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The Newsfeed: WA court weighs new standards for public defenders
Caseload caps are being reevaluated as public defenders argue they don’t have enough time to adequately represent clients.
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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politics
Incumbent Chris Reykdal leads in Washington’s OSPI race
Reykdal is likely to hold onto his position as the state public education leader with 54% to 46% of initial votes over challenger David Olson.
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.
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.