Investigations
Wildland firefighters can wear masks after reports on smoke risks
The U.S. Forest Service announced earlier this week that wildfire fighters can now voluntarily mask up against smoke, reversing
Farah Eltohamy
Farah Eltohamy is Cascade PBS’s investigative reporter covering workplace safety, housing and immigration issues. She can be reached on Signal at farah.02 or by email at farah.eltohamy@cascadepbs.org.
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Investigations
A guide to navigating the immigration court system in WA state
How do you locate someone in ICE custody? Who has the right to an immigration hearing? Attorneys and advocates answer common questions.
Investigations
Una guía de los tribunales de inmigración en el estado de Washington
¿Cómo se puede encontrar a alguien que está detenido por ICE? ¿Quién tiene derecho a una audiencia de inmigración? Abogados y defensores de los migrantes contestan preguntas frecuentes.
Investigations
WA looks to resume ICE center inspections after federal ruling
The private company that runs the Northwest ICE Processing Center also dropped its lawsuit against Cascade PBS after the state provided redacted photos.
Investigations
WA mobile homeowners, advocates react to new rent stabilization law
The state’s new cap on rent increases is one of the country's most progressive — and some landlords have already steeply hiked rates in anticipation.