Poll: Washington voters are ‘pretty pessimistic’ about the future
For only the second time in Cascade PBS/Elway poll history, respondents anticipate things will get worse for the country, the state and themselves.
Advertisement
Most popular
Advertisement
politics
Elections 2025
Will Seattle reelect its conservative City Attorney?
Incumbent Ann Davison argues her tough-on-crime approach has worked. Her three opponents say it’s been ineffective and expensive.
Cascade PBS/Elway Poll
Poll: Washington voters are ‘pretty pessimistic’ about the future
For only the second time in Cascade PBS/Elway poll history, respondents anticipate things will get worse for the country, the state and themselves.
politics
Former Councilmember Debora Juarez appointed to fill D5 vacancy
Juarez, who served two terms on Seattle City Council, will fill the vacancy left by Cathy Moore’s resignation until the November 2026 election.
Advertisement
Investigations
Investigations
Federal cuts put Washington workplace safety research at risk
Three programs that train occupational health experts and study worker safety for the state’s most dangerous jobs face an uncertain future.
News
The Newsfeed: WA’s new rent stabilization law draws mixed reaction
House Bill 1217, which established annual rent caps for the first time in state history, came after years of mobile homeowner organizing and advocacy.
Advertisement
Newsletters
Sign up to get stories informed by facts and analysis from the Pacific Northwest’s reader-supported, independent news site.
Learn more
Cascade PBS Daybreak
Cascade PBS News Weekly
Cascade PBS Arts & Culture
Cascade PBS Daybreak
•Cascade PBS News Weekly
•Cascade PBS Arts & Culture
•
Advertisement
More articles
Elections 2025
Will Seattle reelect its conservative City Attorney?
Incumbent Ann Davison argues her tough-on-crime approach has worked. Her three opponents say it’s been ineffective and expensive.
Cascade PBS/Elway Poll
Poll: Washington voters are ‘pretty pessimistic’ about the future
For only the second time in Cascade PBS/Elway poll history, respondents anticipate things will get worse for the country, the state and themselves.
politics
Former Councilmember Debora Juarez appointed to fill D5 vacancy
Juarez, who served two terms on Seattle City Council, will fill the vacancy left by Cathy Moore’s resignation until the November 2026 election.
News
Cleaning up toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in Washington isn’t easy
They get the nickname for a reason: PFAS, manmade chemicals linked to health concerns, don‘t break down easily. But limiting their use is complicated.
News
WA, OR taxpayers left to pay for removal of derelict federal ships
Abandoned vessels are piling up in PNW waterways, threatening marine ecosystems and costing the states over $21M combined to remove and destroy.