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Lead science writer for Washington State University, and author of Godforsaken Idaho, a collection of short stories, and the novel Daredevils.
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Quiet, please: Hatchery salmon raised amid noise are less likely to return to spawn

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By Shawn Vestal Verified, Gaby Clark Verified, Andrew Zinin Verified
| Phys.org Verified
Tule Fall Chinook salmon in the Lower Columbia River, such as those shown here, are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. A new study shows that hatchery-raised Tule Fall Chinooks that are raised in noisy environments are less likely to return from the ocean to spawn. Credit: Lance Koudele/U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Fish hatcheries are a critical part of the effort to restore salmon runs in the Pacific Northwest.
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Hospitality scholar Dipra Jha advances global tourism innovation in Tbilisi, Georgia

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By Sue McMurray, Carson College, Shawn Vestal Verified
| WSU Insider
Washington State University hospitality and tourism expert Dipra Jha recently traveled to Tbilisi, Georgia, to mentor participants in the Digital Tourism Ideathon hosted by Caucasus University. The event held June 4–5 brought together students, mentors, and industry professionals to learn about current trends in tourism, hospitality, and technology.
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WSU to host Thursday sendoff concerts for Washington Ambassadors of Music

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By Shawn Vestal Verified, Melissa Mayer, Levi McGarry
| WSU Insider
July 8, 2026 By Communications staff, Washington State University The Washington Ambassadors of Music Jazz Band is led by directors Stephen Pickard and Tony Paustian (photo by Michelle White/Washington State University). On Thursday morning, July 9, there will be a special concert behind Bryan Hall Theatre on the lawn as well as inside Kimbrough Concert Hall as part of the sendoff festivities for the Washington Ambassadors of Music program.
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