Energy market for wood pellets globally threatens U.S. forests
Overseas markets could be harming forests in the U.S.
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Screening for deadly disease critical
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and an increase in cancer rates among people younger than 55 is highlighting the importance of screenings.
Critics ask governors to speak out against northwest pipeline expansion
Environmental groups want West Coast governors to speak out against the expansion of a gas pipeline in the region.
Tips for caregivers to avoid prescription drug interactions
People taking care of someone should take notice of their medications because interactions between drugs can have dire consequences.
Extreme heat prompts Pacific Northwest farmers to consider climate change mitigation
Hotter temperatures are changing the agricultural landscape in the Pacific Northwest, especially for iconic tree fruit growers.
Tips for guarding kids from online bigotry
It can be challenging for parents and caregivers to shield their children from bigotry and hatred online, but there are a few tips they can follow.
SCOTUS case could have far-reaching implications for unions
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington state could have big implications for labor unions and their ability to strike.
EPA issues water protection permits for Columbia River dams
The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop oil and other toxic chemical discharges into the Columbia River in Washington and Oregon.
Unions call for full NLRB funding before lame duck Congress ends
Labor unions are calling on Congress to fully fund the National Labor Relations Board before its lame duck session ends.
No corporate tax cuts without family tax relief, Democrats say
A group of U.S. House members said Congress should not pass corporate tax breaks unless it also expands tax credits for families.
