Fighting Chronic Homelessness in One Small City
Reporter Mai Hoang discusses the growing issue in Central Washington and the efforts to build permanent supportive housing.
Northwest Reports takes listeners a little deeper into the stories that shape Washington state through in-depth, limited series.
Sara Bernard
Sara Bernard is a senior podcast producer and host of Northwest Reports at Cascade PBS. She also produces Mossback and Your Last Meal. She was previously the host/producer of This Changes Everything.
Learning from the Legacies of Black Artists
Writer Jas Keimig discusses their work profiling current creators and researching the lives of those that shouldn't be forgotten.
Supporting Girls’ Education in Afghanistan
As the Taliban tightens restrictions, Marnie Gustavson's nonprofit finds workarounds. Reporter Hal Bernton shares the WA native's history of advocacy.
What’s at Stake in the Seattle City Council Races
With 45 candidates vying for a district seat, a lot could shift this fall. Crosscut reporter Josh Cohen talks it through.
How Bikes Became Instruments of Police Enforcement
Seattle was an early adopter of the use of bicycles in law enforcement — especially as a form of crowd control. The SPD first put cops on bikes in 1987, but the “Battle of Seattle” WTO protests in 1999 began an era of more aggressive tactics.