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The Newsfeed: WA Gen Z voters excited, but turnout still a toss-up
University of Washington students cited abortion, LGBTQ+ rights & gun violence as important issues, but can they be motivated to vote?
Shannen Ortale
Shannen Ortale is a producer at Cascade PBS. She formerly worked as a freelancer & film festival programmer. She also served as a producer & educator for community media & public television in Boston.
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The Newsfeed: Labor & Industries interpreters file wage-theft suit
Plus, carbon auction prices are down this year, and a migrant fishing crew left stranded in Westport still awaits a ruling on their abandonment claim.
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The Newsfeed: WA poll finds most voters have made up their minds
Pollster Stuart Elway says this is a very partisan election, and people are sticking with their parties in the presidential and gubernatorial races.
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The Newsfeed: Examining faith & politics in the Yakima City Council
Christianity is increasingly influencing decision-making in Central Washington, potentially blurring the line between church and state.
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Refuge After War: Vietnamese and Afghan refugees take similar paths
Director Thanh Tan details the personal journey that inspired the first season of Crosscut Origins.