http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcasts.htm The news as aired on Spokane Public Radio en-us 2008 Spokane Public Radio http://www.kpbx.org/rss/images/radioman.jpg http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcasts.htm 144 162 The news as read on Spokane Public Radio The news as read on Spokane Public Radio Spokane Public Radio Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org clean kpbx, ksfc http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=303863246 kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120208_1200_BPA_Wind_power.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120208_1200_BPA_Wind_power.mp3 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio The Bonneville Power Administratio has offered a solution for its dispute with wind energy producers. The Bonneville Power Administratio has offered a solution for its dispute with wind energy producers. BPA's offer of compensation is not appeasing wind developers. Rob Manning reporting. 0:54 Rob Manning News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120208_0730_Prop8_Northwest.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120208_0730_Prop8_Northwest.mp3 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Tuesday's ruling overturning California's ban on same-sex marriage is not expected to affect similar laws in other states. Tuesday's ruling overturning California's ban on same-sex marriage is not expected to affect similar laws in other states. Oregon and Idaho also have voter-approved amendments against gay marriage. But Washington lawmakers are poised to send Governor Chris Gregoire a measure allowing gays and lesbians to marry. Chris Lehman reporting. 0:55 Chris Lehman News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120208_0645_police_reform.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120208_0645_police_reform.mp3 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:45:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio The council unanimously approved a police reform resolution Monday night that includes thirteen recommendations for the police department. The council unanimously approved a police reform resolution Monday night that includes thirteen recommendations for the police department. Paige Browning reporting. 1:41 Paige Browning News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120208_0630_rural_water.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120208_0630_rural_water.mp3 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Spokane County is looking at how it can reevaluate existing standards for water supplies for rural development. Spokane County is looking at how it can reevaluate existing standards for water supplies for rural development. Steve Jackson reporting. 1:43 Steve Jackson News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120207_1445_Nuclear_waste.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120207_1445_Nuclear_waste.mp3 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:45:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio And now we turn to the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in southeast Washington. And now we turn to the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in southeast Washington. Over the last two years we've brought you numerous stories about high-level whistleblowers at the site's nuclear waste treatment plant. It's one of the largest environmental cleanup projects on earth. Now, yet another top expert there is risking his career to speak openly. He states the plant's vessels and pipes - as they're designed now - will leak radioactive waste within their planned lifespan. Anna King reporting. 3:34 Anna King News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120203_0830_medical_expenses_cap.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120203_0830_medical_expenses_cap.mp3 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Out-of-pocket medical expenses are crushing some Washington families - even though they have health insurance. Out-of-pocket medical expenses are crushing some Washington families - even though they have health insurance. A key legislative committee voted Thursday to place an overall cap on how much a family would have to pay each year. Austin Jenkins reporting. 0:57 Austin Jenkins News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120203_0730_Hecla_lawsuit.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120203_0730_Hecla_lawsuit.mp3 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio The company that owns the troubled Lucky Friday Mine in north Idaho is now the subject of a new round of investigations. The company that owns the troubled Lucky Friday Mine in north Idaho is now the subject of a new round of investigations. Only these don't come from the mine safety inspectors. They're from the company's own investors. One group is even suing for what it calls "fraudulent conduct." Jessica Robinson reporting. 0:57 Jessica Robinson News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120202_1220_samesex_marriage.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120202_1220_samesex_marriage.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:20:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio The battle to allow gay marriage in Washington has cleared a major hurdle. The battle to allow gay marriage in Washington has cleared a major hurdle. The Washington State Senate voted Wednesday night to approve same-sex marriage. The vote was 28 to 21. Four Republicans voting with the majority. Austin Jenkins reporting. 2:56 Austin Jenkins News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120202_1215_City_council_marijuana.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120202_1215_City_council_marijuana.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:15:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio The Spokane city council has decided to approve a resolution that endorses a request by Governor Gregoire to the federal government that marijuana be reclassified as a drug with medicinal use. The Spokane city council has decided to approve a resolution that endorses a request by Governor Gregoire to the federal government that marijuana be reclassified as a drug with medicinal use. Steve Jackson reporting. 1:38 Steve Jackson News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120202_1210_domestic_partnerships_marriage.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120202_1210_domestic_partnerships_marriage.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:10:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Wednesday night the Washington State Senate voted in support of a same-sex marriage. Wednesday night the Washington State Senate voted in support of a same-sex marriage. Gay and lesbian citizens around the state support the idea, but for some, wedding bells don't sound so appealing. Paige Browning reporting. 2:39 Paige Browning News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120202_0830_leaded_fuel.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120202_0830_leaded_fuel.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio The United States banned leaded gasoline in 1995. The United States banned leaded gasoline in 1995. But thousands of airplanes in the Northwest still run on leaded fuel - and send toxic lead into the air when they do. John Ryan reporting. 1:40 John Ryan News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120202_0730_Taliban_negotations.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120202_0730_Taliban_negotations.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Negotiations to release an Idaho soldier in Taliban captivity will be a long and slow process. Negotiations to release an Idaho soldier in Taliban captivity will be a long and slow process. That's according to Middle East experts following peace talks about Afghanistan. News reports over the weekend suggested negotiations over a ceasefire had broken down. Jessica Robinson reporting. 1:14 Jessica Robinson News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120202_0730_police_commission.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120202_0730_police_commission.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Spokane's city council decided Monday night that it's time to implement a use-of-force commission. Spokane's city council decided Monday night that it's time to implement a use-of-force commission. Paige Browning reporting. 1:07 Paige Browning News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120131_0830_washington_credit_rating.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120131_0830_washington_credit_rating.mp3 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Two credit rating agencies have delivered a warning to the State of Washington to get its financial house in order. Two credit rating agencies have delivered a warning to the State of Washington to get its financial house in order. The ratings agencies lowered the outlook for Washington state debt, citing the magnitude of the budget shortfall. Tom Banse reporting. 0:52 Tom Banse News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120130_1215_wedding_discrmination.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120130_1215_wedding_discrmination.mp3 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:15:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Washington appears poised to become the seventh state in the nation to allow gay marriage. Washington appears poised to become the seventh state in the nation to allow gay marriage. Backers say they have the votes in the legislature. The law would exempt churches that oppose same-sex marriage. But not wedding-related businesses. Critics of gay marriage warn it will lead to a flurry of lawsuits alleging discrimination. But Washington law already requires that these businesses serve same-sex couples. Austin Jenkins reporting. 4:34 Austin Jenkins News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120127_1210_Homeless_count.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120127_1210_Homeless_count.mp3 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:10:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio The annual Spokane homeless count occurred Thursday as part of a statewide effort. The annual Spokane homeless count occurred Thursday as part of a statewide effort. Homeless individuals and families were asked to show up to one of multiple locations for the point-in-time count. For the first year ever, Spokane's homeless had more reason to attend than just the tally. Paige Browning reporting. 2:22 Paige Browning News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120127_1205_AdSend.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120127_1205_AdSend.mp3 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:05:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna and Facebook are teaming up to sue a company that they say targets Facebook users with illegal spam. Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna and Facebook are teaming up to sue a company that they say targets Facebook users with illegal spam. Amy Radil reporting. 2:43 Amy Radil News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120126_0830_dental_plan.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120126_0830_dental_plan.mp3 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Even though most of us know we should go to the dentist... Even though most of us know we should go to the dentist... Too many of us don't. Nearly 50 million Americans live in areas without enough dentists. That means a lot of people are skipping their annual cleaning. A recent study from the Washington State Health Association showed that severe toothaches are the number one people without insurance end up in the emergency room. Some State legislators say the answer is a new kind of dental provider. But, a professional organization that represents dentists in Washington is against it. Lesley McClurg reporting. 4:28 Lesley McClurg News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120125_1645_Idaho_jobloss.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120125_1645_Idaho_jobloss.mp3 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:45:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Across the Northwest, government agencies and schools have laid off thousands of workers. Across the Northwest, government agencies and schools have laid off thousands of workers. Just like corporate downsizing, those public sector job losses have a human and an economic impact. In this next segment, we're going to hear reports about this from all three Northwest states. We begin with Idaho. Emilie Ritter Saunders reporting. 1:55 Emilie Ritter Saunders News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120125_0830_mining_jobs.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120125_0830_mining_jobs.mp3 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio They say the days when you could go from high school to a high-paying, blue collar job are long gone. They say the days when you could go from high school to a high-paying, blue collar job are long gone. But there are places in the Northwest where those days still exist - that is, if you're willing to work a mile underground. For gold and silver miners, it looks like boom times right now. Rising salaries, more job opportunities... Even a recent layoff in North Idaho doesn't look like other layoffs. Jessica Robinson reporting. 4:29 Jessica Robinson News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120125_0730_marijauna_proposal.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120125_0730_marijauna_proposal.mp3 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Spokane's city council will vote on a resolution to support Governor Gregoire's letter to the Federal Government concerning marijuana. Spokane's city council will vote on a resolution to support Governor Gregoire's letter to the Federal Government concerning marijuana. Steve Jackson reporting. 1:28 Steve Jackson News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120124_1453_Pipeline.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20120124_1453_Pipeline.mp3 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:53:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio The Department of Energy is starting work on a plan to build a 30-mile natural gas pipline to the Hanford Nuclear Reservation's waste treatment plant. The Department of Energy is starting work on a plan to build a 30-mile natural gas pipline to the Hanford Nuclear Reservation's waste treatment plant. The announcement Monday includes few details but the pipeline would likely go under the Columbia River. Anna King reporting. 0:49 Anna King News from Spokane Public Radio