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Washington unveils five-year plan to ease record-high homelessness
The Department of Commerce plan outlines securing new funding to improve response coordination and provide new housing units and emergency beds.
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 State University reports whooping cough outbreak
Public health officials are responding to a pertussis outbreak at Washington State University. There are 18 reported cases of pertussis
politics
Democrat starts write-in campaign in Central WA Congressional race
After two Republicans advanced in the 4th District, Kennewick resident Cherissa Boyd joined the race, where a split GOP vote could hand her the seat.
Environment
The craft brewery boom buoys nation’s only Latino-owned hop farm
Loza Farms in Yakima Valley found success through its relationships with brewers. Now a new generation wants to boost other POC-owned businesses.
politics
5 takeaways from the superintendent of public instruction debate
Incumbent Chris Reykdal and David Olson disagreed about school funding and parental-rights policies, but found moments of accord.