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.
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 voters are leaning toward Bob Ferguson in governor race
A Cascade PBS/Elway Poll shows Ferguson’s double-digit lead over Republican Dave Reichert. But independent and undecided voters could change that.
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What’s at the core of WSU’s new apple variety name delay?
The fruit, a cross between Honeycrisp and Pink Lady, will be produced exclusively by Washington growers and hit grocery stores in 2029.
politics
A 2014 Yakima case sparked a push in WA for voting rights reform
Though the historic ruling on City Council elections empowered Latino voters and paved the way for future reforms, barriers persist.
politics
Under God: How Christianity permeates Yakima city politics
A new conservative majority’s decision to reject a Pride Month proclamation is one example of the increasing influence of evangelical ideals in Central WA.