Jul 16th, 2008 · The U.S. military has relied heavily on National Guard and Reserve forces to meet the demands of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many of these troops are small-business owners. Congress is trying to alleviate their situation. reports from KPLU with Northwest News Network.
Jun 24th, 2008 · Record gas prices are taking a toll on law enforcement budgets. So, many agencies are getting creative in an effort to save money on fuel. Austin Jenkins reports from the Northwest News Network.
Dec 20th, 2006 · A drug company is claiming it has pioneered a treatment for curing addicts of their cravings. The treatment, called Prometa, is catching on. But some health professionals are worried that the marketing of the drug is ahead of the research needed to show that it's safe and effective. Austin Jenkins of the Northwest News Network reports.
Sep 23rd, 2006 · The federal government is spending $3.5 million this year to find and wipe out marijuana grown on public lands. The feds say the same groups growing the pot are often involved in other drug and criminal activity. Austen Jenkins of the Northwest News Network reports.
Sep 14th, 2006 · The Dodge Charger was a popular muscle car back in the 1960s and 1970s. Now reintroduced, police departments across the country are commissioning the latest model. Reporter Austin Jenkins of the Northwest News Network went on patrol with a good-guy who's driving a bad-guy car.
Aug 23rd, 2006 · In the arid American West, it's the job of the watermaster to referee water usage. During the hot and dry summer months, they are essentially water cops. Their job is to keep the peace among farmers whose livelihoods depend on a limited water supply. Austin Jenkins with the Northwest News Network recently went on patrol with a Watermaster in Washington State's Walla Walla basin. To many, the job confirms an old Western saying: "Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting."
Jul 21st, 2006 · Washington State's Mount St. Helens is re-opening to climbers. It's been closed for almost two years due to volcanic activity. Austin Jenkins of the Northwest News Network takes us on a preview hike.