For older renters, Western WA’s housing boom can sow insecurity After three forced moves, with a fourth on the horizon, the threat of homelessness looms for one couple amid a daunting housing market. by Josh Cohen / June 13, 2024
Opinion How the coronavirus changed Washington state’s economy While some of Washington's industries are thriving, others are still in a tailspin. by Lisa Brown / March 9, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS One year in, there’s an emotional toll from reporting on COVID-19 A reporter reflects on the relationships she’s built with sources amid chaos and uncertainty. by Hannah Weinberger / March 9, 2021
Opinion Jay Inslee’s racial equity agenda must include gun control Gun violence is a public health crisis in communities of color, and the Second Amendment has roots in slavery. by Clyde W. Ford / March 8, 2021
Politics Federal money to SpaceX may hurt public broadband efforts in WA Critics say money went to untested and unproven technology. Meanwhile, public agencies say it now will be harder for them to access broadband funding. by Melissa Santos / March 8, 2021
Politics WA looking at ranked-choice voting among election reform ideas Months after the 2020 election, lawmakers are considering a slew of election-related proposals. by Hannah Krieg / March 8, 2021 / Updated on Monday, March 8 at 8:13 a.m.
Environment Zebra mussels on Marimo moss balls are causing an emergency in WA If the tiny mussel established itself here, it would create over $100 million worth of damage each year to dams, agriculture, salmon and more. by Hannah Weinberger / March 5, 2021 / Updated at 11:05 a.m. on March 8, 2021
Politics Prescription prices could push Washington state into the drug business Responding to federal inaction on pharmaceutical costs, lawmakers appear poised to give the state broad authority to buy or make generic drugs. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / March 5, 2021
Opinion What it takes to recycle foam blocks in Seattle A city proud of its sustainability should be ashamed of how many tons of the stuff end up in the landfill every year. by Samantha Allen / March 5, 2021
Equity Why diversity is important among WA doctors and health care providers For marginalized communities, a trusting relationship with their health care provider increases the likelihood of better outcomes. by Jen Dev / March 5, 2021
Culture ArtSEA: A visit to Seattle’s buzziest, busiest art gallery The Free Little Art Gallery on Queen Anne applies the “take a book, leave a book” approach to handcrafted miniature art. (Daniel Spils) by Brangien Davis / March 4, 2021
News How virtual school is straining the mental health of WA students Are the kids all right? Counselors and legislators want to know. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / March 4, 2021 / Updated at 3:25 p.m. on March 5
Culture Two Northwest explorers helped us understand the Earth's poles A pair of recent books shed light on the lives of James Cook and Charles Wilkes. Both helped unlock secrets of the world and its climate. by Knute Berger / March 4, 2021
Opinion Seattle and all of Washington must extend the eviction moratorium Residential tenants aren’t the only ones who need it. Small businesses and nonprofits do, too. by Katie Wilson / March 3, 2021
News Family and friends wonder why Seattle police killed Derek Hayden In interviews, the man’s closest friends say he was beloved and question whether he needed to die. by David Kroman / March 3, 2021 / Updated: March 3 at 1:45 p.m.
Environment Why Salish Sea researchers are targeting superbugs in marine mammals Harbor seals and porpoises in the Salish Sea experience antibiotic-resistant bacteria differently, pointing to worrying implications for orcas. by Hannah Weinberger / March 3, 2021
News Private prison ban could limit ICE detention in the Pacific Northwest The recent cancellation of ICE contracts and possible action from the Washington state Legislature could curtail detention in the near future. by Lilly Fowler / March 2, 2021
Opinion How parks can better serve Puget Sound during times of crisis Japan’s ‘disaster parks,’ which double as sites of recreation and disaster preparedness, offer a model for our own region. by Rubén Casas / March 2, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS Meet our new columnist writing in search of a better Seattle Crosscut opinion columnist Samantha Allen shares her approach to reporting on the future of an imperfect city. by Samantha Allen / March 2, 2021
Environment Digital maps show how climate change’s impact in WA isn’t equal From floods to wildfires, mapping programs in Cascadia are showing scientists which communities face higher risk. by Peter Fairley / March 1, 2021
Equity The model minority myth hurts Asian Americans seeking health care Grouping Asian Americans together hide many disparities in health data. by Jen Dev / February 26, 2021