Suquamish Tribe-focused curriculum is ready for Washington schools, U.S. Forest Service restructuring impacts research in the Northwest, and Pierce County’s Opioid Task Force disbands, leaving advocates in the lurch episode artwork

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Suquamish Tribe-focused curriculum is ready for Washington schools, U.S. Forest Service restructuring impacts research in the Northwest, and Pierce County’s Opioid Task Force disbands, leaving advocates in the lurch

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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… First, the Suquamish Tribe has unveiled a new social studies curriculum for neighboring public schools to use. It’s part of a statewide decades-long effort to teach Washington state students tribal history. Next, at least three research and development facilities in the Northwest are being considered for closure after US Forest Service restructuring. Scientists are working to continue long term research as they wait for answers. And finally, a group that’s been working for years to help address the opioid epidemic in Pierce County is being quietly shut down. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… First, the Suquamish Tribe has unveiled a new social studies curriculum for neighboring public schools to use. It’s part of a statewide decades-long effort to teach Washington state students tribal history. Next, at least three research and development facilities in the Northwest are being considered for closure after US Forest Service restructuring. Scientists are working to continue long term research as they wait for answers. And finally, a group that’s been working for years to help address the opioid epidemic in Pierce County is being quietly shut down.

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