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Critically acclaimed HBO series The Wire came to its close earlier this year; its fifth and final season was released on DVD on August 12. Creator David Simon talks about the show, his career, and the city of Baltimore.

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Mitch Berman from Wichita, Kansas. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station KMUW in Wichita.)

Scientists studying anthrax say they are making progress understanding the bacteria and developing new vaccines. But the field is much larger than it once was, and some wonder if that's wise or necessary.

In 1994, Rwanda was torn by murderous tribal violence. The Few Who Stayed: Defying Genocide in Rwanda, from American RadioWorks, focuses on those who sought to avert the mass slaughter.

July 2, 2019 — Frontier Days festitivities are kicking off in Willits this week, with the rodeo, parade, and fundraising that’s been a tradition since…

The president hosted members of Congress from both parties to discuss legislation on school safety and guns on Wednesday. NPR journalists have annotated a transcript of their remarks.

Sarah Grimes is the Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator for the Noyo Center for Marine Science in Fort Bragg, and this week she presented her 2019…

This month the Mendocino coast is celebrating the annual migration of California Grey Whales. I get really excited about seeing whales so I went on a…

The Mendocino County Economic Summit was held at Willits City Hall on Wednesday, February 1, and brought in a crowd of about 150 people including many…

June 29, 2020--Underneath the Willits Bypass on the 101, lies a 2,087 acre wetland oasis. Compared to the hot, dry air and dusty, golden mountain sides…