Investigations
Seattle Animal Shelter director resigns, alleging city inaction
Citing funding issues, inadequate facilities and lack of internal support, Esteban Rodriguez stepped down this week after three years heading the shelter.
Jaelynn Grisso
Jaelynn Grisso is Cascade PBS’s investigative multimedia journalist. Prior to Cascade PBS, Grisso founded a nonprofit news outlet and worked for Mother Jones, Honolulu Civil Beat and Scripps.
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Investigations
The Newsfeed: Many WA Indigenous nations faced pandemic aid hurdles
A report found administrative barriers and deadlines that may have overwhelmed tribal governments seeking federal funding.
politics
Hotly contended race for WA superintendent of public schools
Incumbent Chris Reykdal is defending his record at OSPI against a nationally backed Democratic challenger and a fiscal conservative.
Investigations
Seattle Animal Shelter accused of safety issues, retaliation
Dog handlers and volunteers allege the city-run organization dismissed concerns, failed to warn about risky pets and has fallen behind on reforms.