.

On Sunday, the University of Oregon will name one of its residence halls in honor of the Yasuis. [Yah-SUE-ees]

KLCC’s Sajina Shrestha explains.

HOST LEDE: People gathered in Wenatchee for a May Day protest. They called for government accountability. N-W-P-B’s Renee Diaz has more.

Dozens of residents gathered at a recent forum for Medford School Board candidates. As Jefferson Public Radio's Jane Vaughan reports, the candidates made their case in preparation for the upcoming election.

Candidates for the Medford School Board made their case at a recent public forum. Dozens of residents gathered to hear from the candidates, who are competing for three seats in the May 20th election.

Hundreds of people gathered at Yakima’s Miller Park for a May Day event.

HOST: On May Day, hundreds of people marched through the streets of Yakima to demand justice, dignity and equality for all. N-W-P-B’s Johanna Bejarano [beh-hah-RAH-noh] reports.