politics
Why are there so many cults in the Pacific Northwest?
A new book from journalist Leah Sottile explores the link between New Age spirituality and political extremism in our region and beyond.
Megan Burbank
Megan Burbank is Cascade PBS’ news editor. She was previously an editor/reporter at The Seattle Times and Portland Mercury, and has covered reproductive rights for NPR, The New Republic and Axios.
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One product likely to be impacted by tariffs? Ballet shoes
Pacific Northwest Ballet goes through thousands of pointe shoes each season, most made overseas. The Trump administration’s new policies could hit hard.
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Jake Tapper, Amanda Knox & more: Ideas Festival lineup announced
The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival returns May 31, with a lineup featuring Jake Tapper, Amanda Knox, and a slate of
Inside Cascade PBS
Readers want political news — about the other Washington
In our latest poll, only 9% of respondents said they’d recently discussed state-level policy. The Cascade PBS Politics newsletter wants to change that.
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New WA rule states abortion care must be provided in emergencies
A policy ensuring access to lifesaving procedures performed during miscarriage was started by former Gov. Inslee and will be finalized by Gov. Ferguson.