Politics WA bill aims to extend unemployment benefits to workers on strike The Senate greenlit the legislation, which would provide as much as $800 per week for up to four weeks, but opponents warn of burdens on employers. by Emma Schwichtenberg / March 18, 2025
News Can Spokane’s shelter network program help alleviate homelessness? The new scattered-site model includes a system of smaller shelters, averaging 30 beds, connected to health services and drug treatment. by Mai Hoang / March 17, 2025
News The Newsfeed: Why WA counties sued the state over public defense Washington relies mostly on local funding for criminal prosecution and defense, creating an unbalanced system that some call “justice by geography.” by Paris Jackson / March 14, 2025
Equity Out & Back: Overcoming fear, scaling heights at Little Si At just 12, Cecil Sherwood taught himself to ski using a pair he found at a rummage sale. Now he's an avid all-terrain climber, mountaineer and guide. by Shirlyn J. Wong / March 14, 2025
Politics Seattle housing, homelessness crisis would grow if Trump cuts HUD The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development may close its local office following layoffs and grant freezes. Advocates anticipate a ripple effect. by Josh Cohen / March 14, 2025 / Updated: March 14, 10:50 a.m.
News Dead or alive: Which bills have a chance this legislative session? After the crucial midpoint deadline, housing, safety and the environment are still pressing issues in Washington. But which will lawmakers prioritize? by Laurel Demkovich / March 14, 2025 / Update: March 18, 2025
Investigations Washington among the bottom of states in public defense funding Counties have joined forces to seek a new legal standard for paying for the constitutional right to public defense counsel. by Jaelynn Grisso / March 14, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: A massive Ai Weiwei retrospective lands at Seattle Art Museum Plus, a laser show from the top of the Space Needle is among the new artworks premiering this weekend. by Jas Keimig / March 13, 2025
News Vacation rental boom inflates housing prices in WA mountain town A COVID-era proliferation of Airbnbs has been a double-edged sword for Glacier residents, who say it’s nearly impossible to find a long-term rental. by Sophia Gates Cascadia Daily News / March 13, 2025 / Updated: 3:47 p.m.
Culture Your Last Meal | The Leftovers with The Pasta Queen Enjoy a few extra bites with your favorite guests, as host Rachel Belle shares fresh audio from the cutting-room floor. by Rachel Belle / March 13, 2025