Environment
WA farmers brace for summer drought on heels of harvest shortfalls
Washington’s agriculture industry has been hit hard by climate change. Growers are working to develop crops that can thrive in shifting landscapes.
Mai Hoang
Mai Hoang is the Central/Eastern Washington reporter for Cascade PBS, where she seeks to provide a broader perspective on what is happening east of the Cascades.
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Environment
WA ecology department declares nearly statewide drought emergency
The state Department of Ecology declared a drought emergency for most of the state Tuesday. The department first noted the
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Help Washington State University name its new apple
Washington State University plans to launch its new apple variety in a few years, but is asking the public now
politics
Q&A: Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown on policing, homelessness and budgets
Brown chatted with Cascade PBS about her approach to a $50M city deficit, gaining community trust and the 50th anniversary of Expo ’74.
politics
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown’s first 100 days: How is she doing?
Community members say they value Brown’s openness to feedback, but are still waiting to see how she executes on drug usage, homelessness and budgeting.