Inside Cascade PBS What Dr. Ben Danielson’s resignation meant to Seattle The revered doctor’s exit has caused an uproar from the Black community and a reckoning for Seattle Children’s Hospital. by David Kroman / January 19, 2021
Opinion Lessons for 2021 from Seattle’s first Black mayor Norm Rice led the city when the issue of school busing was boiling over. His latest book offers a path toward solutions during times of tumult. by Knute Berger / January 14, 2021
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
Opinion Republicans need to choose: Trump or America Members of the GOP at every level, including in Washington state, are responsible for the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol. by Chris Vance / January 8, 2021
Opinion Look to the Northwest to understand the far-right mob in D.C. The insurrection in the other Washington is part of a long tradition of extremist thinking in America. by Knute Berger / January 8, 2021
Opinion ‘World War Z’ author takes on Bigfoot. The result is disturbing Max Brooks’ new novel sets up collision of techno-optimists, pseudo nature worshipers and creatures of Northwest lore. by Knute Berger / January 7, 2021
Equity Revered doctor steps down, accusing Seattle Children’s Hospital of racism After 20 years leading the Odessa Brown Children's Clinic, Dr. Ben Danielson resigned in protest in November. by David Kroman / December 31, 2020
Opinion The problem with Seattle's progressive chattering class Political advocacy organizations could learn from our city’s long tradition of organizing and occupation. by Dujie Tahat / December 30, 2020
Politics Black-owned pot shops are rare in WA. Can a task force fix that? A plan to bring social equity to the state's mostly white marijuana industry was delayed by COVID-19. Now, things are inching forward. by Melissa Santos / December 29, 2020
Equity Black clergy call for unity in fight for Seattle police accountability Local religious leaders credit Black Lives Matter for progress while acknowledging much work remains. by Lilly Fowler / December 22, 2020 / Updated Dec. 22 1:18 p.m.
Inside Cascade PBS Top stories of 2020 in Washington state In the longest, shortest year in most of our lives, a lot happened. Recap the year with us and look ahead to 2021. by Ana Sofia Knauf / December 21, 2020
Culture The Seattle roots of Chadwick Boseman’s final movie With ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ the ‘Black Panther’ star achieved his long-standing dream to appear in a drama by local theater legend August Wilson. by Misha Berson / December 17, 2020
Opinion Juneau, Best, Durkan and the limits of representation Three powerful women — a mayor, police chief, and public school superintendent — exit the Seattle leadership scene. Here's what that means. by Sonora Jha / December 16, 2020
Opinion U.S. mishandling of COVID echoes the 20th century eugenics movement A false belief in the genetic superiority of virus survivors may help explain the Trump administration's mismanagement of coronavirus. by Knute Berger / December 1, 2020