Equity Disproportionately hit by COVID-19, WA Latinos brace for vaccine Public health experts are racing to prepare communities for the vaccine, but they face notable hurdles. by Lilly Fowler / January 14, 2021
Equity Los latinos de Washington, desproporcionadamente afectados por el COVID-19, se preparan para la vacuna Los expertos de salud pública se aprestan para preparar a las comunidades para la vacuna, pero se enfrentan a obstáculos importantes. by Lilly Fowler / January 14, 2021
News What it takes to reopen Washington schools in a pandemic From communication to flexibility, superintendents across the state discuss how their districts safely reopened. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / January 13, 2021 / Jan. 14 10:04 a.m.
Politics Some WA legislators come to the Capitol armed with guns It’s legal for state lawmakers to carry firearms while voting on bills and conducting the people’s business. by Melissa Santos / January 12, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS Threats against journalists feel more dangerous in 2021 It’s hard to look away from the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and armed protests in Olympia, especially if you’re a journalist under attack. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 12, 2021
Politics WA Legislature to start 2021 session with heightened security COVID-19, tax reform and police accountability top lawmakers’ agenda, but the threat of armed protesters hangs over their work. by Melissa Santos / January 11, 2021
News Top Seattle Children's doctor forced to resign after complaints of racism The move follows a pledge that the hospital would undertake a "rigorous" review following complaints from Dr. Ben Danielson. by David Kroman / January 9, 2021
Politics Washington state lawmakers look for ways to limit armed militias State laws are vague on armed protests and paramilitaries, but legislators and activists are trying to change that. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / January 8, 2021
Politics Washington state donors gave big in Georgia Senate races Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock benefited from more than $7 million in local contributions, many of them from tech workers. by Melissa Santos / January 7, 2021
Politics Armed protesters in Olympia occupy Capitol steps, Governor’s Mansion lawn They carried their guns and their anger to the steps of the Washington Legislature as protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. by Shauna Sowersby & David Kroman / January 6, 2021 / Updated 10:23 p.m. January 6
Politics Poll: WA voters are divided on new taxes to address COVID-19 In a new Crosscut/Elway poll, voters named the pandemic as the state’s No. 1 issue, but favored only 1 of 4 tax measures lawmakers are considering. by Melissa Santos / January 6, 2021
News Teresa Mosqueda will seek reelection, not Seattle mayor’s office Despite rampant speculation, the high-profile city council member will eye a second term. by David Kroman / January 6, 2021
News Only 55% of WA voters say they want to be vaccinated, poll says A new Crosscut/Elway poll found vaccination interest in the state is much lower than needed for herd immunity under federal guidelines. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 6, 2021
Equity Native communities hope 2020 census addresses historic undercounts While the pandemic hampered in-person outreach efforts, census participation is on the rise among Native communities in Washington. by Manola Secaira / January 5, 2021
Politics How Seattle's new payroll tax complicates efforts to enact one statewide In considering a new statewide payroll tax, lawmakers want to avoid double-taxing Seattle businesses. by Melissa Santos / January 4, 2021
