Politics
Despite industry pushback, WA farmworkers will keep overtime pay
Since Jan. 1, agriculture has a 40-hour work week. But the system drew concerns from some growers over labor costs — and has workers split, too.
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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Washington Legislature
WA Senate passes tax proposal to boost affordable-housing funding
The Washington State Senate has approved a bill – for the second year in a row – to give local governments a
Politics
Five new maps proposed for Central Washington redistricting
A group of advocates sued the state for dividing Latino voters between Pasco and Yakima. Now the court will draw a line before the fall elections.
Politics
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear WA capital gains tax case
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging Washington state’s capital gains tax. A group looking
Politics
Lisa Brown is sworn in as the new mayor of Spokane
Calling for a “better way” going forward, Spokane Mayor-elect Lisa Brown took her oath of office Wednesday during a ceremony