Environment Hop growers balance demands of craft beers with climate concerns As breweries work toward carbon neutral beers and facilities, hop industry looks to align with that commitment. by Mai Hoang / October 13, 2021
Politics In Eastern WA, vaccine messaging matters for political candidates When it comes to talking about the pandemic on the campaign trail, style matters just as much as substance. by Mai Hoang / October 13, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS Our new Eastern WA reporter wants to lift the Cascade Curtain Crosscut reporter Mai Hoang says there's more to learn about the region beyond the cursory descriptions of dry, red and rural. by Mai Hoang / October 12, 2021
Equity Indigenous families on the epidemic of missing and murdered women Three Native Americans from the Pacific Northwest reflect on the lack of attention for their missing loved ones and the search for justice. by Maleeha Syed / October 11, 2021
Environment The West’s housing crisis pushes unhoused families to live in forests They live nomadic lifestyles, setting up tents and amenities on public lands far from populated areas. by Sarah Tory High Country News / October 7, 2021
News Seattle city attorney’s race: A stark choice marks the 2021 ballot Ann Davison and Nicole Thomas-Kennedy present widely varying visions for Seattle criminal justice system. by David Kroman / October 6, 2021
Politics Watch | Tacoma mayoral candidates debate housing, homelessness and police Crosscut’s Melissa Santos moderates the debate between incumbent Victoria Woodards and challenger Steve Haverly. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / October 6, 2021
Politics How Tacoma mayoral candidates compare on the issues Victoria Woodards, the incumbent, faces a challenge from Steve Haverly, a political newcomer with a background in construction management. by Melissa Santos / October 5, 2021
Politics Redistricting in Washington state: What's at stake in 2021 Commissioners — two Democratic and two Republican appointees — just submitted their proposed new voting district lines. by Melissa Santos / October 1, 2021 / Updated 9:35 a.m. Oct. 1, 2021
News King County crisis services ask for clarity on police intervention Providers want local governments to prescribe when and how police should be involved in mental health calls. by David Kroman / September 30, 2021
Politics Weekly WA newspaper fined $15,000 for selling election coverage The Tacoma Weekly got slapped down by campaign finance regulators last week, who said its illegal move undermined journalism. by Melissa Santos / September 28, 2021
News How Washington courts allow for private prosecutions A seldom-used state law allows vigilante criminal prosecutions — and the state Supreme Court just opted to leave it on the books. by Levi Pulkkinen / September 28, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS What will it take to earn your vote? Question Seattle candidates here We’re gathering your questions on housing and homelessness, policing and public safety, taxes, and more big issues impacting the city. by Ana Sofia Knauf / September 28, 2021
News Seattle mayor proposes increasing police staffing in 2022 budget Mayor Jenny Durkan's final proposed budget is aided by new taxes, a recovering economy and mountains of federal relief. by David Kroman / September 27, 2021 / Updated Sep. 27 at 5:25 p.m.
Politics Seattle’s District 9 race: How Oliver and Nelson’s visions diverge The candidates’ stances differ on major topics, including housing, policing and taxation. by David Kroman / September 24, 2021