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Biocultural families: Study centers Indigenous priorities in connections to environment
Study reflects the concept of “two-eyed seeing,” which combines Indigenous and Westerns ways of approaching the natural world.
WSU’s Good Samaritan Fund eases veterinary costs for Spokane family after fire
A Spokane family whose barn, chicken house, and pasture were destroyed in the Old Trails Fire no longer has to shoulder the cost of lifesaving surgery for their miniature horse, Dudley.
WSU Extension hosts wildfire relief drive for horses and pets
WSU Extension and Spokane County 4-H are hosting a horse tack and equipment giveaway from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, and collecting pet food and cleaning supplies for SpokAnimal through Aug. 11.
Model could help communities set effective subsidies for wildfire mitigation
WSU researchers developed formulas to evaluate the effectiveness of subsidies in persuading homeowners to prepare for wildfires.
WSU experts available to discuss wildfires
As wildfires affect communities across the Pacific Northwest, WSU researchers and Extension specialists are available to discuss wildfire risks, preparedness, and recovery.
WSU study: Working from home doesn’t guarantee breastfeeding success
Research challenges conventional wisdom, showing that stay-at-home mothers and those who work remotely face obstacles in sustaining breastfeeding.
New tool can help utilities prepare for extreme weather
As the Spokane region grapples with devastating wildfires, a new WSU tool could help utilities prepare the power grid for future extreme weather events.
WSU statement on Washington State Supreme Court decision in the Sam Martinez Case
The Washington State Supreme Court issued a 5 to 4 decision allowing the lawsuit over the 2019 tragedy involving Sam Martinez to move forward to a possible trial.
Wondering about tomorrow’s air quality? Check WSU’s new interactive tool
The AIRPACT6 tool can provide targeted 72‑hour forecasts for particulate matter and ozone levels, among other data.
Computer scientists design NosyNeighbor — a cyberattack to prevent cyberattacks
WSU researchers use a side-channel attack to identify weaknesses in complex, time-sensitive systems such as airplane navigation and anti-lock braking in cars.
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