King County must take swifter action to save salmon, auditor says The Fish Passage Restoration Program was supposed to remove barriers like road culverts, but a new report finds it may fail to reach its goals. by Scarlet Hansen / March 19, 2024
News This Seattle clinic provides free vet care for unhoused pet owners Doney Coe Pet Clinic celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in SODO this week. by Josh Cohen / March 1, 2024
Human Elements Seattle therapist addresses climate anxiety “We’re all kind of in it together,” says therapist Andrew Bryant, who works with others to confront the mental ramifications of a changing planet. February 26, 2024
Human Elements The WA funeral home that can turn you into a tree At Recompose in Seattle, Katrina Spade offers a low-emission alternative to traditional burial or cremation: human composting. January 29, 2024
News Washington state buys shuttered psychiatric hospital in Tukwila Cascade Behavioral Health’s parent company closed the 137-bed facility last month. Now the state hopes the acquisition will expand treatment options. by Joseph O'Sullivan / August 11, 2023
News What does substance-use treatment in Seattle actually look like? There are a slew of recovery services — medication-assisted, jailhouse, in- and outpatient — but stigma and other barriers pose challenges. by Josh Cohen / July 31, 2023 / Updated: 7/31/2023 1:58 p.m.
Inside Cascade PBS Crosscut Ideas Festival: What to expect from Saturday's sessions The final day of the festival is an all-day in-person event, featuring former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, author Ibram X. Kendi and more. by Madeline Happold / May 6, 2023
Investigations King County prosecutor’s office accused of ‘self-dealing’ promotion An investigation found no hiring policies were violated but noted there is no consistent process for filling leadership positions. by Lizz Giordano / April 13, 2023
News Community colleges are failing their students in WA, nationwide One-third of those who enroll in two-year colleges don't graduate, saying bureaucracy and a lack of support keep them from thriving. by Jon Marcus The Hechinger Report / April 10, 2023
Human Elements The Hatcher A 30-year quest to save a Washington native freshwater turtle. March 24, 2023
Environment Human Elements: Saving a Washington native freshwater turtle In Seattle, Woodland Park zookeeper Bill McDowell cares for the eggs of the endangered Western pond turtle before they are released into the wild. by Sarah Hoffman / March 24, 2023 / Updated at 2:53pm
News Fatal hit-and-runs in Seattle leave lasting damage, few consequences More and more drivers are fleeing deadly collisions across Washington state and the nation. Can advocates and officials find a solution? by Lizz Giordano / March 22, 2023
News Kirkland vigil marks one year of war in Ukraine On the first anniversary of Russia's invasion, dozens gathered at St. John’s Episcopal Church to honor the lives lost. by Maleeha Syed / March 2, 2023
Environment Oh deer: Thriving herds are overcrowding the San Juan Islands The Columbian black-tail deer has become a habitat threat, creating ideal conditions for invasive plants and forest fires. by Brian Payton Hakai Magazine / February 16, 2023
Culture Pacific Science Center plans to transform its iconic pools One proposal involves replacing the waterscape — dinosaur sculptures and all — with a meadow of native plants. But will the Seattle Landmarks Board sign off? by Margo Vansynghel / February 14, 2023
Inside Cascade PBS Share where you found love in Seattle for our interactive map Love comes in many forms. Tell us about a place that warms your heart for a chance to be featured in a Valentine's Day map. by Madeline Happold / January 31, 2023