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
Environment Human Elements: How a biologist uses data to help salmon and humans Fisheries biologist Kwasi Addae uses data to help salmon and people live in balance. by Beatriz Costa Lima / February 25, 2022
News Chehalis tribes opened the country's first distillery on reservation land After repealing a racist 1834 law, the tribes opened Talking Cedar in 2020 and will begin distilling their own spirits next week. by Luna Reyna / February 25, 2022
Politics WA redistricting panel admits it broke the law. What now? A settlement will allow new congressional and legislative maps to stand, but the commission must make changes going forward. by Melissa Santos / February 25, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: At Frye Art Museum, a time capsule for a Black future Plus, bodily works in Georgetown and Bellingham and new musical interludes. by Brangien Davis / February 24, 2022
Politics WA prison officials push back on bill to limit solitary confinement Lawmakers and the Department of Corrections agree that the practice is harmful, but the latter balked at the proposed regulations by Mari Kanagy / February 24, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS Russia invades Ukraine: Tell us your story A full-scale attack began Thursday. As world leaders respond, we want to hear from people in Washington state affected by the unfolding crisis. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / February 24, 2022
Environment New UW research explores a way to fight off invasive green crabs An emerging surveillance tool could help the state and tribal partners expand detection and make trapping efforts more effective. by Hannah Weinberger / February 23, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS What it takes to find one of WA's rarest flowers The first episode of Human Elements led videographer Sarah Hoffman on a damn tough hike in search of the Gorge daisy. by Sarah Hoffman / February 23, 2022
Culture How Seattle indie bands are benefiting from big brand partnerships ‘No such thing as selling out,’ say young musicians buoyed by corporate support. by Alexa Peters / February 23, 2022
Culture WA farmworkers’ labor as seen through their art Paintings and prints of agricultural workers show another side of their essential work. by Sarah Sax High Country News / February 22, 2022
Politics Banning toxic chemicals in cosmetics moves forward in WA 'This is a banned chemical, it's a known carcinogen — and here we are putting it on the faces of women.' by Melissa Santos / February 21, 2022
Culture The light rail is coming to Bellevue. Will a vibrant arts scene follow? An ambitious new nonprofit wants to amplify the Eastside’s cultural scene. by Margo Vansynghel / February 21, 2022
Environment Human Elements: Finding the elusive Gorge daisy Biologist and professor Steven Clark looks at birds in his backyard in Washougal, Wash. by Sarah Hoffman / February 18, 2022
Politics WA proposed budget funds stipends to attract low-income board members $50,000 is allocated for constituents to help shape boards and commissions with their lived experiences. by Mari Kanagy / February 18, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: New audio tour amplifies Seattle’s ‘Green Book’ history Plus, a show of intricate cut-paper art reveals everyday scenes of Japanese American internment during WWII. by Brangien Davis / February 17, 2022
News Kshama Sawant says failed recall attempt emboldened her The city council member said she expects the uphill climb to continue on policies like taxing corporations for housing revenue. by Mai Hoang / February 17, 2022
Politics Washington state mask mandate ends March 21 Gov. Jay Inslee announced lifting the order after seeing COVID-19 cases consistently decline for weeks. by Melissa Santos / February 17, 2022 / 12:02 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28
Politics King County Board of Health repeals decades-old helmet law The vote comes after an analysis found that enforcement disproportionately targeted homeless people and people of color. by Josh Cohen / February 17, 2022
Politics Rural WA wants in on state highway, health and housing dollars Here's what leaders in rural cities and counties want from federal recovery funds and what they're asking state legislators to prioritize this session. by Jacob Jones / February 17, 2022 / Updated at 8:50 a.m. on Feb. 17
Politics WA lawmakers consider cutting red tape on tiny-home construction Sen. Joe Nguyen's bill would exempt some homeless shelters from review under the State Environmental Policy Act. by Josh Cohen / February 17, 2022