politics
Franklin County PUD settles voting-rights lawsuit
The Franklin County Public Utility District will transition to a district-based election after reaching a settlement with plaintiffs of a
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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WA Lands Commissioner pauses timber harvest from mature forests
The Department of Natural Resources announced a six-month pause on timber harvest from some mature forests on Friday. Limiting timber
politics
Majority of voters have a negative outlook on Washington’s future
Across political lines, Cascade PBS/Elway Poll respondents feel pessimistic about the state, citing the tax system, budget shortfall and housing costs.
politics
New Latino majority voter district in Central Washington stays red
Republicans picked up wins in the 14th District after a redrawn map was approved this year, but results offer hope for Democrats for future elections.
Environment
Invasive hornet first found in Washington eradicated from U.S.
Five years after first being spotted near Blaine, the northern giant hornet has been eradicated from Washington and the U.