Politics Dave Upthegrove leads in WA Commissioner of Public Lands race The King County Councilmember takes an early lead of 53% to 47% over former U.S. Rep Jaime Herrera Beutler. by Mai Hoang / November 5, 2024
News Incumbent Dan Newhouse leads in WA’s 4th Congressional District The Republican, who has held the seat since 2015, is ahead of right-wing challenger Jerrod Sessler with 50% to 48% of votes in the Central WA race. by Mai Hoang / November 5, 2024
Politics WA 4th Congressional candidate Sessler says Muslims shouldn’t serve Jerrod Sessler, who is running in Central Washington against Rep. Dan Newhouse, has received backlash for continuing to promote Islamophobic beliefs. by Mai Hoang / October 18, 2024
News Washington unveils five-year plan to ease record-high homelessness The Department of Commerce plan outlines securing new funding to improve response coordination and provide new housing units and emergency beds. by Mai Hoang / October 16, 2024
Politics Democrat starts write-in campaign in Central WA Congressional race After two Republicans advanced in the 4th District, Kennewick resident Cherissa Boyd joined the race, where a split GOP vote could hand her the seat. by Mai Hoang / October 11, 2024
Politics 5 takeaways from the superintendent of public instruction debate Incumbent Chris Reykdal and David Olson disagreed about school funding and parental-rights policies, but found moments of accord. by Mai Hoang / September 26, 2024 / Updated 4:30 p.m., Sept. 27, 2024
Politics Washington voters are leaning toward Bob Ferguson in governor race A Cascade PBS/Elway Poll shows Ferguson’s double-digit lead over Republican Dave Reichert. But independent and undecided voters could change that. by Mai Hoang / September 12, 2024
News What’s at the core of WSU’s new apple variety name delay? The fruit, a cross between Honeycrisp and Pink Lady, will be produced exclusively by Washington growers and hit grocery stores in 2029. by Mai Hoang / September 4, 2024
Politics A 2014 Yakima case sparked a push in WA for voting rights reform Though the historic ruling on City Council elections empowered Latino voters and paved the way for future reforms, barriers persist. by Mai Hoang / August 28, 2024
Politics Under God: How Christianity permeates Yakima city politics A new conservative majority’s decision to reject a Pride Month proclamation is one example of the increasing influence of evangelical ideals in Central WA. by Mai Hoang / August 21, 2024 / Updated 3:10 p.m., Aug. 21